IMS LEVEL 1 · ONLINE

Stop building an AI-replaceable career.
Build a premium skill set with the top 1%.

Are you ready to thrive in the fastest-growing area of movement coaching?

Traditional exercise and rehab models are being commoditized—and AI is going to accelerate that fast. But integrated, assessment-led movement coaching is growing fast—opening the door to a premium service, premium positioning, and premium pay.

Investment: $2,835

Payment plan available at checkout.

Unlimited lifetime access Downloadable digital manuals and assessments 100% online learning Live practical feedback on your assessment skills
Online or Live?

Choose how you want to complete IMS Level 1

Same outcome. Two ways to experience it.

IMS Level 1 Live

IMS Level 1 Live (5 Days)

If you want hands-on coaching, live technique work, and five full days immersed in the system with faculty feedback, choose the in-person class when it's running near you.

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Live classes and assessment sessions run on select dates and locations.

Who is this for?

For professionals building a real career in a fast-growing industry.

Career changers

You want a clear path into meaningful work—without wandering through random certs and hoping it adds up. IMS Level 1 gives you a legitimate system and a professional standard you can build a new career around, with a skill set that separates you from day one.

Coaches and trainers

You're tired of competing in a crowded market where everyone sells "workouts." IMS Level 1 upgrades you into an assessment-led coach with higher standards—so your service becomes easier to explain, easier to price, and harder to compare.

Health and medical professionals

You want movement work that holds up in a clinical environment and strengthens what you already do. IMS Level 1 gives you a structured movement assessment and corrective approach you can integrate into your clinic or referrals model—without diluting professional credibility.

Before you begin

Before you start IMS Level 1

To protect your results—and keep everyone on the same page—IMS Level 1 has clear prerequisites.

Complete the prerequisite courses first

Before you start IMS Level 1, you'll complete three core CHEK courses that build the fundamentals and keep everyone working from the same standard.

  • Program Design (2nd Edition) + exam
  • Scientific Core Conditioning (2nd Edition) + exam
  • Scientific Back Training (2nd Edition) + exam

Not included. Purchased separately.

View IMS 1 Prerequisite Bundle

Your essential reading (eBooks)

These two best-selling books give you a clear look into the CHEK method—and why integrated movement and lifestyle coaching is such a powerful combination.

  • How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! (eBook)
  • Movement That Matters (eBook)

Included with IMS 1 Online.

Practical assessment for certification

To receive your Certificate of Completion, you'll complete an online multiple-choice exam and a practical assessment after finishing the coursework—either in a one-day in-person assessment session or a live online assessment with an instructor.

Included. Book it when you're ready.

What’s inside

This isn’t surface-level education.

Here’s what you’ll experience inside IMS Level 1 Online.

1

Stop guessing. Start assessing.

Learn the IMS Level 1 CHEK assessment system—one of the most comprehensive functional approaches in integrated health. You'll follow a clear, step-by-step method for advanced postural and mechanical assessment.

2

The science and art of program design

Learn the CHEK functional exercise system through both physiology and real-world coaching skill—so you can prescribe with precision, individualize with confidence, and deliver a premium, tailored service.

3

Excellence in delivery

What separates top practitioners isn't more exercises—it's standards. Learn the CHEK Exercise Phase System so you can coach with clear progressions, precise execution, and professional-level programming decisions that never default to "one-size-fits-all."

4

A world-class online learning experience

High-quality instruction, clear teaching, and strong visuals that make complex concepts easy to understand—so you learn faster and retain more.

5

Tools you can use immediately

Comprehensive manuals and digital assets you can apply right away—so you can practice, refine, and bring the system into your work as you learn.

6

Support, community, and lifetime access

Train self-paced with no deadlines, revisit the material anytime, and learn alongside others at your stage. Get support from the CHEK education team as you move through the program—so you're not doing it alone.

Payment plan available at checkout.

Success stories

Real results from real graduates.

