Everyone can learn from this program. The Functional Training Specialist Certification Online Program is for anyone wanting to improve and advance their personal and professional growth and knowledge of a holistic 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.

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

Downloadable Components
✓ All Course Books
✓ Supplemental Drills
✓ Training Plans and Programs
✓ Trainer and Client Charts
✓ Client Session Plan Collection
✓ Each course in the Functional Training Specialist Certification Course bundle includes reading, activities, exercises, and/or links to external links to enhance the learning experience.

Online Components
✓ Video Demos
✓ Lesson Plan Steps. Note: The Downloadable Lesson Plans provide more extensive information.
✓ Pre Exam
✓ Final Exam and Instant Grading

Over $500 FREE Bonuses For Each Course in the Bundle
✓ Lifetime—24/7 access.
✓ Course support.
✓ No recertification renewal fees.
✓ NO fees to take the exam.
✓ NO fees for exam retakes.
✓ Your Specialist Designation does not expire.
✓ Advanced Certification CEU/CEC Certificate included.
✓ When you complete a course you will be added to the GMP Fitness Loyalty Discount Program.

Before ordering, if you’ve taken any of the courses in the Functional Training Specialist Certification Course Bundle please  email info@gmpfitness.com for pricing.

✓ Assess flexibility and posture.

✓ Examine core development for a functional, stable spine.
✓ Examine the importance of stretching.
✓ Describe how functional training is about movement, not equipment.
✓ Identify cross-training benefits to prevent injury.
✓ Evaluate how to improve base-level stability and mobility skills.
✓ Identify physical imbalances, limitations, and weaknesses.
✓ Demonstrate how to add functional movement patterns.
✓ Demonstrate simple exercises to strengthen weak points.
✓ Demonstrate functional training exercises for flexibility, core stability, balance, and strength.

The 4 Courses in the Functional Training Specialist Certification Online Course Bundle include the following:
•  Core Training Specialist Certification Online Course
•  Flexibility Training Specialist Certification Online Course
•  Lower Ball Ball Specialist Certification Online Course
•  Posture Analysis Specialist Certification Online Course
Note: If you have taken one of the courses in this bundle please email GMP Fitness® before ordering – info@gmpfitness.com.

Fulfill Your CEC/CEU Requirements
The Functional Training Specialist Certification Course Bundle contains 4 different courses. Each time you complete a Course you will get CECs/CEUs. For most certification companies – the Entire Specialist Bundle Program will fulfill your CEC/CEU requirements.

Continuing Education Certificates (CECs/CEUs)
Continuing Education Credits (CECs/CEUs) are for all students.

• They can be used to show you have gained a new skill, deepened your knowledge, enhanced your academic capabilities, broadened your learning abilities, and added to your expertise.
• For professional licensure they can be applied as part of a renewal process for your organization.

→  After you pass the final exam and email the required documents a CEU/CEC Certificate will emailed to you within 2 business days, but usually the day you pass the exam.

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

✓ American College of Sports Medicine —ACSM*—30—see the statement below
✓ ACTION Certifciation—ACTION—3.0
✓ American Fitness Professionals Association—AFPA—30
✓ British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association—BCRPA—30
✓ International Tennis Performance Association—ITPA*—30—see the statement below
✓ International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)—20 with a Petition*
✓ National Academy of Sports Medicine—NASM—1.9 with a Petition*
✓ National Strength Professionals Association—NSPA—30
✓ American Senior Fitness Association—SFA—3.0
✓ World Instructor Training Schools—WITS—19

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

* International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)—.20 CEUs 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.

*National Academy of Sports Medicine—.1.9 CEUs 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), and the course hours, for this course you would put 20+ hours, and the date of completion, and upload the course certificate you get at the end of the course, and pay $25. Again this $25 will be either refunded (if you have already placed the order) or deducted from your order (with a code from GMP Fitness).

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

Special Notes
If you do not see your certification company in the list below (for example, ACE or others—please email info@gmpfitness.com. The course may be pending approval, being considered for approval, or may need to be petitioned. If it is a petition we can help with any information about the petition process that may be needed. Similar to ISSA and NASM we can offer you a $25 discount to help offset the petition fee.

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

Other Professionals
For all other professionals – including (but not limited to) chiropractors, doctors, physical therapists, massage therapists, naturopaths, nurses, teachers, etc., please email info@gmpfitness.com if you are interested in taking this course and receiving CEs. We may be able to offer you a discount on the course (to help offset a potential petition fee) if your organization is not currently approved as a CEC/CEU Provider. We can also assist you in finding out if you can receive CECs/CEUs for your state or organization renewal. You can also check with your State or Board to find out if they will accept the course for continuing education credits.

