Level 4 Chronic Lower Back Pain qualification

This is a 3 day course delivered at venues across the UK and Internationally by experienced University lecturers and boasting the most comprehensive syllabus.

The course is divided between theoretical knowledge and practical skill development to equip the exercise professional with all the key information and experience to be confident in working with clients in the context of Chronic Lower Back Pain in various settings

The course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport & Physical Activity contributing to 10 CIMSPA CPD points.

Learning outcomes and objectives

The course boasts a comprehensive syllabus for those seeking to advance their knowledge of exercise and Chronic Lower Back Pain, including:

Aetiology & prevalence
Review of spine anatomy
Programme specifics e.g. cat camel, curl ups, side bridge, swiss ball
Psychological considerations
Yellow flags
Transtheoretical Model of Behavioural Change
Major methods in self-directed behaviour change
Barriers to exercise behaviour
Themes in understanding barriers to exercise
Consistently reported barriers to supervised programmes of exercise
Maintaining behaviour change: the problem of adherence
Goal setting approaches
Reinforcement approaches
Decision making approaches
Relapse prevention approaches
Stimulus control approaches
Social support in exercise promotion
Physiological considerations
Red flags
Exercise prescription for back pain
The referral form
WHO’s pain relief ladder
Post intervention activity guide
Conditions of the spine
The Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire

Candidate pre-requisites

Leisure experience – as appropriate to relevant qualifications held
Outgoing, friendly, motivational personality
Natural aptitude to organisation
An understanding of exercise and fitness theory
A relevant fitness qualification*

*Exercise and health professionals wishing to undertake the qualification must hold the relevant gym-based pre-requisites:
WRIGHT Foundation CIC Exercise Referral Certificate or other endorsed Exercise Referral qualification

Should students wish to gain CPD points with CIMSPA, they must hold the relevant gym based pre-requisites:
e.g. Level 2 Fitness Instructor & endorsed Exercise Referral qualification, OR, Level 3 Personal Trainer & endorsed Exercise Referral qualification.