The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course
The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) certification course is the premier CES specialty education choice for exercise, health and fitness professionals. It includes all of the learning resources required to obtain the TBMM-CES credential. There are also additional benefits available only to TBMM Certificate holders.
The TBMM-CES course includes the following materials
- The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) online course
What is in The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course curriculum?
To earn your TBMM-CES credential you will complete a comprehensive online course that consists of the following five modules:
- The Fundamentals of Structural Assessment
- Understanding Muscles and Movement
- The Fundamentals of Corrective Exercise
- The Complete Corrective Exercise Library
- Corrective Exercise Program Design
The Fundamentals of Structural Assessment (Module 1)
This learning module teaches a step-by-step process for conducting musculoskeletal assessments so you can 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 musculoskeletal imbalances in one area of the body can cause problems in other areas.
Understanding Muscles and Movement (Module 2)
This learning module 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. Most importantly, you will 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 (Module 3)
This learning module builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in Modules 1 and 2, and explains 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 a client’s abilities improve. Specific contraindications for each exercise type are also included to ensure safety and effectiveness.
The Complete Corrective Exercise Library (Module 4)
This learning module contains descriptions and demonstrations of almost 200 of the most effective corrective exercises for addressing musculoskeletal imbalances (including progressions and regressions). The fundamental principles of each corrective exercise category are highlighted and key teaching tips for every exercise are provided. This comprehensive collection of techniques serves as an exercise guide to help you to create programs that are most appropriate for a client’s needs.
Corrective Exercise Program Design (Module 5)
This learning module guides you through the corrective exercise 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. Comprehensive, real-life case studies using actual clients are also included that demonstrate the complete The BioMechanics Method process. In addition to tying together the information from Modules 1-4, this fifth and final module of TBMM-CES course focuses on client communication skills, networking, and referral strategies so you can apply your skills within your scope of practice in the real world.
Is the (TBMM-CES) course approved for continuing education credit?
The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course is CEC-approved by the following:
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) – 8.0 CECs
- National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) – 80.0 CECs
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) – 80.0 CECs
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) – 2.0 CEUs (Cat. C)
- CIMSPA – 10 CPDs
- Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) – 15 CPDs
- International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) – 20 CEUs
- National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) – 80 CECs
- REPS India – 7 CPDs
- REPs UAE – 16 CPDs
- REPs New Zealand – 20 CPDs
- Board of Certification (BOC) – 32.0 Category A CEUs
- Virginia Board of Physical Therapy (VBOPT) – 32.0 Type 1
- Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) – 1.5 CEUs
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – 1.9 CEUs
The course is also eligible for continuing education credits from NESTA, NFPT, WITS, YMCA, and many other certifying organizations upon petition. Most physical therapy boards will reciprocate approval for continuing education. Please check with your state. The National Strength and Conditioning Association approved 2.0 CEU(s) in category C for certified individuals who successfully complete this course.
What will I be able to do upon completion of this course? (learning objectives)
- 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.
What else do I need to know about The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course?
- 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 of a course 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.
