
Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification – Holistic Fitness Online Course
✅ Accredited Online Course
🇱 Level 1 Professional Certification
💪 24/7 Course Access
⚡️ Student Support-Phone/Email
💻 Online / PDFs / Word Docs
✍️ Exam Included in the Price
🎯 Up to 8 CECs/CEUs
🕑 6 Weeks to Complete
🕑 8+ Hours
🕑 Self-Paced on Your Schedule
🕑 Can be done in 1 Week
👏 Resume / Portfolio Booster
🏆 1 Professional “G” Certification Credential Designation
🏆 Certification Credential Certificate Included in the Price
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As a Running Injury Specialist Certification Online Course will learn the causes of common running injuries and how to develop workouts with training techniques that encompass strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance. Learn more > course objectives.
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SUPERCHARGE YOUR CAREER AND RESUME
GET CERTIFIED AS A RUNNING INJURY PREVENTION SPECIALIST
Become a CERTIFIED Running Injury Prevention Specialist
With this set-by-step course, identify the most common injuries associated with running, and learn self-care techniques, and important training considerations for pain-free, running. Then encourage high-performance running with the effective running workouts you gain from this Online Course.
What GMP Fitness® Level is a Certified Running Injury Prevention Specialist?
Stand Out and Gain Greater Recognition: The Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course provides you with a Level 1 Professional Certification Credential Designation. This “Professional” Specialization Credential will help set you apart and set you up with skills and abilities to help clients with running injury prevention programming and training exercises and stretches. TRANSFORM LIVES with a GMP Fitness® Professional Specialist Certification Credential. An Accredited Holistic Fitness Certification that will deepen your knowledge and boost your resume.
How do I Become a GMP Fitness® Certified Professional Running Injury Prevention Specialist?
To become a Certified Running Prevention Specialist you will need to complete the Online Course and pass the Final Exam.
How Long Will It Take to Complete the Professional Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course?
The Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course is 8+ hours. If you were to commit to 2 hours a day you would complete the course in under 7 days.
What are the GMP Fitness® Online Course Advantages?
✓ Mobile and Tablet Optimized
✓ Certificate of Completion
✓ Supplemental Resources
✓ Client Tip Handout and/or Charts
✓ Amazing GMP Fitness® support—Our support is ready when you are.
✓ Study at your own pace. Take all the time you need to study and practice.
✓ No Extra or Added Fees – Everything is included in the price. “What You Get.”
How do the Professional Holistic Online Courses Work?
✓ Enroll in the course.
✓ Download the course components.
✓ Complete any online lessons.
✓ Complete the online evaluation.
✓ Take the online final exam.
✓ Receive your Certificate.
✓ Go back to the extra assignments anytime you like and learn more.
How do the Professional Holistic Fitness Online Course Final Exams Work?
✓ Open-book exam.
✓ No time limit to take.
✓ 25 questions
✓ Exam included in the price.
✓ No retake fees.
✓ Paper option.
✓ A passing grade is 80%.
✓ More Final Exam FAQS.
GMP Fitness® Holistic Fitness Online Course Accreditations and Approvals
GMP Fitness® Professional Accreditations and Approvals for the Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course
The GMP Fitness® Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course is fully Accredited and Approved by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM), the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP), the American Natural Wellness Practitioners Board (ANWPB), the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches Board (AANWC), the American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners (AANWP), and the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board. More CEC/CEU Approvals.
Who is the GMP Fitness® Professional Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course For?
Everyone can learn from this program. The Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course is for anyone wanting to improve and advance their personal and professional growth and knowledge of a holistic approach to a fit and healthy lifestyle.
It is suitable for a wide array of health experts and professionals including certified health and fitness professionals, personal trainers, group fitness instructors, health educators, wellness program directors, medical exercise specialists, chiropractors, chiropractic assistants, sports coaches, recreational activity instructors, physical therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, registered dietitians, occupational therapists, safety experts, physical education teachers, recreational activity instructors, registered nurses, certified nurse assistants, naturopaths, herbalists, physicians, osteopaths, and other allied health professionals.
Why Become a GMP Fitness® Certified Professional Running Injury Prevention Specialist?
→ Enhance your current health or fitness-based career and also specialize in a niche.
→ Enhance your professional knowledge and gain a competitive advantage.
→ Build your business to help your clients achieve their running improvement goals through a holistic approach.
→ Discover personal and professional growth.
→ Define your vision and pursue your passion.
