Back Pain Coach CE Course
The course built exclusively for fitness professionals who work with clients in back pain. Learn the principles of modern pain science, coaching science, exercise modifications, coaching behavior change and how to build resilient clients - all within your scope of practice.
Who it’s for:
Personal trainers
Strength coaches
Group fitness instructors
Physical therapists
Chiropractors
Athletic trainers
Accreditation pending from NASM, NSCA, ASCM
What’s covered?
Red-flag screening & referral protocols - what's safely yours to coach, and what isn't
The evidence base - why exercise and staying active outperform rest and overmedicalized care for most non-specific back pain
Programming for back pain clients - progressive loading, movement confidence, working around flare-ups
Communication & business - talking to clients about pain without fear language, building referral relationships with clinicians
Module 01Why Coaching?
Learn how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. This course explores active listening, tone, body language, and message delivery for stronger, more impactful connections.
Module 02Understanding Pain
Learn tools for organizing ideas, setting goals, and building consistent schedules. From brainstorming to publishing, this course helps turn scattered thoughts into a cohesive plan.
Module 03Scope, Safety and Referrals
Discover how to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement smarter systems. This course helps you create processes that actually work, for a team or just for yourself.
From our clients...“The mix of video, written content, and downloadable resources makes everything feel accessible and well-rounded.”
Your Questions, Answered
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No - it’s built for fitness professionals with or without clinical training.
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Accreditation with NASM, NSCA and ACSM is pending. We hope to launch in early 2027
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Access to course material is good for one-year
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Course graduates can apply to Back Pain Coach Pro for 1-on-1 mentorship.