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The National Posture Institute’s Online Certified Goniometry Specialist (CGS) 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 assess their clients/patients joint and muscular range of motion (ROM) using a Goniometer. The program will teach you how to analyze and assess an individual utilizing a goniometer as a measuring, evaluation, and assessment tool. Whether you are a fitness/health professional or a college student taking an assessment or kinesiology course; learn how to perform and conduct goniometry assessments.

• Teaches how goniometry assessments will allow for the design of a complementary exercise/rehab program focusing on measuring and improving joint range of motion (ROM) and posture.
• Learn protocols to implement a Goniometry Assessment Program into a facility or organizations current health and exercise testing program.
• Teaches the measurement procedures and techniques of performing goniometric assessments.
• Teaches procedures of how to explain assessment results to a client or patient.

• Full Access to the Online Certificate Program Site for three (3) months.
• 1 DVD (filmed in HD 130 minutes), includes a detailed lecture and procedures of conducting goniometer assessments for all major joint structures.
• 1 bonus 8. 5 in. Goniometer.
• Exclusive lecture, instruction, and guidance by Ken Baldwin, Assistant Professor, NPI’s Executive Director, & IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year Award Recipient.
• Details on how to implement a Goniometry Assessment Program at your facility.
• Professional instruction to test joint range of motion to prevent musculoskeletal imbalances and injury.
• Printable handout(s) to conduct a goniometry assessment program.
• Prepare you to take the Final Certificate Exam online.

• This program is a self- paced, online distance education.
• 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 program.
• 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.