What Happens When I Complete the Cycling Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course?
When you Successfully Complete Any Nationally and Internationally Accreditated GMP Fitness® Professional Holistic Sports and Fitness Certification Online Course:
1. YOU GET A Professional “G” Specialist Certification Credential Designation – GMP Fitness® Certified “Professional” Running Injury Prevention Specialist.
2. YOU GET Valuable CECs/CEUs. You can achieve and fulfill continuing education hours in many professions. This Accredited Professional Specialist Certification Course Credential is approved for up to 8 CECs/CEUs.
What Advanced Course Bundle is the Professional Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification included in?
The Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course is included in the GMP Fitness® ADVANCED Triathlon Training Specialist Certification Online Course Bundle. There are 2 other Online Courses in this GMP Fitness® Bundle. See below for details on how you qualify for “GMP Fitness® Quadruple Credential Designations,” 25+ CEUs/CECs, and the option for Board Certification with this GMP Fitness® ADVANCED Holistic Fitness Online Course Bundles.
What is the GMP Fitness® Quadruple Credential Certification and How Do You Qualify for it?
When you enroll in the GMP Fitness® Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course you qualify for “GMP Fitness Quadruple Credential Designations.”
How do you qualify? Now or at another time simply enroll in the 2 other courses that make up the GMP Fitness® ADVANCED Triathlon Training Specialist Certification Online Course Bundle. These include the:
• Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course
• Triathlon Injury Prevention Specialist Certification Online Course
Again, all 3 courses make up the GMP Fitness® ADVANCED Triathlon Training Specialist Certification Online Course Bundle. When you successfully complete all 3 courses and pass 3 final exams you earn the 3 GMP Fitness® Professional Credential Designations and 1 GMP Fitness® Advanced Credential Designation as well. These 4 Credential Designations display your dedication to your career, your profession, and those you work with.
And if you are ready to order the entire Certification Online Course Bundle NOW – you will get a Discount! Just click here to enroll in the GMP Fitness® ADVANCED Triathlon Training Specialist Certification Online Course Bundle NOW.


Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification
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 Book
✓ Running Injury Questionnaire
✓ Running Injury-Free Handouts
✓ Running Plans & Programs
✓ Running Workouts & Charts
✓ Trainer & Client Charts
✓ Resource Articles & Videos
Online Components
✓ Lesson Plan Steps
✓ Final Exam and Instant Grading
✓ Certificate of Completion
Big Bonus: Specialist Designation
✓ Your Specialist Designation does not expire
✓ There are NO FEES to keep your Credential current
Related Course Option
✓ Downloadable or Printed Course Workbook – Optional Purchase
The Course Workbook is designed to help you present your results, check your understanding of the material, and reinforce important topics from the course. This learning tool is full of descriptions and demonstrations of the techniques discussed in the course. It will help you retain the course information better and prepare you for the exam. Email info@gmpfitness.com.
✓ Identify common running injuries.
✓ List frequent beginner running mistakes.
✓ Explain why spasms can stop you in your tracks.
✓ Identify the trigger points that affect runners.
✓ Distinguish how to correct muscle imbalances.
✓ Practice self-care techniques to prevent and eliminate spasms.
✓ State the answer to choosing the right running surface.
✓ Review the training palette of an elite runner.
✓ Explain the importance of heart rate monitoring.
✓ Relate why foot care can enhance performance and efficiency.
✓ Describe “time to rest” body indicators
✓ Explain the importance of cross training.
✓ List tips for your first race.
✓ Apply the key workouts and four phases of fast runners.
✓ Demonstrate essential injury prevention stretches.
✓ Create a preventative and a beginner running program.
CECs/CEUs, Accreditations & Certification Board 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—please contact GMP Fitness at 888-467-3488 or email info@gmpfitness.com (or click here). The course may be pending approval or you can email for a discount to offset the petition fee. We can also help with any information pertaining to the curse that may be needed.
* Military discount 10% off. Please email us for the discount code.
