YBfit training - YMCA approved fitness training provider

Active IQ Level 4
Certificate in Exercise Management of Low Back Pain (QCF)
£ 400.00 (Deposit: £ 100.00 | Balance: £ 300.00 )

Venue: Surrey

Course overview:

This course is aimed at experienced Instructors wishing to further their career in the health and fitness sector as a specialist instructor who can address the needs of patients/clients with low back pain.

This course will train learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan, conduct and review programmes to address the needs of patients/clients with low back pain.

Entry Requirements:

• Learners must hold a Level 3 fitness instructing qualification e.g. Certificate in Personal Training, Certificate in Exercise Referral, Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork

Please note: from September 2011 in order to access REPs Level 4 Specialist Instructor, learners will need to also hold an accredited Exercise Referral qualification.

Course Content:

• To development of a specific in-depth understanding of functional  anatomy and biomechanics, relating to the spine and lower back.
• To apply appropriate training approaches to plan and design progressive programmes for clients with low back pain.
• To develop an understanding of the disease process and how activity or inactivity influences low back pain management
• To develop an understanding of medications, psychological/sociological factors and co-morbidities that influence an individuals ability to exercise safely and effectively.
  

Course Format:

• Precourse reading
• 2 days practical workshop

What to do now:

• Complete an online application form, making your deposit or full payment
• You will receive your pre-course study manual in the post
  
• You will attend your training days, the practical assessment is on day 2

Assessment

Internally assessed:

• Worksheet
• Case study
• Formative Practical Observation

What you will achieve:

• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Exercise Management for Low Back Pain
• REPS Level 4