Course Description
This course will delve into the theory and practical elements behind assisted stretching and demonstrate how to elevate and accessorise the body’s best interest and ability.
By the end of the course, StretchCare™, you’ll be left with the knowledge and capacity to communicate with both your client and allied health professionals with what assisted stretching is, what it can be used for and what client expectations can be in a standalone service / modality as well as a part of a wellness program. Additionally, you’ll be able to deliver assisted stretching sessions within your scope of practice, using safe set-up, communication, screening and intensity guidelines.
This course will allow you to promote the ability of your clients; enhance your skills in delivering stretch sessions and understanding the modality and its place. StretchCare is a comprehensive assisted stretching course designed within the Australian market. The knowledge and information you will receive by undertaking this course will set you apart; add value to your current qualification and elevate your business.
Stretch sessions are a safe and effective service that complements other modalities well, including but not limited to personal training, massage therapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, physiotherapy & podiatry.
StretchCare™ has working partnerships with independent stretch clinics and direct contact with working StretchCare™ specialists. StretchCare™ has established collaborations with independent stretch clinics and maintains direct contact with experienced StretchCare™ specialists who are available to mentor you. They are eager to share their extensive knowledge to help you become the best Stretch Specialist you can be. This course offers intensive and comprehensive training, equipping you to apply these techniques with appropriate screening, consent and within your existing qualifications and insurance.
Where a face-to-face course is offered, you will have stretching done on you, so you know exactly what it feels like. You will also practice and treat fellow participants.
The StretchCare™ course details:
- A theoretical introduction to the StretchCare™ approach
- Learn guided stretch flows and session structure
- Observation of principles related to safe participation, intensity management, and recognising red flags and referral triggers.
- Apply simple improvement frameworks for flexibility and movement capacity
- How to offer take-home practice ideas and appropriate referral pathways
- An interactive practical submission with structured, educational feedback
- A final theory quiz to apply likely scenarios and consolidate anatomy and physiology knowledge
- A participant feedback form to support continuous improvement of the course
- Understanding of scope of practice, insurance cover, and organisational policies
- Assessment: 100 question quiz (pass mark 80%)
- 20 hours of course activity and assessment.
This course is educational in nature and is designed to be applied within the learner’s existing qualifications of Cert IV in Fitness or allied heatlh qualification or enrolled final year, understanding of scope of practice, insurance cover, and organisational policies. Minimum age 18+.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain stretching concepts (flexibility vs mobility, ROM)
- Screen clients for general stretching suitability and identify red flags
- Apply safe assisted-stretch principles within scope
- Select and cue stretches for common restrictions (hips/hamstrings/shoulders etc.)
- Apply a safe 60 min stretch session to clients
This knowledge is educational in nature and does not replace any formal qualification, registration or license required for your role.
Other consultancy options are available, including support in assessment and technique correction, clinic establishment, referral pathways and professional relationships, as well as relevant commercial and business skills. Notification of upcoming courses will be provided via our website, email and social media channels.
Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of completion for the course. You will also have the opportunity to be listed on our website as a StretchCare™ Course Graduate indicating that you have completed the StretchCare™ training program. This recognition is issued by StretchCare™ and does not on its own constitute a formal qualification, registration, or nationally endorsed standard.
Contact details: info@stretchaustralia.com.au