✓ Relate proper posture and core stability to balance.
✓ Recognize exercise precautions for all age groups.
✓ Describe balance therapy exercises.
✓ Define proprioceptive awareness.
✓ Examine important client cues.
✓ Explain the benefits of barefoot training.
✓ Demonstrate balance progressions.
✓ Practice pelvic floor activation and neutral position.
✓ Recognize when to add low-tech fitness tools.
✓ Practice a proprioceptive warm-up.
✓ Demonstrate core base exercises and safe balance progressions.
✓ Create functional balance therapy exercise routines.

GMP Big Advantage – Instant access – dive in and start learning right away. Download the materials to the course and view them offline – so you are not confined to being online.

Downloadable Components
Course Books
Contain detailed information on the topics below. The Course Books are separated into Modules. They are in PDF format which is great for offline learning.
Course Module Main Topics
✓ Enhance Proprioceptive Awareness With An Effective Warm-Up
✓ Core Base Exercises
✓ Balance Training Exercise Routines
✓ Boost Your Balance Training
Course Module Learning Tasks and Reflection
Creative-Generative Task Workbook – Includes podcast(s) and a resource library with external links to athletic performance, nutrition, educational assets, marketing, how to grow your business, and personalization strategies.
Course Learning Workbooks
Engaging activity and reasoning questions that lead you through each module. Designed to help you present your results and check your understanding of the course material.
Course Module Notebooks
Note-taking helps individuals learn more effectively and efficiently.
Course Lesson Plan
An extensive plan that guides you through the entire course and more.
Bonus 1: Progress Chart System
A collection of customizable training plans to record client progress, set goals, and reward progress.
Bonus 2: Reflection Journal
In addition to the Activity Labs Assignments and G Assist Learning – “Reflection Learning” will help personalize and deepen the quality of learning.
• Reflection Learning Log and Journal Templates
• Reflection Bank Of Questions
• An assortment of worksheets and questions to reflect on your course experience and expand your learning.

Online Components
✓ Final Exam and Instant Grading
✓ Certificate of Completion

Big Bonus: Specialist Designation
✓ Your Specialist Designation does not expire
✓ NO FEES to keep your Credential current

And More
✓ No Final Exam Retake Fees
✓ Education Tech Support
✓ Lifetime—24/7 access

CECs/CEUs and Board Certification Approvals
GMP Fitness® is internationally and nationally approved and accredited by the following organizations.

Special Notes
If you do not see your certification company in the list below (for example, NASM, ACE, NSCA, or others—please contact GMP Fitness® at 888-467-3488 or email info@gmpfitness.com (or click here). The course may be pending approval, being considered for approval, or may need to be petitioned. You can email for a discount to offset the petition fee. We can also help with any information pertaining to the petition process that may be needed.

* Military discount 10% off. Please email for the discount code.

CEC and CEU Approval
✓ American College of Sports Medicine —ACSM*—30—see the statement below
✓ America Fitness Professionals Association—AFPA—16
✓ British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association—BCRPA—30
✓ International Fitness Professionals Association—IFPA—30
✓ International Tennis Performance Association—ITPA*—30—see the statement below
✓ International Sports Sciences Association—ISSA—30
✓ National Academy of Sports Medicine—NASM—1.9 with a Petition*
✓ National Federation of Professional Trainers—NFPT—2.0
✓ National Strength Professionals Association—NSPA—30
✓ American Senior Fitness Association—SFA—2.5
✓ World Instructor Training Schools—WITS—30

*The American College of Sports Medicine accepts CEC”s if another major fitness organization approves the GMP Fitness® Courses, for example, the ISSA, NASM, etc.), even if ACSM is not listed.

*National Academy of Sports Medicine—1.9 CEUs but with a petition. GMP Fitness® will deduct $25 from your order or refund your order $25 to offset the petition fee which is a simple online process. After you pass the course you put in the name of the provider (GMP Fitness), the course hours (30 hours which is 1.9 CEUs), and the date of completion, upload the certificate you receive for the course, and pay $25.

* The International Tennis Performance Association—IITPA
ITPA members can earn continuing credits for their certifications through GMP Fitness®.

GMP Fitness® Exam Facts
✓ Exam instructions are online.
✓ 50 multiple-choice and true/false questions.
✓ You must pass the exam with 80% or higher.
✓ NO time limit to take the exam.
✓ You can save your final exam if you cannot complete it in one sitting.
✓ Immediate grading and exam results.
✓ Instant download to your certificate of achievement.
✓ NO fees to take the exam–included in the price.
✓ NO fees to Retake the exam–included in the price.

When will I receive my Continuing Education Certificate (CECs/CEUs)?
→  After you pass the final exam a CEU/CEC Certificate will emailed to you within 2 business days, but usually the day you pass the exam.

Recognition—Your Reward For Excellence
→ On successful completion of the final exam and submitting all required course documents you will be emailed a Distinguished Certified Balance Therapy and Functional Training Elite Designation Credential Certificate.
(This Certificate is included with the price of the Course).
→ Optional Purchase—Same Distinguished Achievement Recognition Certificate (mailed). A $20 fee applies in the US only – GREAT for your PORTFOLIO!!!

What does it take to be an Elite Specialist?
To become a Balance Therapy and Functional Training Specialist Certification, you will need to complete the course and the collaborative assessment tool and pass a 50-question exam.

Keeping your Credentials Current
There are NO FEES to keep your Credentials current, but we do strongly encourage students to take further education. This will not only elevate your skills and fortify your knowledge, but it will also show your dedication and commitment to your clients and your profession.

How long do I have to complete this Master Specialist Certification?
The time frame to complete the course is 6 months. If you cannot complete the course in 6 months please email info@gmpfitness.com.

You will have 24/7 access to this course. You are welcome to revisit the materials as many times as you like. The length of time required to complete the course depends on the individual’s dedication and available time to study.

Elite (E) Course Prerequisites
While anyone over the age of 18 years old can complete the educational content included in the GMP Fitness® Courses we do recommend a few things for the Elite Specialist Courses.
• Knowledge of English and arithmetic.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• A background in fitness equipment and exercises.
• Note: Continuing Education Credits (CECs/CEUs) will only be applied for certified fitness professionals and other allied health professionals.

Customer Course Support
As part of the GMP Fitness® commitment to customer service, you’ll receive unsurpassed, exceptional customer support. Have a question after you purchase the course—contact us at info@gmpfitness.com or call 888-467-3488.