✓ American College of Sports Medicine —ACSM*—8—see the statement below
✓ ACTION Certifciation—ACTION—0.8
✓ American Fitness Professionals Association—AFPA—8
✓ British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association—BCRPA—8
✓ International Fitness Professionals Association—IFPA—8
✓ International Tennis Performance Association—ITPA*—8—see the statement below
✓ International Sports Sciences Association—ISSA—8
✓ National Academy of Sports Medicine—NASM—.8 with a Petition*
✓ National Federation of Professional Trainers—NFPT—1.5
✓ National Strength Professionals Association—NSPA—8
✓ American Senior Fitness Association—SFA—0.8
✓ World Instructor Training Schools—WITS—8
*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—..8 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 (8 hours which is .8 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 is an internationally accredited and certified training provider by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
Other Professionals
For all other professionals – including chiropractors, doctors, physical therapists, massage therapists, etc., please email info@gmpfitness.com if you are interested in taking this course and receiving CEs.
Validation of Learning For Credit and Non-Credit
Continuing Education Credits (CECs/CEUs) will be applied for certified professionals and others who request them. You will receive an electronic version of your Certificate, which can be printed for your records and also redeemed for CEUs/CECs with your organization or school. The number of credits can be found on your Certificate. Also on the Certificate may be a provider number and the name of the organization or school.
Even if no credits are available from your organization or school, you may be able to download a Certificate. If not, a Certificate will be emailed to you.
Achievement Recognition Certificates
For the Achievement Recognition Certificates – Go to the “Credential Recognition” Tab. These Credentials are GREAT for your PORTFOLIO!
GMP Fitness Exam Facts
✓ Exam instructions are online.
✓ Online true/false and/or multiple/choice final exam.
✓ 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 CEU/CEC Certificate or a Certificate will be emailed to you.
✓ NO fees to take the exam–included in the price.
✓ NO fees to Retake the exam–included in the price.
Simple Steps To Get Your Certificate
1. Pass the online final exam.
2. Receive your CEU/CEC certificate and/or Credential Certificate.
3. CEU/CEC Certificates are available for you to download but they are not the updated certificates. It is better to wait for the certificate to be emailed to you. Credentials Certificates will be emailed to you. Both certificates will emailed to you within 2 business days, but usually the day you pass the exam.
Your Reward For Excellence
→ GREAT for your PORTFOLIO or place it in a frame!
→ Display your accomplishments and new skills with this Distinguished Achievement Recognition Certificate.
→ Professional Certification Credential Certificate. This Certificate is emailed and included with the price of the Course.
→ Title: GMP Fitness® Certified Running Injury Prevention Specialist
GMP Fitness® Certificates are earned credentials and rewarded recognition that can be displayed online – on social media, blogs, websites, or printed for use in a portfolio, resume, business cards, or framed and put on a wall. They are an indicator of accomplishment, added skills, and knowledge. They offer a way to share your new skills and abilities.
What does it take to become a Professional Specialist?
You will need to complete the course and pass the final 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 the Running Injury Prevention Specialist Certification?
The time frame to complete the Running Injury Prevention Specialist Course is 6 weeks. If you cannot complete the course in 6 weeks. If you cannot complete the course in 6 weeks please email info@gmpfitness.com to request an extension due to an extenuating circumstance are situation.
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.
Professional (P) Course Prerequisites
Just One Prerequisite … To qualify to take any of the GMP Fitness Courses you must be at least 18 years of age. See our FAQs for more information.
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.
I have gained some great knowledge on how to prevent running injuries and how to use some tools for self care. I will be able to apply the contents of this continuing education course to my work with new runner clients.
A deeper understanding of running injuries. As a running coach, this has given me more info to work with, with my clients.
Very valuable information for my clients and self-training as well! I've been training more than a dozen clients Individually and in group sessions. I will be adding more of the activities mainly for Senior adults. Online training is very appropriate, especially given the climate and status of the p ...Read More
More insight in prevent running injuries. Apply those knowledge in helping my clients in their daily workout.
Better able to make training plans for runners and assess and prevent runner injuries. I am focused on injury prevention and rehab particularly with endurance athletes.
I really learned a lot about stretching, consistency and proper training to avoid injury. Yes, I will use this within my own life and running adventures. This was a great course.
I’ve learned a lot regarding warming up, and different exercises which help improve running! Yes. I will most certainly share the information. It was very well laid out and clear instructions unlike some of AFPA’s courses, and it was wonderful to learn in detail.
More knowledge on something I personally love to do that I can now begin to perfect for myself and others. I will apply it by referring back to the content and incorporating it with my clients who want to begin exercising.
Learned a lot more than I knew about running. I will incorporate some activities for clients who are interested and of course can always use the stretching exercises. Easy to read and understand. Interesting also.
Better understanding of Running Injury Prevention. Through my future running workshops and clients