Ready to Become a CHEK Practitioner?
CHEK Practitioner training combines movement assessment, corrective exercise, nutrition, lifestyle coaching, and mindset into one integrated system. The CHEK Institute trains practitioners to follow the CHEK System - a structured methodology designed to support clients with complex health challenges as well as those striving for elite levels of performance.
Most Practitioners Start Here
Choose your starting point based on how you work today – lifestyle coaching, corrective exercise, or a complete introduction to the CHEK System.
Each option is online and designed to help you begin with confidence.
Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Level 1 ONLINE
Learn the fundamentals of holistic lifestyle coaching using the CHEK 4 Doctors framework and practical lifestyle assessment tools. You'll develop the skills to guide clients in improving sleep, stress resilience, nutrition, and daily lifestyle behaviours.
CHEK Integrated Health Foundation Program
The complete CHEK Practitioner Level 1 starting point. It includes HLC 1, IMS 1, prerequisite online courses, and practical workshops. You can study online, with live or online assessment from faculty members and community support.
Integrated Movement Science Level 1 ONLINE
Learn how to assess posture, analyze movement patterns, and apply corrective exercise principles through the CHEK System. Builds the foundation for addressing dysfunctional movement patterns and developing effective exercise programs.
All online, lifetime access.
The CHEK Practitioner Pathway
The CHEK education system is designed as a progressive pathway.
Each level builds deeper expertise in corrective exercise, holistic health, and lifestyle coaching, enabling you to work with increasingly complex clients.
As a CHEK Practitioner Level 1, you'll learn the foundations of health and performance coaching through the CHEK System. Using the CHEK System, you'll learn to assess key movement and lifestyle factors and guide clients with greater depth than conventional fitness or health coaching.
- IMS Level 1 (online or live 5-day class)
- HLC Level 1 (online or live 3-day class)
Level 2 deepens your ability to assess movement quality and lifestyle patterns, then integrate them into structured client programs. This is where your coaching becomes more precise and your results more consistent with clients who need a deeper approach.
- IMS Level 2
- HLC Level 2
At Level 3 you begin working confidently with more complex cases, including recurring injuries and chronic dysfunction patterns. You'll expand your corrective exercise strategies and learn to manage client progression with greater precision.
- IMS Level 3
Level 4 develops the ability to work systematically with complex presentations where movement, stress, and lifestyle factors interact. You'll apply advanced corrective strategies and integrated coaching methods to support clients with more challenging cases.
- IMS Level 4
- HLC Level 3
Master CHEK Practitioner is the highest level of CHEK Institute education. At this level, you have the experience and systems understanding to assess and prioritise complex cases with confidence and deliver high-level coaching for demanding outcomes.
- IMS Level 5
Integrated Movement Science
Integrated Movement Science (IMS) teaches you how to assess posture, movement, and physiological load so you can design highly individualized exercise programs. This is the corrective exercise system used by CHEK professionals – trained through a five-level progression.
Integrated Movement Science Level 1
IMS Level 1 introduces the CHEK system for assessing posture, movement, and physiological load. You'll learn to identify dysfunction, apply corrective exercise strategies, and design effective programs tailored to each client.
View IMS Level 1- The CHEK postural and advanced assessment system
- Scientific program design principles
- The CHEK exercise phase progression system
- Precise exercise prescription and coaching
- Scientific Core Conditioning
- Scientific Back Training
- Program Design
Integrated Movement Science Level 2
IMS Level 2 expands your understanding of human movement through developmental patterns and Primal Pattern® assessment. You'll learn to identify movement inefficiencies and build more individualised corrective and performance programs.
View IMS Level 2- Infant Development Pattern evaluation
- Primal Pattern® analysis
- Dynamic spinal assessment
- Full-body length-tension assessments
- Advanced Program Design
- Scientific Stretching
Integrated Movement Science Level 3
IMS Level 3 develops your ability to assess and correct spinal and lower extremity dysfunction. You'll learn advanced orthopedic and postural analysis to support more precise corrective exercise and rehabilitation programming.
View IMS Level 3- Advanced spinal assessment
- Lower extremity rehabilitation strategies
- Advanced orthopedic and postural analysis
- Chronic pain corrective exercise programming
- Spinal Structures and Function
- The Science and Application of Infant Development for Adults
- The CHEK Approach to the Lower Limb
Integrated Movement Science Level 4
IMS Level 4 brings together advanced upper-body assessment with the CHEK Totem Pole system. You'll learn to evaluate complex movement dysfunctions and apply integrated corrective strategies across the full body.
