Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for the Management of Low Back Pain

Back pain accounts for over £1 billion of public spending and almost 5 million working days lost each year. Broaden your knowledge and technical expertise through this level 4 certification.

What is the course about:

This 4-day module is designed to cover the multi-modal nature of low back pains, its management and how to prescribe and deliver exercise programmes for this client group.

How long does it last:

• pre-reading
• 4 day module plus 1 day for assessment

Who is the course suitable for:

Level 3 advanced instructors and individuals who are working as personal trainers and wishing to train to become a level 4 specialist instructor

What qualifications are needed:

• registration as a full level 3 Advanced Instructor.  One additional context at level 3 i.e. older adult, personal training, disabled persons, ante/post natal or exercise referral
• by certification you must also be able to show 1,200 hours of appropriate professional experience (1 year) at level 3.
• you will also need to complete the REPs Professional Practice Unit on their website

What will be studied:

• Low back pain prevalence and epidemiology
• Assessment of modifiable risk factors
• Co-morbidities and Contra-indications to exercise
• Exercise referral
• Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the spine and lower back pain
• static and dynamic posture
• integrated resistance exercises
• multi-plane movement patterns
• medication, psychological and sociological factors
• common postural and kinetic chain dysfunctions
• corrective exercise protocols
• appropriate training approaches

How Is It Assessed:

Case study development of an exercise programme and observed assessment of a teaching session

Are there any books or special equipment that the student needs to purchase:

All course materials will be provided.

What can the qualification lead to:

• working with occupational health
• a greater choice in working locations
• enhanced services as an exercise specialist trainer

When will the course be held:

Various dates throughout the year.  Please call the office on 0871 22 194 22 or email us for further Informatio.

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