Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for Managing Lower Back Pain (RQF)
QRN- 603/4637/1 Fee £52
Qualification Overview
The Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for Managing Lower Back Pain (RQF) is aimed at those learners who are already qualified at Level 3 for personal training.
The qualification will allow learners to be able to plan, deliver, and review programmes for patients or clients with lower back pain.
Qualification Structure/Rules of Combination
To successfully achieve the Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for Managing Lower Back Pain (RQF) learners must complete the four mandatory units below achieving a total of 15 credits.
Learner Entry Requirements
Learners must hold a recognised Level 3 personal trainer qualification or equivalent.
Progression Routes
Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
Age Ranges
Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be at least 16 years of age to undertake the qualification.
Geographical Coverage
This qualification has been accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.
Qualification Specification
To view the Qualification Specification please
click here.
Unit Title |
Unit Ref |
Level |
Credit |
GLH |
Mandatory Units |
Classification of low back pain |
D/617/6289 |
4 |
4 |
28 |
Behavioural strategies for managing low back pain |
A/617/6297 |
4 |
3 |
16 |
Planning exercise for clients with low back pain |
F/617/6298 |
4 |
4 |
27 |
Delivering exercise for clients with low back pain |
J/617/6299 |
4 |
4 |
28 |
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