Active IQ Level 4
Certificate in Lower Back Pain Management

Dates: 28th & 29th January 2012
Cost: £400

Entry Requirements:  Level 3GP/Exercise Referral

Course overview:

• Epidemology of Low Back Pain: Guidelines for the intervention strategies in LBP.  Practical application for Fitness Professionals.  The classification of low back pain and the psychosocial components of low back pain.
• Anatomy, Physiology and biomechanics of Lower Back Pain:  The structure and function of the Lumbar Spine.  Local and global muscles including active and passive sub-systems.
• Exercise referral processes and communication skills:  Understanding the referral process and the medico-legal requirements, understand the scope of practice and communication skills.
• Assessment and screening:  Including: collecting client information; client assessments; understanding the precautions and contraindications; psychosocial assessment and functional/physical assessment.
• Programme design:  Including: progressive programme design considerations: providing psychosocial support; establishing and monitoring exercise quotas and intensity.

Assessment:

Internally assessed

• externally set, internally marked case study
• Practical Observation

Course Format:

• 4 weeks precourse reading
• 2 days practical work shop
• 1 day practical assessment

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Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork

Dates:  20th-24th February & 12th-16th March 2012
Cost:  £1350.00  Early bird booking save £200, pay 2 months prior to start date

Course overview:

• Anatomy and physiology including:
  - the heart and circulatory system
  - the respiratory system
  - structure and function of the skeleton
  - musculoskeletal system
  - postural and core stability
  - the nervous and energy systems and their relation to exercise
• How to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
• How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme
• The principles of Training
• The Models of Behaviour change
• The principles of Pilates
• How to plan, teach and evaluate a Mat Pilates Session
• How to progress a programme of Mat Pilates
• Advanced Physiology
• Neurology and endocrinology
• Teaching skills
• Progressive and advanced Mat Pilates exercises
• Using small equipment
• Client suitability to specific exercises Advanced postural and spinal assessment
• Collecting and analysing client information

Assessment:

• Invigilating theory papers
• Worksheet
• Practical demonstration
• Assignment

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