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The National Posture Institute (NPI) is an educational and certificate organization that provides health and fitness educational programs, public outreach, corporate wellness, and professional certificate programs for allied health/medical/fitness professionals to become Certified Posture Specialists™ (CPS™) or Certified Resistance Training Professionals™ (RTP™). The National Posture Institute addresses the following five distinct areas to achieve its mission:... moreThe National Posture Institute (NPI) is an educational and certificate organization that provides health and fitness educational programs, public outreach, corporate wellness, and professional certificate programs for allied health/medical/fitness professionals to become Certified Posture Specialists™ (CPS™) or Certified Resistance Training Professionals™ (RTP™).

The National Posture Institute addresses the following five distinct areas to achieve its mission:

1. Certificate Programs and CEC/CEU Workshops - Educating personal trainers, fitness professionals, athletic trainers, and allied health/medical professionals to become Certified Posture Specialists™ (CPS™) or Certified Resistance Training Professionals™ (RTP™). NPI has created online courses/certificate programs and onsite workshops that provide CECs/CEUs for personal trainers, athletic trainers, RDs, physical therapists, and others.

2. NPI Affiliate Program- Providing Health Clubs/Allied Health-Medical Facilities successful business solutions through the integration of NPI's certificate and Posture-Body Alignment Assessment Program to retain and build a large client/patient/membership base as an NPI Affiliate.

3. Colleges/Universities- Offering NPI's certificate and CEC workshops to students at colleges or universities with two/four-year degrees and graduate programs in exercise science, personal fitness training, physical therapy, athletic training, and/or other related allied health/medical program.

4. Public Education- Educating and training individual consumers, the public, employers, companies, school systems, organizations, and the community, on proper posture, body alignment, and exercise movements through our Public Posture Education Programs™.

5. Research- Funding research awards focusing on posture and body alignment in relation to assessments, exercise movements, injury prevention, balance, sports performance, physiology, special populations, and ergonomics.

Registration/Contact Information: If you are interested in registering or learning more about the National Posture Institute's (NPI) - Certificate Programs, Onsite CEC Wokrshops, Products, or Services - please contact us at: Email info@npionline.org, Phone-888-240-2914, or visit our Website www.npionline.org or "Like Us" on Facebook- NPI Facebook

National Posture Institute Products and Services: The National Posture Institute has the following products: Exercise DVDs, Posture Grids, Posture Assessment Software, Functional Capacity Software, Balance Testing Systems, and Exercise/Rehab Program Clipart Software. In addition, NPI also provides the following programs/services: Certified Posture Specialist Program, Onsite CEC Workshops, Corporate Wellness Program, Online Posture Analysis and Correction Program, Educational Webinars, and NPI Affiliate Program.

Join the Movement-Career Advancement as a Certified NPI Professional™: Join the growing number of personal trainers (from the American Council of Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) /group exercise instructors (TRX, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, etc...), physical therapists (American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), athletic trainers (National Athletic Training Association (NATA), chiropractors, and others that have a successful and rewarding career as a Certified Posture Specialist™ or Certified Resistance Training Professional™. less

Websitewww.npionline.org
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Direct Mailing Address: PO Box 521
Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone Number888-240-2914

Certification/Training Types

Certified Goniometry Specialist™ (CGS™)

DescriptionThe 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! You will be educated in the following: • Teaches how goniometry assessments will allow for the design of a complimentary 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. Registration/Contact Information: If you are interested in registering or learning more about the National Posture Institute's (NPI) - Certified Goniometry Specialist (CGS) - please contact us at: via email info@npionline.org, phone-888-240-2914, or visit our website www.npionline.org or "Like Us" on Facebook- www.facebook.com/NationalPostureInstitute
Course Material Price $199.00 Note: Course Price includes entire program (online course, exam, and 1 DVD)
Exam Price $0.00 Note: Required Material/Course Price INCLUDES the complete CGS program and Exam Price
Exam Delivery Method Online
Practical Exam RequiredNo
PrerequisiteNo Prerequisites Required, CGS students should already be certified fitness/health/medical professionals
Renewal PeriodNo renewal period
CECs/CEUs per renewal period0
Renewal Fee
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Certified Posture Specialist™ (CPS™)

