Back Injury Prevention Specialist
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The Back Injury Prevention Specialist Certification provides all the tools needed to understand how the back works and design a back conditioning prevention program.
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Back Injury Prevention Specialist
This step-by-step Specialist course prepares you to implement a safe and integrated back exercise program for more efficient movement.
Get new stabilization training techniques as a prerequisite to the general strengthening of the back and the surrounding musculature for rehab patients, athletes and other fitness enthusiasts.
WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?
The course is suitable for a wide array of health experts and professionals including personal trainers, chiropractors and chiropractic assistants, physical therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, nurses, occupational therapists, safety experts, physical education teachers, recreational activity instructors, physicians, osteopaths and other allied health professionals.
✓ Specialist Credential
✓ No Credential Renewal Fees
✓ Certificate of Completion
✓ Mobile and Tablet Optimized
✓ Full Lifetime Access – 24/7
✓ No Extra or Added Fees
✓ No Final Exam Retake Fees
✓ No Time Limit on Final Exam
✓ Paper Exam Option
✓ Supplemental Resources
✓ Client Handouts & Charts
Back Injury Prevention Specialist
GMP Big Advantage – Hybrid Course – Online content with a book. You get instant access to the online part of the course so you can dive in and start learning right away, while the required book is shipped to you. Please note: there will be a shipping charge for the book.
Downloadable Components
✓ Course Book
✓ Abridged Workbook
✓ Client Session Plan Collection
✓ Microbreak Charts
✓ Spinal Mobility Charts
✓ Trainer & Client Charts
✓ Resource Videos & Articles
Online Components
✓ Lesson Plan Steps
✓ Final Exam and Instant Grading
✓ Certificate of Completion
Shipped Component
✓ Book – included in the price
Note: A shipping charge will apply
Big Bonus: Specialist Designation
✓ Your Specialist Designation does not expire
✓ There are NO FEES to keep your Credential current
And More
✓ No Final Exam Retake Fees
✓ Education Tech Support
✓ Lifetime—24/7 access
Related Course Options
✓ Back Injury Prevention Specialist CD with ALL Course Components – Optional Purchase
✓ Downloadable or Printed Expanded Course Workbook – Optional Purchase
The Expanded Course Workbook is designed to help you present your results, check your understanding of the material and reinforce important topics from the course. This learning tool is full of descriptions and demonstrations of the techniques discussed in the course. It will help you retain the course information better and prepare you for the exam.
Note: You will have an opportunity to purchase these items in the secured area of the GMP Fitness Online Learning Platform after you buy the course. Shipped by FedEx or USPS. Shipping charges may apply.
✓ Amplify knowledge on human back anatomy.
✓ List 10 back pain risk factors.
✓ List 10 back medical alternatives.
✓ Identify correct standing, sitting and lying down postures.
✓ Recognize diagnostic back tests.
✓ Identify 10 lifestyle and prevention strategies.
✓ Define pathologies responsible for a back injury
✓ Expand myofascial back pain and lumbar disorder knowledge.
✓ Recognize when to refer clients to physicians.
✓ Apply suitable cues to exercise techniques.
✓ Demonstrate dynamic core exercises.
✓ Apply programs that contain safe back exercises.
✓ Demonstrate body weight and G Ball back exercises.
Accreditations & Certification Board Approvals
GMP Fitness is proud to be nationally approved and accredited by the following organizations. If you do not see your certification company in the list below—please contact GMP Fitness at 888-467-3488 or email info@gmpfitness.com (or click here). The course may be pending approval.
✓ ACTION Certification—ACTION—1.1
✓ American Council on Exercise—ACE—*Approved in 2018 for 0.9 – see the note below
✓ American College of Sports Medicine—ACSM—11
✓ American Fitness Professionals Association—AFPA—11
✓ British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association—BCRPA—11
✓ The Cooper Institute—CI—11
✓ International Fitness Professionals Association—IFPA—11
✓ International Tennis Performance Association*—ITPA—11
✓ International Sports Sciences Association—ISSA—11
✓ International Tennis Performance Association—ITPA*—11
✓National Association for Fitness Certification—NAFC—1.1
✓ National Association of Sports Nutrition—NASN—11
✓ National Council on Strength and Fitness—NCSF—4.5
✓ National Council For Certified Personal Trainers—NCCPT—1.1
✓ National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association—NESTA*—1.1
✓ National Federation of Professional Trainers—NFPT—2.0
✓ National Strength Professionals Association—NSPA—11
✓ Professional Fitness Instructor Training—PFIT—11
✓ American Senior Fitness Association—SFA—1.1
✓ World Instructor Training Schools—WITS—11
SPECIAL NOTES
ACE (American Council on Exercise)—If you are an ACE Certified Professional and would like to earn CECs for this course please email or call GMP Fitness to find out if this course is going through the approval process.
*NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association)—accepts GMP Fitness courses for credits, There MAY be a petition fee.
*ITPA (The International Tennis Performance Association)—ITPA members can earn continuing credits for their certifications through GMP Fitness.
GMP Fitness Exam Facts
✓ Exam instructions are online.
✓ Online true/false and/or multiple/choice final exam.
✓ You must pass the exam with 80% or higher.
✓ NO time limit to take the exam.
✓ You can save your final exam if you cannot complete it in one sitting.
✓ Immediate grading and exam results.
✓ Instant download to your certificate of achievement.
✓ NO fees to take the exam–included in the price.