The CHEK system is so elite and demanding because it mirrors the complexity of the human experience itself. I am so glad I took this course and plan to continue to IMS2 because I feel incredibly equipped to help clients overcome challenges and obtain lasting, positive results.
Jarryn Bailey
IMS1
IMS1
Most comprehensive course out there.
Frederik Bornefeldt Olsen
IMS1
IMS1
What an amazing whirlwind week at IMS1! The course was challenging in a good way, it provided massive growth and was well facilitated with all of my questions answered comprehensively. Can't wait to start putting it into practice!
Graham Bates
IMS1
IMS1
There are only a handful of experiences you get in your life that you hold dear, and looking back you're blessed if you get a handful or two. This experience filled many hands by the time my classmates and I left. I can whole-heartedly say it changed my discipline and purpose.
Dan Sutherland
IMS1
IMS1
As an HLC2 practitioner, this course really helped me to bridge the gap between the mental and emotional side of coaching. Going through IMS gave me a new skill set I could offer to clients AND gave me a better understanding of my own body.
Justin Feldman
IMS1
IMS1
The course was amazing. To finally get some hands on experience with professional guidance from Matt was invaluable. It has launched me into now starting my Chek business Evolve Well and I'm loving the journey!
Tom Stirton
IMS1
IMS1
Amazing place to educate yourself on the functional anatomy and to get a deeper understanding of the human body and to connect with likeminded people.
Liam Thornton
IMS1
IMS1
IMS 1 should be a requirement in every high school in the country. This knowledge will help in all facets of YOUR life. There is so much material it can be overwhelming, but at the end you will be empowered with all the information you need.
Emil Carson
IMS1
IMS1
This class was all I hoped for and more! I came away not only with confidence in my ability to perform assessments and write programs, but also confidence that this is a good path for me to continue on.
Jamie Enwright
IMS1
IMS1
IMS-1 has given me the skills, confidence and ability to start working with the human body, foremost my own, and having an understanding that empowers gradual and consistent growth physically, and inspires further learning.
Thomas Gleeson
IMS1
IMS1
IMS 1 was worth all of my money, and I left the 5 day live course feeling way more skilled as a trainer than when I arrived. I'm not even doubting that I'm going to continue my journey with CHEK courses.
Isabella Anderson
IMS1
IMS1
This was one of the best experiences in my life thus far, coming in person to IMS1 at the Chek Institute in Fallbrook. Our instructor Nicole was absolutely phenomenal, and Paul visited several times and gave us nuggets of wisdom along the way.
Jodi Schubert
IMS1
IMS1
Practitioner outcomes

This is what changes after IMS Level 1.

The career advantages you gain when you stop being generic and start operating with a real system.

Outcome 01

Earn more, with more stability

When your service is assessment-led and structured, you stop competing in the commodity lane. You can charge more confidently, build predictable income, and grow without constant hustling.

Outcome 02

Move beyond "just a trainer" or "just another manual therapist"

You step into a practitioner role with standards. Your work becomes easier to explain, easier to justify, and easier to respect—because it's built on a clear method, not personal opinion.

Outcome 03

Freedom to choose how you work

Run sessions in-person, online, inside a clinic, or in a performance setting. With a repeatable system, you can build a niche and a schedule that fits the life you actually want.

Outcome 04

More fulfillment, less second-guessing

When you're not guessing, you're not constantly doubting your choices. You work with more clarity, more confidence, and more satisfaction because your process is solid.

Outcome 05

Choose who you work with

Attract premium clients who want a higher standard of service—so you're not stuck taking whoever is willing to pay. The right positioning pulls the right people.

Outcome 06

Stop competing on price

You're not selling quick fixes or short-term plans. You're offering a structured process built for long-term transformation—work that earns referrals, builds demand, and can create a waiting list.

Risk Free Guarantee

100% Money Back Guarantee

No risk. No pressure.

We want you to feel completely confident enrolling in Integrated Movement Science Level 1 Online. Your registration is covered by our 14-Day, 100% Money-Back Guarantee.

To qualify, please ensure you:
• Watch no more than 1 hour of content or 10% of the program (whichever is less)
Do not download any assets or materials

If it's not a fit, email us within 14 days of purchase and we'll issue a full refund.

Course details

Everything you need to know before you start.

Format 100% online, self-paced
Access Instant access after purchase — lifetime access
Includes 190 videos, downloadable manual, case studies, exam, certificate
Time Approximately 40 hours to complete — guidance, not a deadline
Certification Online multiple-choice exam + practical assessment (in-person or live online with an instructor)
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If you want a movement system that holds up under real clients—this is where you start.