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The National Posture Institute’s Online Certified Resistance Training Professional (RTP) Certificate Program is designed for personal trainers, group exercise instructors (Aerobic/Strength/TRX/Pilates/Yoga etc�), athletic trainers, allied medical professionals (physical therapists/chiropractors) interested in learning a detailed process to teach, analyze, and perfect resistance training exercises/movements for their clients/patients. Whether you are a fitness/health professional, college student, or individual from the general public; learn how to perform biomechanically safe and effective resistance exercises and develop training programs to correct posture and body alignment and avoid exercise- related injuries.

• Learn to choose and teach the safest exercise movement for specific muscle groups based on physiological, neurological, and biomechanical principles.
• Learn the proper method to teach, demonstrate, and grade/rank an exercise movement using NPI’s Exercise- Movement Grading System.
• Learn how to develop observation, evaluation, educational, and feedback strategies.
• Learn the 3 phases of biomechanical/scientific analysis to perform resistance training exercises using free weights, cable/selectorized machines, body weight exercises, stability balls, exercise tubing, etc.
• Learn how to sequence and select the best exercises to enhance a client’s/patients posture and body alignment using NPI’s Exercise Training Matrix.

• Full Access to the Online Certificate Program Site for three (3) months.
• 7- DVDs (11 Hours/filmed in HD), includes, exercise design for Chest/back/shoulders/arms/legs/trunk/core.
• Prepare you to take the Final Certificate Exam online.
• Printable handout(s) that include NPI’s Exercise- Movement Grading System and NPI’s Exercise Training Matrix.
• Prepare you to take the Final Certificate Exam online.

• This program is a self- paced, online distance education certificate.
• The Online Certificate program can be completed in the convenience of your own home, office, or classroom.
• You have three (3) months of unlimited individual access to complete the certificate course.
• Prerequisites - It is recommended that you are a current Certified Posture Specialist, or have a personal training/fitness certification, or are a graduate/current student with a degree in exercise science, fitness, athletic training, physical therapy, or other related allied health/medical field.
• Access courses from any Web browser.
• Allows you to progress at your own pace through the online format.

• Receive a minimum of 70% to pass the Examination and graduate (Examination is automatically graded for immediate results).
• Graduates will receive a Certificate via email upon successfully completing the online program and passing the Examination.

• A computer with email and internet connection.
• Online students/clients should have basic computer knowledge.