- The CHEK Totem Pole assessment system
- Advanced upper-body biomechanics
- Cervical spine, TMJ, and vision assessment
- Clinical-level evaluation and coaching
- Scientific Shoulder Training
- Case History Review
Integrated Movement Science Level 5
IMS Level 5 is the culmination of the CHEK Practitioner journey and is taught personally by Paul Chek. This level integrates all prior IMS teachings — beginning with a comprehensive review of the full CHEK system before progressing into advanced clinical evaluation, the 4 Doctors framework, energy-body concepts, and practitioner communication mastery.
- Integration and refinement of all prior CHEK teachings
- Evaluation with Paul Chek at the highest practitioner level
- The 4 Doctors system for health and well-being
- Nonviolent communication and sacred listening
- Case Study Review
Holistic Lifestyle Coaching
Health problems rarely come from movement alone. CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coaching teaches practitioners how to assess and coach the deeper lifestyle factors affecting health – covering diet, stress, rest, and the lifestyle behaviours that drive long-term outcomes.
Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Level 1
HLC Level 1 is the foundation of the CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coaching program. You'll learn the core systems and principles used to assess lifestyle factors and build personalised health strategies.
View HLC Level 1- The CHEK 4 Doctors assessment system
- The Primal Pattern® Eating system
- The CHEK Six Foundational Principles
- The CHEK Work-In system and coaching approach
- How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! by Paul Chek
Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Level 2
HLC Level 2 builds on the HLC 1 foundation and develops your ability to coach clients at a deeper level. You'll learn more advanced assessment and coaching tools for understanding lifestyle patterns, motivation, and wellness program design.
View HLC Level 2- Advanced clinical coaching principles
- The Health Appraisal Questionnaire system
- Client communication and motivation strategies
- Comprehensive wellness program design
- Completion of HLC Level 1 and exam
- Program Design
- Primal Pattern® Eating
- The Last 4 Doctors You'll Ever Need
- A C.H.E.K Practitioner's Guide to the How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy Questionnaires
Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Level 3
HLC Level 3 develops your ability to work with more complex client cases and deeper lifestyle challenges. You'll refine your assessment and coaching skills to address physiological, behavioural, and holistic influences on health.
View HLC Level 3- Advanced assessment of complex clients
- Lifestyle coaching for chronic health challenges
- Holistic case management strategies
- Applied psychospiritual coaching insights
- Completion of HLC Level 2 and exam
- The 1-2-3-4 of Overcoming Addiction, Obesity and Disease
- The L4D Audio Companion
- Holistic Health and Performance for Women
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Two Ways to Become a CHEK Practitioner
Same destination – two ways to get there. Choose the learning style that fits you.
Self-Paced Learning
Complete courses individually online or through workshops. Start with one topic and progress on your own schedule with online delivery available across most levels.
As you move into more advanced stages, live training and practical assessment are included so you can apply the system with real people and real feedback. Once you're inside, choose your direction:
- HLC: Lifestyle & health coaching (nutrition, stress, sleep, habits)
- IMS: Functional movement coaching (assessment, corrective exercise, performance)
- Lifestyle & health coaching (nutrition, stress, sleep, habits)
- Functional movement coaching (assessment, corrective exercise, performance)
Structured Learning
Follow the guided CHEK pathway with mentorship and progression. Clear sequencing, faculty direction, and real-life implementation built in so you don't have to figure it out alone.
From entry level through advanced CHEK Practitioner levels, you'll follow a clear roadmap that blends online study with live training and real-world practice, typically around 4–6 hours per week.
You'll develop alongside others, get feedback as you go, and build strong friendships and a professional network that can last for years.
What Does Our Licence Cover?
CHEK Licensing is administered by the CHEK Institute as a professional training designation with ongoing development. It is not government licensure.
A CHEK Practitioner licence recognises that you have completed the required training, demonstrated the required competencies, and are authorised to use the CHEK Practitioner designation in your professional practice. Your licence requires ongoing CPD to maintain active status.
Learn about Licensing →Start Your CHEK Practitioner Journey
Whether you're a personal trainer, therapist, coach, or health professional, the CHEK System provides the most complete framework for understanding human health and performance. Choose your first step below.