Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching

Course Introduction

This Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching will introduce individuals to methods which can help movement practitioners, strength coaches, personal trainers and manual therapists to identify risks and optimise performance for clients.

The aim of this course is not to replace skills but to hone them all in one place following a simple system based on your expertise, experience and knowledge.This course will provide you with the skills you need to assess your client’s body and understand where there is risk and where you can help them improve

Pre-requisities / Entry Requirements

Level 3 Personal Trainer,

Level 3 Pilates Teacher,

Level 3 Sports Massage,

Level 3 Yoga.

Additional Information

A practical assessment for 1hr,

Followed by 12 weeks home study to collect data. Providing evidence of 4 subjects having 4 screens along with your prescribed interventions. Followed by a 2000 critical analysis report of your findings and thoughts

Blended learning with online webinars, videos, manuals + 6 days attendance with a 1hour practice observed assessment and 12 weeks home study plus a 2000 word report over 7-24 months 

Course Content

Introduction to Biomechanics,

• 1. Describe the concept of intrinsic biomechanics,
• 2. Explain how the skeletal, myofascial and neural systems impact on intrinsic biomechanics,
• 3. Define scope of practice as a Biomechanics Coach
• 4. Outline the new, 3-phase model of exercise prescription that takes into account intrinsic biomechanics

Part 1: The pelvis,

Part 2: The Spine

Part 3: The Shoulder

Part 4: The Knee

Part 5: The Foot

Part 6: Clinical reasoning & research

What Qualification Will I Get?

This course provides a unique skillset that will enable you to offer an enhanced service to clients, reducing injury risk and helping to ensure they get maximum results from their training.It allows you to get 'hands on' with clients (within scope of practice) to get a deeper level of understanding about how their bodies function.The intrinsic biomechanics model has been used in elite sport - the developers having worked with Premier League football teams, pro golfers and international athletes.

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