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
✓ Study Workbook
✓ Notes Guide
✓ Soccer Resources
✓ Sample Practice Plans
✓ Youth Conditioning Plans

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

And More
✓ No Final Exam Retake Fees
✓ Education Tech Support
✓ 24/7 Access

✓ Describe an endurance game-based training plan
✓ Describe speed success keys for youth soccer players
✓ Define resistance training guidelines for soccer players aged 8 to 18
✓ Explain when and how to use plyometric movements
✓ Explain youth age group’s conditioning plans with sets, repetitions, loads, and exercises
✓ Explain youth periodization strength training to develop basic and maximal strength
✓ Demonstrate speed and agility programs for the three different age groups
✓ Define different flexibility types for young soccer players
✓ Demonstrate various stretching, warm-up, and cool-down routines
✓ Demonstrate soccer-specific resistance training workouts
✓ Demonstrate circuit training formats for children and adolescents

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*—22—see the statement below
✓ ACTION Certification—ACTION—2.2
✓ America Fitness Professionals Association—AFPA—22
✓ British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association—BCRPA—22
✓ International Fitness Professionals Association—IFPA—22
✓ International Tennis Performance Association—ITPA*—22—see the statement below
✓ International Sports Sciences Association—ISSA—22
✓ National Academy of Sports Medicine—NASM—1.9 with a Petition*
✓ National Federation of Professional Trainers—NFPT—2.0
✓ National Strength Professionals Association—NSPA—22
✓ American Senior Fitness Association—SFA—2.2
✓ World Instructor Training Schools—WITS—22

*The ACSM 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 (22 hours which is .1.9 CEUs), and the date of completion, upload the certificate you receive for the course and pay $25.

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

Information Regarding CECs For 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.
✓ 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

→ Youth Soccer Fitness Specialist Certificate upon successful completion of the exam (This is a downloadable CEC/CEU Certificate – included with the price of the Course)

→ Distinguished Achievement Recognition Certificate
Display your Specialist Credential with our Distinguished “Professional Youth Soccer Fitness Specialist” Certificate.
GREAT for your PORTFOLIO!!!

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 does it take to complete the Youth Soccer Fitness Specialist Certification?
The time frame to complete the Youth Soccer Fitness Specialist Certification course is 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.