Back exercises

Minimum requirements

In principle, you must provide evidence of 600 hours of training in the subject areas listed under Training content . However, certification is also possible through a combination of training and creditable, proven practical experience in a maximum ratio of 50:50.

In addition, the requirement mentioned under additional training must be fulfilled for certification in the area of back gymnastics.

The above minimum requirements apply to certification at NQF level 4.
If you are not self-employed and/or only run programmes according to a specified concept, certification at level 3 or 2 is also possible. Please contact QualiCert to find out the exact minimum requirements.

Training content

The following training content must be covered for certification:

• at least 12 - 15 hours of functional anatomy/performance physiology
• at least 10 - 12 hours of training science and training theory (strength and cardiovascular or endurance training, metabolic activation)
• at least 2 - 4 h exercise behaviour and behavioural change, motivation
• min. 4 - 6 h Prevention and training
• min. 2 - 4 h Evaluation, assessment (performance, state of health)
• min. 4 - 6 h General didactics, methodology, lesson and training design
• min. 4 - 8 h Teaching and instruction exercises, equipment handling if necessary
• min. 4 - 6 h Stress and relaxation
• min. 8 - 10 h Posture and movement
• min. 4 - 6 h Ergonomics

• min. 6 - 8 h Nutrition, energy balance and energy management

  Only teaching content on the above topics can be credited towards fulfilment of the formal training requirements.

Additional training

For certification of your qualification in the field of back exercises, you must provide evidence of specific additional training in back exercises.

If the subject of "back gymnastics" was taught in the basic training programme, a description of the relevant training at the training institution must be enclosed with the application. Otherwise, proof of additional training on the subject must be provided.

Re-certification

There are clear requirements for the successful re-certification of staff in the area of further training, which are checked by QualiCert. The number of training days to be verified is based on the following table:

Proof of practical experience

Practical leadership experience can be credited at 50%, i.e. 2 hours of leadership experience can be credited as 1 hour of training.

If you wish to have your practical leadership experience in movement programmes credited, you must enclose evidence with the certification application. This can be job references, payslips, AHV statements or comparable evidence. Only self-declared practical experience as a leader of exercise programmes cannot be credited.