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Diploma

£2,495

(6 days face to face teaching and 3 months case studies)

Diploma (Resistance Specialist)

£495

(2 day module)

Prices will vary if the courses are run overseas

Next courses

25/09/2010 Sept 25th-26th/Oct 2nd-3rd &17th (exam date Mar 26th 2011) Hemel Hempstead Biomechanics Coaching Diploma Level 5 Limited spaces

11/10/2010 Oct 11th-15th (exam date Mar 19th 2011) Loughborough University Biomechanics Coaching Diploma Level 5 Available

30/10/2010 Oct 30th/31st Hemel Hempstead L6 Resistance Specialist Module Level 6 Limited spaces

01/11/2010 Nov 1st-5th (exam date Feb 5th 2011) London Biomechanics Coaching Diploma Level 5 Available

21/02/2011 Feb 21st-25th (exam date tbc) Leeds Biomechanics Coaching Diploma Level 5 Limited spaces

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Biomechanics Diplomas

Who are they for

The courses are for all those who prescribes exercises to elite level sports people, to young school children to those who sit behind a desk. Typically you will be an athletics coach, personal trainer, occupational health specialist, strength and conditioning coach or therapist, but anybody who prescribes exercises for any reason will benefit from our courses. Please note the minimum qualifications required to take part in the diploma qualification:

• All sports coaches (including athletics, triathlon, rugby, golf, martial arts, gymnastics, cycling, swimming etc) 
• All therapists
• Sports massage
• Strength and conditioning coaches

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 Diploma in Biomechanical Coaching - level 5

The Diploma in Biomechanical Coaching is the world's first qualification in Biomechanics coaching. It builds upon the CPD programme, adds the Biomechanics of the foot and expands on the practical application to the field of the students.

It consists of approximately 250 hours in total over a 3 month period. This consists of approx 54 teaching hours, pre-course reading, research and case studies, elearn programmes, business and case study reports, practice for exams and homework worksheets. Mentoring is also a large part of our teaching programme. You will be allocated a mentor and will be given as much support as you need regarding technical aspects, practical aspects and especially if you have any learning difficulties, to help you through the course.

The diploma courses come with 'Classic', 'Elite' and 'Haines Mentoring' Packages at increasing costs.

Haines Mentoring Package: Comes with Martin haines mentoring you personally and includes multiple pieces of equipment that you will use as a biomechanics coach which will help you set up or develop your business. Includes products like couches, skeletons, exercise bands, Dynaspine back support etc £5,495

The Elite package: Comes with a senior tutor mentoring you and includes some equipment to help you set up or develop your Biomechanics Coaching facility £3,995
The Classic Package: while you don’t receive any equipment, you still get high level mentoring with one of our senior tutors £2495

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Learning outcome

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of biomechanical screening tests for the pelvis, knee, foot & ankle, spine, core and shoulders
• Demonstrate understanding of, and critically evaluate, the principles of intrinsic biomechanical factors potentially causative for injury 
• Demonstrate understanding of, and critically evaluate, principles of corrective exercise prescription and progression 
• Analyze segmental data and integration to individual functional movement patterns 
• Demonstrate and understanding of the importance of communicational/coaching skills with patients/clients 
• Develop business approaches for different client bases/markets 
  

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The ITS value proposition

When you sit our diploma courses, you get much more than merely ‘learning outcomes’. You become part of the ITS partnership and as such we provide you with unparalleled ongoing support both for your learning but also for your business. As an ITS Biomechanics Coach you will be ITS brand bearers and so we provide you with the following:

• You may re-sit any part of the diploma course (or the whole course if you like) as often as you wish for 1 year following your course: there is a lot of information to take in on the courses, so some people find it helpful to re-sit the parts that they would like to refresh (FREE). 
• Promote you and your business on our web site through our ‘find a biomechanics coach’ section. Coming in the summer of 2010. (FREE for first year) 
• Partnering on projects – if you have a business opportunity, ITS can provide business and sales support to help sell effectively. 
• Sales training from our specialist team of sales experts – learn the latest sales methods to optimise your Return On Investment (ROI) 
• Members area access – FREE for 6 months 
• Marketing material – FREE access to material that you can use to promote you and your Biomechanics Coaching brand and business. This material is being continuously updated. This includes posters, pop up designs, PowerPoint presentations, even letterhead and business card design, all in keeping with the Biomechanics Coach brand. 
• Mentoring from our tutors during the 3 months period where you are performing your case studies and research (FREE). 
• Post qualification you will also continue to have access to your mentor for technical and business support and advice. 
• Be part of rapidly growing & evolving worldwide family

On the course you will find that our teaching style is open and your challenging questions are welcome with group discussions and debates encouraged. The content of our courses compliments EVERY SINGLE other sport/fitness/therapy course out there.  Read our testimonials

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Biomechanics Coaching (Resistance Specialist) 
2 day module – to become Level 6 Biomechanics Coach

This module complements the Biomechanics Coaching Diploma by adding a two day resistance specialist focus as it explores how Biomechanical Coaching can be combined with resistance training to produce a more complete exercise practitioner. This L6 option is only open to L5 Biomechanics Coaches

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What are the various levels and qualifications?

In the ITS Biomechanics coaching structure, there are 6 levels in Biomechanics coach development pathway:

• Level 1: Coaches are provided with an introduction to the principles of Biomechanical screening and its application.
• Level 2: Coaches are trained to screen the pelvis, spine and neural system and prescribe the relevant corrective exercises.
• Level 3: As Level 2, plus Level 3 coaches are also trained to screen the core and trunk musculature, then establish the right level of core exercises on the performance continuum.
• Level 4: As level 3, plus trained Level 4 coaches can additionally screen shoulder and knee Biomechanics and prescribe the relevant corrective exercises.
• Level 5: As level 4, plus Level 5 coaches have the additional qualifications to screen and prescribe relevant exercises for the foot and ankle; level 5 is proven to be competent by examination and leads to a Diploma in Biomechanical Coaching. This is the world's first a recognised qualification in Biomechanics Coaching.
• Level 6; Diploma in Biomechanical coaching (Resistance Specialist): As level 5, plus a detailed understanding of specifically how resistance training can help condition and stabilise the pelvis and spine, this a very practical course and make use of the HumanSport resistance range and other relevant equipment.

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 Who recognises these qualifications?

All course are recognised or endorsed by

UK Athletics, Professional Golfers Association (PGA), Physio First, British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO), Skills Active (REPs), and British Triathlon.

.	Course duration	UK Athletics	Professional Golfers Association	Physio First	British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists	Skills Active/REPs	British Triathlon
No CPD points per day	.	5	25	TBC	TBC	8	TBC
Level 1	3 hour (attendance)		.	.		.
Level 2	1 day (attendance)
Level 3	1 day (attendance)
Level 4	1 day (attendance)
Level 5	450 hours (6 days attendance)

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