Board Certification is Optional
Students who complete and pass this Course are eligible for Board Certification.
✓American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) – non-exam

Over $2,000 FREE Bonuses – $500 For Each Course
✓ Exam instructions are online.
✓ Online true/false and/or multiple/choice final exams.
✓ 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.
✓ A CEU/CEC Certificate will be emailed to you.
✓ 4 exams – one for each Course in this bundle.
✓ NO fees to take the exam–included in the Free Bonuses.
✓ NO fees to take the exam–included in the Free Bonuses.

Recognition—Your Reward For Excellence

→ Title: GMP Fitness® Certified Certified Functional Training Specialist

→ 4 Different Certificates (these are CEC/CEU Certificates and included in the price).

Each time you complete a Course (4 in the Functional Training Specialist Certification Course Bundle) you will get up to 15 CECs/CEUs. For many certification companies – this Program will fulfill your CEC/CEU requirements.

Display your Specialist Credentials with our “Advanced Functional Training Specialist” Bundle CEU/CEC Certificate Pack.

You get 1 Advanced Specialist Certificate plus 4 Professional Specialist CEU/CEC Certificates
→ Title: GMP Fitness® Certified Core Training Specialist
→ Title: GMP Fitness® Certified Flexibility and Stretching Training Specialist
→ Title: GMP Fitness® Certified Lower Body Stability Ball Specialist
→ Title: GMP Fitness® Certified Posture Analysis Specialist
→ Title:  Certified Functional Training Specialist (Advanced Certificate)

Validation of Learning For Credit and Non-Credit
You will receive an electronic version of your Certificates, 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 each Certificate.

Simple Steps To Get Your Certificate
1. Pass the online final exam.
2. Email all required documents to info@gmpfitness.com.
3. Receive your Professional Certification CEC/CEU Certificate.
4. Professional Certification CEC/CEU Certificate will be emailed to you within 2 business days, but usually the day you pass the exam.

GCAQ Achievement Recognition Package
For the Achievement Recognition Certificates – Go to the “GCAQ Achievement Recognition Package” Tab. These Credentials are GREAT for your PORTFOLIO!

SUPERCHARGE Your Portfolio and Resume With Credential Verification Certificates & Badges

GMP Fitness® Distinguished Achievement Recognition Certification Certificates and Badge Certificates are earned credentials and rewarded recognition. They are an indicator of accomplishment, added skills, and knowledge. They offer a way to share your new skills and abilities.

Title: GMP Fitness® Certified Functional Training Specialist

GCAQ Achievement Recognition Package
You get Certificates and Badge Wallet Cards with a variety of GMP Fitness Credential Logos.
🏆 Verifiable Professional Certification Credential Certificates
Distinguished Black and White & Color Certificates (PDFs)
🏆 Verifiable Professional Certification Credential Badges
Badge Wallet Cards (10 per/PDF)
👏 Lifetime Verifiable Credentials – No Renewal Fees
→ GCAQ Packages have a fee. After you enroll in the course there will be Information on how to get this package.

Display your accomplishments and new skills.
You get an assortment of Certificates and Badges and display them online, on social media, blogs, websites, or printed for use in a portfolio, resume, business cards, or framed and put on a wall. You can also put them in a display case, as a banner on a wall, or in a shadow box.

What does it take to become a Certified Functional Training Specialist?
To become a Certified Functional Training Specialist you will need to complete each course and pass 4 exams.

Keeping your Credentials Current
There are no fees to keep your credentials current, as this is included in the Free Bonuses. However, we encourage students to pursue further education to elevate their skills, fortify their knowledge, and demonstrate dedication and commitment to their clients and profession.

Are all materials included in the course?
Yes. All required materials for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

How long do I have to complete the Functional Training Specialist Certification Bundle?
The time frame to complete the course is 3 months. If you cannot complete the course in 3 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.

Advanced (A) Course Prerequisites
There is just one prerequisite to qualify for any of the GMP Fitness® Courses: you need to be a high school junior (homeschooling similar time frame). Keep in mind that these courses are for career and workplace readiness, hard and soft skill building, and professional and personal growth that can be applied to various professions.

Customer Course Support
As part of the GMP Fitness® commitment to customer service, you will receive exceptional customer support. If you have a question after purchasing the course, please email info@gmpfitness.com.