Benefits of completing The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course
- The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist (TBMM-CES) course is the highest-rated corrective exercise specialist credential in the fitness industry with Specialists in more than 80 countries
- A certificate recognizing your TBMM-CES Status
- Inclusion on The BioMechanics Method Online Specialist Referral Register
- Automatically eligible for TBMM Advanced Corrective Exercise Specialist program (Ad-CES)
- Earn valuable continuing education credit with major health and fitness certifying organizations
- Eligible to apply for Corrective Exercise Specialist of the Year® Award
nancy simpson –
I am very proud to have recently completed the TBMM course. This is both a wonderfully constructed course and amazingly effective method for assisting my clients in relieving their chronic musculoskeletal aches and pains. I love teaching the connectivity of the kinetic chain and the way the human body responds to misalignment. It is so gratifying to have a method that educates my clients as well as relieving them of their discomforts! After 20 years as a personal trainer, this course has brought me new energy and confidence I highly recommend it to anyone wanting a solid method for corrective exercise! (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Qui Trinh –
I thought the material made in this was extremely helpful in identifying muscle imbalances. I have definitely used a lot of the techniques that were taught to me in my sessions with students. I really liked this course and found myself using it in all of my sessions with clients. The videos lectures were made easy to understand. If you have a client that is in pain and/or looking to improve their performance, I highly recommend this product. You will learn something in this course. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Brenda Bilek –
The knowledge that I have gained by engaging in The BioMechanics Method course is invaluable to my Health Coaching practice. I found the materials to be organized in such a way that made learning fun and comprehensible. The in-depth and step-by-step manner in which the course is organized, allows for the techniques to be incorporated into any program from the very beginning; not only with clients, but also has assisted me in correcting my own imbalances. The BioMechanics Method is a very good investment. I highly recommend this course. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Linda Ayers –
I have completed and received my certification in the BioMechanics Method recently and as an ACE certified trainer, I find the program to be a wonderful complement to my ACE training. It gives you the necessary skills to teach your clients how to achieve correct movement patterns by first correcting the malalignments in a step by step, release, stretching, and strengthening program, addressing the nueromuscular retraining to give clients relief from pain, and the freedom to do the things they used to enjoy. I am seeing a real increase in new client interest, as my present clients spread the word about the corrective exercise program and the relief they are finding. Before purchase, and during my learning process after purchase I received help with any questions I had promptly and graciously from the BioMechanics experts. I highly recommend this program to any Personal Trainer looking to more fully meet the needs of their current clients and to reach and retain more clients. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Gene Szpiech –
I’ve just completed The BioMechanics Method certification and I’d have to say that it’s one of the best programs that I’ve been through. I sought out the corrective exercise path after struggling with clients that just didn’t move well or were limited by their aches/pains sometimes resulting in cancelled sessions. The TBMM material is comprehensive and structured well. I found it informative and easy to apply to real-world situations. I am thankful that this topic has been addressed in a way that will allow me to help my existing clients but also to help those that have not been able to exercise due to their limitations. As a trainer, if you’ve encountered the same problems that I have, this is the program for you. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Daniel Greenstein –
I just completed the Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. It is an excellent class that presents complicated information in a format that makes it easy to understand. I have already started using the information I learned. Every personal trainer should take a corrective exercise class to better serve their clients. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Connie Beingessner –
Everything about this course is awesome. I am certified as a personal trainer / Health coach and Pilates instructor. This course covers everything for anyone who is in the fitness field. I agree with all the above comments. Very well done. I highly recommend this for Pilates instructors as we do the postural assessment with clients at the beginning of their program. Muscular imbalances are huge for the Pilates work. I agree too with Personal Training, but more so for Pilates. I enjoyed the Health coaching tips a great personal touch and building rapport. I am a visual learner so I loved the videos as well….I would not change anything about this course– AWESOME, and I agree with 2 comments–I could not put it down–I was excited to see what came next. And its one of the best courses I have taken! Thanks for sharing your knowledge for all of us to learn…Love it!! and will enjoy applying it. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
duncan letham –
I was a bit put off doing any study because of a bad experience with another online company. TBMM has made this course easy to take in and made it interesting from start to finish. I could not wait to start the next module of the course to see what I was going to learn next. I have learned so much things about how the body works and how it can break down easily and how simple it can come back together again through, some simple exercises and getting the body to work as 1 unit. Amazing. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Maurie Cofman –
I have just completed the TBMM-CES course and found it to be very easy to follow and it made learning the principles, etc more understandable. I was actually wondering how hard the course was going to be, but the teaching method very simple in terms of technological terms. And I would recommend this course to all personal trainers. I plan on putting this to use right away and am looking forward to helping people become pain free. (Verified review from Fitness Connect)
Sylvia Lokollo –
I’ve just completed The Biomechanics Method and this is by far the best course I have completed in my career in fitness. The materials (manual and videos) were presented very well, it was easy to use and makes learning very enjoyable. I used some of the techniques with my clients whilst completing module 1 and now after completing the course, I feel even much more confident in my skills and ability to help my clients. EVERY Personal Trainer should complete this course – every client we see will have some form of imbalances and this course gave me the expertise to help others with much more value. Thanks TBMM! (Verified review from Fitness Connect)