Corrective Exercise Specialist working with a client

Become a Certified CORRECTIVE EXERCISE SPECIALIST

Help clients achieve a better range of motion, fix muscle imbalances, optimize, performance, prevent pain and injuries. Meet the demand for relief from low back, shoulder and knee pain.

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How It Works

What You'll Learn

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What You'll Learn From This Course

Our course material is continually updated so you can be sure you're receiving the most accurate and up-to-date information available. You'll learn everything you need to know to start helping clients start moving better and feeling less pain:

Understand the roles that a personal trainer or health care practitioner are legally and ethically allowed to play when correcting physical dysfunctions
Explain the structure and function of the human skeletal system
Describe the structure and function of the skeletal muscle system
Explain the structure and function of the nervous system
Describe the primary joint actions and the muscles that drive them
Explain how movement is initiated, maintained, and modified
Describe the four necessary steps to prepare for your client
Explain the essential roles of motivation, feedback and exercise capacity
Outline the steps to perform a movement analysis for any exercise
Explain the steps to restore structural alignment and stability from head to toe
Describe the corrective exercises that correspond with the most common movement dysfunctions
Describe soft tissue assessments and correctives for the most common joint restrictions

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the Corrective Exercise course.

Awesome class. Well written and very insightful!

Marc C Cisneros, December 13

I truly loved this course! The knowledge I acquired will be very useful throughout my entire career.

Philippe Vallerand, December 2

This has been an eye opener and game changer for me and I know it will add value to my business.

Motselisi Mosiana, November 23

What You'll Get With This Course

Online Course Textbook

The main course text includes everything you need to become an ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist. The course material is continually updated with new information so you can be sure you're receiving the most up-to-date information available.

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Meet the author, Dr. Chad Waterbury

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Online Study Guide and Workbook
This online handy reference guide walks you through the course unit-by-unit, allowing you to gain a better understanding of corrective exercise concepts.
Online and Home Study Exam
ISSA's certification exam solidifies your proficiency as a fitness professional. Choose a paper-and-pencil exam or utilize our secure online testing portal. One No-cost Retest (if necessary).
Online Exercise Lab
ISSA and Hyperstrike provide you with an exclusive online exercise lab with over 250 animated exercises. 3D animation and three different angles ensure that proper form and technique are a breeze!
Online Student Forum
Our online forum is where you can post client or business challenges and receive guidance from our on-staff Master Trainers and members of the ISSA family worldwide.
Practice Exam and Section Quizzes
The practice Exam and quizzes test your understanding of the materials; so while you're reading you're preparing for the exam at the same time.
Free Professional Website
All ISSA members get a free website to support their personal trainer careers online. Five pages of professionally designed, easily editable, fully hosted content is included. Choose from nine designs and put your best face forward online! To learn more about this benefit, click here.
Unlimited Educational Support
All ISSA students have access to unlimited educational support. If you have questions about the course materials, our on-staff professors can guide you through. This support continues even after you earn your personal trainer certification.
Plus Bonus Support After Your Exam...

Your New Career as a Corrective Exercise Specialist Starts Here

Please note: The information provided in this course is for general educational purposes only. The material is not a substitute for a consultation with a healthcare provider regarding particular medical conditions and needs.

Study at your own pace with flexible, online learning to fit your busy schedule.
Pass your certification exam online wherever you're most comfortable.
Enjoy unlimited educational support from your team who loves fitness too!
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European Register of Exercise Professionals

This is an EREPS Approved Training Course - 10 LLP Points

EREPS is a fully independent register of instructors, trainers and teachers working in the European fitness and physical activity sector.

EREPS recognizes the qualifications and skills of fitness professionals, as an important assurance for consumers and employers. Our ultimate goal is to make sure that every instructor, trainer and teacher in Europe holds the appropriate qualification(s) to ensure that people can work out safely and effectively.