DescriptionThe Online Certified Posture Specialist (CPS) program prepares personal trainers, group exercise instructors, ahtletic trainers, and health/medical (physical therapists/chiropractors) professionals to assess and educate their clients/patients in all areas of posture and body alignment. The Certified Posture Specialist (CPS) Program will describe, demonstrate, and teach posture analysis and correction in an easy to follow sequential order. The program teaches individuals how to implement NPI's Posture Assessment Program into their organizations current health and exercise assessment program and teaches methods to correct alignment, reverse patterns, improve posture, relieve back pain and train clients/patients through exercise/rehab movements. Registration/Contact Information: If you are interested in registering or learning more about the National Posture Institute's (NPI) - Certified Posture Specialist Program - please contact us at: via email info@npionline.org, phone-888-240-2914, or visit our website www.npionline.org or "Like Us" on Facebook- www.facebook.com/NationalPostureInstitute
Course Material Price $399.00
Exam Price $0.00 Note: Required Material/Course Price INCLUDES the complete CPS program and Exam Price
Exam Delivery Method Online
Practical Exam RequiredNo
PrerequisiteNo Prerequisites Required, CPS students should already be certified fitness/health/medical professionals
Renewal Period2 years
CECs/CEUs per renewal period30
Renewal Fee
Term Used for Continuing EducationContinuing Education Credit (CEC)
One Hour of Continuing Education Equals1.0 CEC
CategoryAqua, Boxing/Kickboxing/Martial Arts, Dance, Exercise Physiology, Group Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Indoor Rowing, Life & Wellness Coaching, Mind Body, Nutrition, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Special Populations, Sports Conditioning, Yoga, Corrective Exercise, Athletic Training

Certified Resistance Training Professional™ (RTP™)

DescriptionThe National Posture Institute’s Resistance Training Professional™ Certificate Program is designed for personal trainers, group exercise instructors, athletic trainers, allied medical professionals (physical therapists/chiropractors) interested in learning a detailed process to teach, analyze, and perfect resistance training exercises/movements for their clients/patients. You will be educated in the following: • Learn to perform biomechanically safe and effective resistance exercises and develop training programs to correct posture and body alignment and avoid exercise-related injuries! • Learn to select and teach the safest exercise movement for specific muscle groups based on physiological, neurological, and biomechanical principles • Learn the 3 phases of biomechanical/scientific analysis to perform resistance training exercises using free weights, cable/selectorized machines, body weight exercises, stability balls, exercise tubing, etc… Registration/Contact Information: If you are interested in registering or learning more about the National Posture Institute's (NPI) - Certified Resistance Training Professional Program - please contact us at: via email info@npionline.org, phone-888-240-2914, or visit our website www.npionline.org or "Like Us" on Facebook- www.facebook.com/NationalPostureInstitute
Course Material Price $299.00 Note: Course Price includes entire program (online course, exam, and 7 DVDs)
Exam Price $0.00 Note: Required Material/Course Price INCLUDES the complete RTP program and Exam Price
Exam Delivery Method Online
Practical Exam RequiredNo
PrerequisiteNo Prerequisites Required, RTP students should already be certified fitness/health/medical professionals
Renewal Period2 years
CECs/CEUs per renewal period30
Renewal Fee
Term Used for Continuing EducationContinuing Education Credit (CEC)
One Hour of Continuing Education Equals1.0 CEC
CategoryAqua, Boxing/Kickboxing/Martial Arts, Dance, Exercise Physiology, Group Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Indoor Rowing, Life & Wellness Coaching, Mind Body, Nutrition, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Special Populations, Sports Conditioning, Yoga, Corrective Exercise, Athletic Training

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Natalie Johnson
On Oct 03, 2011
Verified NPI Pro
Everyone can benefit from posture and balance training and assessment. Fitness Professionals should all be knowledgeable on postural assessment and balance training. the benefits can be seen with any fitness goal/program. The education you receive from the NPI Certificate course is unique and beneficial to all fitness professionals. I highly recommend!
Joanne Jiao
On Sep 11, 2011
Verified NPI Pro
I took the National Posture Institute Certified Posture Specialist program. First of all, I really like the flexibility of the online course structure. I could get access to the course site at any time and work at my own pace online. It worked perfectly for me as a person who has to work during the day. I went to the course site and studied between breaks and after work.

Secondly, the content of the course is very organized, professional, and practical. It taught me how to perform posture analysis on my clients, corrective exercises and related subjects from different aspects. The video slides gave me great visual and auditory aids to the contents which made learning easier. I applied what I have learned towards my personal training sessions with my clients. They were new to the concepts which made them very excited and engaged. Thank you NPI for expanding my knowledge and business opportunities. I would recommend the classes to my friends who are working in the field or interested in health and fitness.

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