✓ NO fees to Retake the exam–included in the price.
3 Simple Steps To Get Your Certificate
1. Pass the online final exam.
2. Automatic certificate generation.
3. Download your CEC/CEU Certificate.
Your Reward For Excellence
→ Back Injury Prevention Specialist Certificate upon successful completion of the exam (This is a downloadable CEC/CEU Certificate – included with the price of the Course)
→ Optional Purchase—Distinguished Achievement Recognition Certificate (mailed)
Show off your Specialist Credential with our Distinguished “Professional Back Injury Prevention Specialist” Certificate.
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What does it take to become a Professional Specialist?
You will need to complete the course and pass the final exam.
Keeping your Credential Current
There are NO FEES to keep your Credential current, but we do strongly encourage students to take further education. This will not only elevate your skills and fortify your knowledge, but it will also show your dedication and commitment to your clients and your profession.
When will I receive my Continuing Education Certificate (CECs/CEUs)?
When you pass the final exam you will receive your CEC/CEU Certificate. This will be available for you to download.
How long do I have access to the Specialist Curriculum?
You will have lifetime access to this Specialization Program. There are no time limits or constrictions in this course and you are welcome to revisit the materials as many times as you like.
How long does it take to complete the Course?
There is no time limit to complete the course, but we do recommend that you complete the Specialist Course within 1 year after registration. The length of time required to complete a specific program depends on the individuals’ dedication and available time to study.
Professional (P) Course Prerequisites
Just One Prerequisite … To qualify to take any of the GMP Fitness Courses you must be at least 18 years of age. See our FAQs for more information.
• Note: Continuing Education Credits (CECs/CEUs) will only be applied for certified fitness professionals or other health professionals.
Recertification Requirements
• No Re-certification Fees. Your Specialist Certificate does not expire.
• After successful completion of the final exam, you will earn the professional title of Back Injury Prevention Specialist on your certificate.
Customer Course Support
As part of the GMP Fitness commitment to customer service, you’ll receive unsurpassed, exceptional customer support. Have a question after you purchase the course—contact us at info@gmpfitness.com or call 888-467-3488.
Not only was the course very helpful, and I'll be able to apply it to my clients, but the customer service was amazing. I did not get the email with my certificate because it went to my junk email account. I sent an email asking if it could be resent and Gina called me within 10 minutes with a response to my email. She stayed on the phone with me to make sure the credits were applied to my account and resent the completion certificate. I would absolutely recommend using GMP Fitness for CEC courses. 5 stars!! Lisa, ACE Certified Professional My intent for taking the Back Injury Prevention Specialist Course was to expand my knowledge to help others. The Course exceeded my initial expectations because I learned a lot about some issues I was having with my back over the years. I feel that I can teach with more confidence to others because I was able to personally benefit from the information gained through this course. I aim to reduce as much risk as possible while focusing on injury prevention for the client during workouts and also in preparation and recovery stages of exercise. The Back Injury Prevention Specialist Course brought a lot of 'other' knowledge together for me to understand the 'big picture' or holistic view of a healthy lifestyle. James Caslin, AFPA Certified Professional I have gained a vast amount of knowledge on the back and how certain injuries affect an individual. The way the course is set up it starts from the basics and slowly gets more complex so you have the tools to grasp the concept well. The main reason why I took this Back Injury Prevention Specialist course was to gain knowledge on back pain based on the region. (Cervical, Thoracic or lumbar). I feel that this course did its job wonderfully. I will use the information I have learned with my clients and give them relief based on what their diagnosis is from a doctor. I will also be able to give ideas of what condition they actually have now based on my new knowledge. I really enjoyed the fact that there was no time limit on this test. I am a very busy man with priorities at work, school and at home, however I was able to get my studying in when I had time and on my schedule. This was a great course! Justin Cochrane, ISSA Certified Professional 
I see that the stability ball is an excellent way to help clients exercise the core while stretching and strengthening parts of the body. I will use it with new exercisers, post-rehab, and the elderly.
I've gained a better understanding of back pain and it's possible causes. Also better basis and tools for assessing back issues in clients. Most of my clients are senior adults who commonly have existing back issues. This course information offers ideas for incorporating exercises and activities des ...Read More
Knowledge. More mindful of clients complaints and what to do about it.
It provided in-depth information about the back, back pain, and how to treat it. By utilizing the information with others and for myself as well. It was very comprehensive and well presented.
Have a Master's in Sports Medicine, but from 2001. Good refresher course for back anatomy and exercise programming. Better cueing during group exercise. Help my husband with his back pain. Easy to understand.
I have gained a better knowledge of low back pain. How it originates and how to handle it. I have a bulging disc, so the information on how the spine works as well as how to prevent injury and what to do if you have an injury was very helpful. It was also interesting to read about all of the differe ...Read More
I loved the simplicity of Gina's style of teaching and I loved the supplemental information from a medical professional!
I now have a stronger comprehension of the back pain, and how complex it is. I am now better able to understand the specific back problems my client have, and how best to work with them to avoid any further pain. I found the course very informative and easy to follow.
I have learned a great deal more about the back than I knew previously and many great exercises as well. The exercises are great, and knowing more about the back will help me be more efficient in my program design.
The manual and exercises for flexibility, mobility and strength were extremely helpful in program design to prevent back injuries for clients. I will include these exercises/progressions and flexibility/mobility work in my personal training client sessions.