BECOMING AN RTS® — EXAMS & RENEWAL

Keep in mind...

Ultimately, it's not about the certification... it's about the EDUCATION!

Becoming a certified Resistance Training Specialist... RTS

Course attendance alone does not qualify one to use the titles RTS®, Resistance Training Specialist®, RTS_M, or Mastery Level Resistance Training Specialist.

Testing is not mandatory, but is available for those who wish to use any of the RTS titles e.g. place "RTS" or "RTS_M" behind their names, or call themselves any level of "Resistance Training Specialist®"

For a club it is a way of assessing employee competency while creating a unified language and thought process.

For an individual it shows the world that you have not only exceeded the industry standards of competency, but are a true specialist and have demonstrated standards and excellence beyond the capacity of the vast majority of those currently considered to be "exercise experts".

RTS123 Examinations and RTS Certification

• The RTS123 exams are not currently available. We apologize for the continued delay. As stated at the top of this page our primary focus has always been, and always will be on the quality of the information and education offered to better assist the exercise professional in improving the exercise experience offered to patients and clients. We have never been and never will be about the paper or plaque hanging on the wall.
• The goal has been to develop these online and there have been numerous obstacles. We had originally hoped to have the exams hosted by a competent online service, but it now appears these will be offered on our site.
• Furthermore, the quality of the exam process must meet the standards of the program and will not be offered until our expectations have been met.
• No exams fees have been accepted to date for RTS123 testing and no promises of an exact date have been made. We have offered dates that we have "hoped to be completed" but due to a variety of issues it continues to be pushed back.
• We now fully expect and are very optimistic that the exams will be available online before the end of 2009.

RTS Certification Renewal / Maintenance

Because RTS and the related thought process are unique within the industry, RTS certification can only be maintained by attending at least one of the following every two years post certification:

• One module of the RTS123 course
• One module of the RTS Mastery program
• One RTS or RTS_M elective
• MAT Jump Start or Internship Program
• A $25 administration fee is charged for renewal with a non-RTS course

RTS_M Examinations and RTS_M Certification

The RTS_M exam is a two day process that includes:

1. Teaching randomly assigned sections of the RTS_M materials to other examinees.
2. A four hour independent oral examination.
3. Practical demonstration of Exercise Experience™ adaptation
4. Basic RTS / RTS123 competency

RTS Mastery Exam Fee $600

RTS_M Certification Renewal / Maintenance

Because RTS_M and the related thought process are unique within the industry, RTS Mastery Level certification can only be maintained by attending at least one of the following every two years post certification:

• One module of the RTS Mastery program
• One RTS_M elective

Other programs, courses, or formal education classes may be submitted for approval. It is recommended that such programs be submitted PRIOR to attendance to insure acceptance as RTS or RTS_M continuing education.

Replacement of Certificates and Letters of Attendance

• Certificate replacement $50
• RTSM plaque replacement $200
• Letter of attendance replacement $20