Corrective Exercise
Specialist Certification
Become a globally-recognized
corrective exercise specialist
Corrective exercise specialists are in demand
Research shows that 90% of people have muscle pain, joint dysfunction and movement limitations that affect their ability to move and exercise successfully. To meet this need The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) certification course provides fitness, exercise and health professionals with valuable musculoskeletal assessment, anatomy, corrective exercise selection, and program design skills.
CES certification course options
Choose the path that works best for you to become a corrective exercise specialist in The BioMechanics Method
Online CES certification
What's included:
- All online materials with practical lessons, video demonstrations, skill building activities and more.
- Unlimited access even after course completion. You can review and refresh your skills at any time.
- Tests that are not timed. There are even free test retakes if you need them.
- Your CES certification and designation upon completion.
Online CES certification plus hard copy textbook
What's included:
- All online materials with practical lessons, video demonstrations, skill building activities and more.
- Unlimited access even after course completion. You can review and refresh your skills at any time.
- Tests that are not timed. There are even free test retakes if you need them.
- Hard copy textbook with illustrations.
- Your CES certification and designation upon completion.
Online CES certification completed one module at a time
What's included:
- All online materials with practical lessons, video demonstrations, skill building activities and more.
- Unlimited access even after course completion. You can review and refresh your skills at any time.
- Tests that are not timed. There are even free test retakes if you need them.
- Your CES certification and designation upon completion of all 5 modules.
Already CES certified or hold a similar qualification? Our Bridging Course option is what you are looking for.
The best corrective exercise specialist certification in the industry
Become a certified specialist and earn your TBMM-CES credential by completing our comprehensive online course that consists of the following five educational components:
The Fundamentals of Structural Assessment teaches you a step-by-step process for conducting musculoskeletal assessments to help you identify common imbalances that can cause muscle dysfunction, joint discomfort and movement limitations. You will learn verbal, visual, and hands-on techniques for assessing the feet and ankles, knees, lumbo-pelvic hip girdle, thoracic spine and shoulder girdle, and the neck and head. You will also learn how imbalances in one area of the body can cause problems in other areas.
Understanding Muscles and Movement explains in easy-to-understand terms how the whole body moves together as an integrated series of muscles, tendons, bones, ligaments, and fascia; information that is essential for understanding the root causes of musculoskeletal imbalances. It will teach you about major muscle groups in detail, as well as specific muscle origins, insertions, and functions. You will also discover the unique approach of The BioMechanics Method in regard to understanding how gravity and ground reaction forces change the way the body moves — knowledge that is imperative for designing effective corrective exercise programs.
The Fundamentals of Corrective Exercise introduces you to the most effective types of exercises for eliminating lower back, hip, shoulder, knee, neck, foot, and ankle dysfunction caused by common musculoskeletal imbalances. You will learn about self-myofascial release techniques that will enable you to alleviate restrictions in muscles and fascia, stretching exercises to help increase a client’s mobility and range of movement, and strengthening exercises to help people begin to move correctly and without limitations. You will also learn valuable strategies for regressing exercises when necessary, and then progressing exercises as your client’s abilities improve. Specific contraindications included for each exercise type ensure safety and effectiveness.
The Complete Corrective Exercise Library contains an extensive collection of the most effective corrective exercises for addressing common musculoskeletal imbalances that can cause pain and movement limitations. It includes details, explanations and demonstrations for almost 200 self-myofascial, stretching and strengthening exercises (including progressions, regressions and alternatives). You will learn the fundamental principles of each corrective exercise category and the key teaching tips for every exercise. This comprehensive library of techniques serves as an exercise guide to help you to create programs that are most appropriate for your clients’ needs.
Corrective Exercise Program Design guides you through the program design process from start to finish, teaching you how to develop and use effective communication strategies when working with clients that have corrective exercise needs. Real-life case studies featuring actual clients demonstrate the step-by-step nature of The BioMechanics Method process. In addition to tying together the skills obtained in Modules 1-4 of The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course, this final learning module focuses on developing client communication skills, and allied networking and referral strategies so you can apply your skills within your scope of practice in the real world.
See what you will learn
Get the skills you need to help your clients succeed by becoming a corrective exercise specialist.
CEC credits
Our CES course is approved for continuing education by the following organizations
8.0 CECs
1.9 CEUs
2.0 CEUs*
80.0 CECs
32.0 category A CEUs
15 CEUs
80.0 CECs
20 CEUs
12 CEUs
10 CPDs
40 CPDs for all modules
37 CECs for all modules
32.0 Type 1 CEUs
15 CPDs
20 CPDs for CES course
*The National Strength and Conditioning Association approved 2.0 CEU(s) in category C for certified individuals who successfully complete this course.
Other important CES course information
- Implement a step-by-step process for conducting musculoskeletal assessments that can be utilized with any client to identify underlying imbalances that may cause or contribute to muscle dysfunction and/or movement restrictions.
- Evaluate the root cause of a client’s dysfunction by determining which muscles and soft tissue structures have been affected by musculoskeletal imbalances and movement limitations.
- Explain how gravity and ground reaction forces affect muscle function.
- Compare the differences between three major types of corrective exercises: self-myofascial release, stretching, and strengthening and identify how and when to utilize, progress, and regress each exercise type when working with clients.
- Identify and choose the most appropriate corrective exercises for a client’s condition from a library of exercises.
- Design effective corrective sessions and programs for clients to correct musculoskeletal imbalances.
- A certificate recognizing your TBMM-CES status.
- Earn valuable continuing education credit with major health and fitness certifying organizations.
- Inclusion on The BioMechanics Method Online Specialist Referral Register exclusive to TBMM-CES credential holders.
- Verification of TBMM-CES Specialist status on IDEA Fitness Connect.
- Be part of a global family of qualified TBMM-CES specialists in over 75 countries.
- Automatically eligible for TBMM Advanced Corrective Exercise Specialist course (Ad-CES).
- Eligible to apply for Corrective Exercise Specialist of the Year® Award.
- Experience exceptional customer service. Our reviews from satisfied customers speak for themselves.
- Display your CES certificate proudly knowing that The BioMechanics Method CES credential is recognized and respected worldwide as the highest-rated corrective exercise specialist qualification in the industry.
- There are hundreds of certifying agencies around the world. Just because you don't see your organization in the CEC list it does not mean that they won't accept a course you have completed for continuing education credit.
- The TBMM-CES course is approved for CECs through the organizations listed on this page and eligible for credits from multiple others such as NESTA, NFPT, WITS, YMCA, etc. If your CEC agency is not listed on your certificate of completion you can petition your organization to receive credits.
- The TBMM-CES course is approved by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. Most physical therapy boards will reciprocate approval for continuing education so please check with your state board.
- Many state massage therapy boards will also accept the TBMM-CES course for continuing education credits. Please check with your state board.
- Upon successful completion of this course you will receive your TBMM-CES certificate.
- This step-by-step course contains online lessons, digital text material, video instruction and demonstrations, assessment forms, self-check activities, and online tests.
- A computer and internet connection are required to access the course.
- A list of printable downloads is available for each course lesson under the course downloads tab. Digital material not itemized in the downloads tab is not printable.
- Purchase price includes all online materials, unlimited free test retakes if necessary, and access to the course itself.
- Online courseware is non-refundable.
- Course prices are in US Dollars.
