Biomechanics
What is Biomechanics?

Biomechanics is the study of the human body and how it moves in mechanical terms. The science is divided into two areas of study: extrinsic and intrinsic Biomechanics.

Extrinsic Biomechanics looks at movements, the measurement of those movements or tasks, then establishes the most efficient way of performing them; it is an important science that is relevant to any sport, fitness or work-related physical conditioning.

Intrinsic Biomechanics, on the other hand, is the study of how the body is able to perform those tasks or movements in relation to the individual’s mechanical make-up

 

What is Biomechanics?

Biomechanics is the study of the human body and how it moves in mechanical terms. The science is divided into two areas of study: extrinsic and intrinsic Biomechanics.

Extrinsic Biomechanics looks at movements, the measurement of those movements or tasks, then establishes the most efficient way of performing them; it is an important science that is relevant to any sport, fitness or work-related physical conditioning.

Intrinsic Biomechanics, on the other hand, is the study of how the body is able to perform those tasks or movements in relation to the individual’s mechanical make-up; any anomalies with an individual’s Biomechanics can have a profound effect on how that person performs extrinsic tasks and the efficiency with which they are performed. In addition, intrinsic factors can have a major impact on the potential risk of injury for that person, whether a professional athlete, a keen recreational sports enthusiast or simply working on a production line.

 What is a Biomechanics coach ™?

A Biomechanics coach™ is trained in intrinsic Biomechanics and will be able to perform a full- body biomechanical screen, establishing any areas of mechanical weakness in an individual. A fully trained coach can screen the shoulders, spine, pelvis, knees, ankles, nerves and muscles to see if they are functioning correctly; if these are not working well, then a Biomechanics coach ™ will be able to determine whether that is due to genetic issues or something that is developing due to poor technique, posture problems, inadequate rehabilitation or ergonomic set-up.

Once this has been established, the coach will be able to prescribe an exercise programme to help eradicate the problems identified and the client will usually return to be periodically re-tested, to evaluate progress, with the programme modified accordingly.

Why consult a Biomechanics coach ™?

Consultation with a Biomechanics coach ™ can deliver significant benefits in several instances:

Recurrent injury - If the client has a recurrent injury, a Biomechanics coach™ will be able to determine whether there are any biomechanical problems that may be causing it to occur repeatedly; a series of exercises would then be prescribed, to help minimise the risk of recurrence.

Pain when exercising - If the client experiences pain when running, sitting at a desk or working in the gym, a Biomechanics coach™ can establish whether that pain has a biomechanical cause, then prescribe remedial exercises; however, Biomechanics coaches™ would not diagnose or treat injury unless they have a therapy or medical qualification.

Optimal performance - If the client is unable to perform a particular sporting or physical task, and there is no obvious reason why, then a Biomechanics coach™ will be able to advise if the cause is biomechanical in nature, then prescribe corrective exercises.for more information download the biomechanics pdf

Who are our courses for?

Our courses are designed with the specific requirements of key audiences in mind:

• Personal trainers
• Fitness instructors
• Sports masseurs
• Therapists
• Strength and conditioning coaches
• All sports coaches
• Pilates teachers
• Functional training trainers
• Fitness coaches
• Podiatrists
• Orthotists
• Prosthetists

What about previous training?

Biomechanics coaches will have previously trained in their own specialisms, in the Health & Fitness, Medical or Conditioning fields so will be already qualified to prescribe exercises.

The Biomechanics coaching™ qualification upgrades these existing skills to enable application of the principles of Biomechanics to such areas as injury prevention, injury management, conditioning and optimal performance, depending on previous training.

Thus, a therapist will be able to apply this knowledge to injury management; a personal trainer would apply the techniques to injury prevention and conditioning; whilst a sports coach would use Biomechanics knowledge for injury prevention and developing optimal performance.

What Courses are Available?

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Who recognises these qualifications?

The courses lead to acknowledged formal accreditations, widely recognised by a range of professional bodies:

.	Course duration	Sports coach UK	UK Athletics	Professional Golfers Association	Physio First	British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists	Skills Active/REPs	British Triathlon	London Metropolitan University
No CPD points per day	.	TBC	5	TBC	TBC	TBC	8	TBC	n/a
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)	.