One Lifestyle is one of the leading Personal Training providers in the UK and is now offering a course which is accredited by REPs (16 CPD points). The course is a post graduate personal training course focussing on postural awareness, assessment and correction, and would be an ideal training course to underpin any level 3 PT qualification.
The course is aimed at level 3 qualified Personal Trainers focussing on crucial elements of client consultation and ongoing assessment. Conducting a thorough review and analysis of a clients' posture will help avoid injury and aggravation of any existing condition but it will also improve ongoing training progression and success. Good posture will help improve a number of different aspects of client fitness and strength and is core to the development of a good sound training regime.
Here is a brief overview of the course coverage:
- Conducting a postural assessment and understand the corrective procedures.
- Interpretation of the information gathered during the initial consultation to enable you to carry out a proper assessment of your client and prescribe the correct programme of exercise.
- The significance of "closed chain/open chain" and functional exercises.
- Understanding the function and importance of the Multifidus and Transverse muscles.
- Identifying the most common physiological causes of low back pain relating to shortened muscle groups and to understand how to deal with them safely and effectively.
- How to carry out basic bio feedback testing for Multifidis/TVA function and be able to interpret the information.
- What equipment is and is not required to conduct an effective home training session.
- Correct use and progression of Resistance Tubing and Dynabands.
- Explore alternative forms of aerobic activity
- Designing a muscular conditioning and development programme without weights.
One Lifestyle Postural courses are run every quarter (over a weekend), dates tbc. The 2 day course costs £ 250 (price does not include accommodation or travel). Pre requisites are to hold a current level 3 Personal Trainer qualification. For further information & latest dates, please telephone 07920 774429 or click here to email us and find out more.
