Army VOTEC program pays for Running Technique Specialist Certification

Certified Running Technique Specialist

* This is a time-sensitive program. You must complete registration within the next two (2) weeks.

Program POC for any registration related questions: Severin Romanov - (305) 523-9715

The registration through GoArmyEd will only take about 10 minutes. However, activation of your GoArmyEd account may take 2-3 business days. Download the attached PDF for step-by-step instructions on how to complete your registration.

You have been selected to participate in a Pilot program in the U.S. Army. Poor running mechanics lead to 85% of running injuries every year. Running is a key component of Military conditioning and readiness, it is therefore critical that the Army approach running technique like any other skill, there is a right and wrong way to run. Most running injuries can be avoided by improving the running mechanics of a Soldier. By signing up for this course, you will be among the first round of Certified Running Technique Specialists in the U.S. Army who will be taught how to use efficient running mechanics in your own running, as well as for the instruction of other Soldiers. Finally, you will be able to use your certification credential during and after your Military career to earn income as a Certified Running Technique Specialist at $50-75 per hour. More information can be found online at www.MilitaryRunning.com.

Background:

Congress has selected the Army to participate in an education pilot program designed to provide expanded education opportunities for Soldiers, officers and Wounded Warriors serving on active duty -- to include National Guard and Reserve Soldiers on extended active duty.

The intent of this short-term pilot program is to provide training in high-demand career fields to help Soldiers find employment after they transition out of the Army. There are over 35 million injured runners in the United States every year. As a Certified Running Technique Specialist, you will be joining the high demand field of Running Technique Instruction where a specialist can charge $50-75 dollars per hour to correct technique, establish a training regimen and treat injuries.

* There is no Additional Service Obligation (ADSO) for participants of this program.

• Who (is Eligible): All Army Active-Duty, Reserve (on extended Active-Duty 6 months or longer), and National Guard service men and women are eligible.
• What: Become a Certified Running Technique Specialist and Gait Analysis Expert.
• Why: To expand your instructional abilities in the field of running as a specialist in this high-demand field. Since running is a key element of Military conditioning and readiness, the need and demand for this specialty will only continue to increase.
• When: The course begins on September 30th, 2009 – you will be given several short introductory assignments via email to complete on your own time. The course will conclude in 2010 with a scheduled Certification Course at your Post to be determined by year’s end.
• Where: Introductory materials will be distributed to you on Post after the course begins. The Certification portion of the course will conclude with a 3-day, hands-on program to officially certify you as a Running Technique Specialist.

Registration Instructions

Please activate your GoArmyEd.com account: https://www.goarmyed.com/public/admission/public_apply_to_aces.aspx

Or Sign in to your account here: https://www.goarmyed.com/Login.aspx

Step 1 Sign-in or Register

• Soldier must have an active account with "My Virtual Education Center" enabled on GoArmyEd.com to enroll in the Certified Running Technique Specialist Program.




• If Soldier’s GoArmyEd account is not active, he/she must register as a “new user” online and wait 24 hrs for account approval.

GoArmyEd Account Activation

1. Locate your Army Education Center and activate your account with a counselor: https://www.goarmyed.com/public/public_goarmyed-education_centers.aspx

• Help Desk: 1 (800) 817-9990

2. The Soldier must declare a specific “Home College” & “Degree Plan” as an educational goal with an Army Education Center Counselor.

• Explain to your counselor your desire to use AVOTEC funds to pay for your Certification course.
• Your “Home College” & “Degree Plan” will be chosen by your counselor in order to “Activate” your GoArmyEd account.

3. The Soldier should print the TA Statement of Understanding (SOU) from the GoArmyEd portal, sign it, and obtain a signature from the Unit Commander. The TA SOU should be submitted to the Soldier’s Army Education Center.

• Sergeants First Class (SFC) (E-7) and above may sign for themselves in place of the Commander.
• Officers may sign for themselves in place of the Commander.

Step 2 Reimbursement Form

For a Soldier to request the TA Reimbursement form, Soldier will log in and do the following:

1. Click My Virtual Education Center



2. Click on Enroll or Drop a Course/Withdraw from a Course



3. Click on Request TA and Enroll in a Course



4. Soldiers can then review their account information, make any necessary adjustments, and then click the Account Information Verified button on the bottom of the page.

5. Select the term for your class start date Jul-Sep 2009

6. Ensure the Class Search radio button is selected

7. Click the Search button



8. Click the statement, Click here if you wish to take a class from a college not listed, on the Search Course Schedule screen



Step 3 Reimbursement Form

Soldier types “SVP” in the college field on the Add Request TA Reimbursement screen. (Subject code and catalog Nbr will then auto populate.)

Step 4 Program Start Date

Soldier types in course Start Date of September 30, 2009 and clicks Add button.

Step 5 Course Title, End Date, and Instruction Mode

1. Course Title: Certified Running Technique Specialist
2. End Date: December 17th, 2010
3. Instruction Mode: DL (Distance Learning) and Classroom Instruction

Step 6 Registrar Contact Information

1. Name of certifying Agency: Romanov Academy of Sports Science
2. POC: Severin Romanov
3. Phone: (305) 523-9715
4. Email: Severin@MilitaryRunning.com
5. Certifying Agency Web site: MilitaryRunning.com/certification_programs

Step 7 Soldier fills in the Course cost

There are three (3) course options to choose from. A combination of Technique & Training Specialist is recommended for most instructors. The Therapy Specialist course is open to everyone and is particularly useful to physical therapists and other medical personnel.

Certified Running:

Technique Specialist $1,500 (gait analysis & technique training)

Technique & Training Specialist $2,500 (strength & training program)

Technique, Training & Therapy Specialist $3,500 (treat and prevent injuries)

 

Soldier should fill-in program cost in the Additional TA eligible Fees block.

(no other blocks in the course cost area should be filled)

Step 8 Submit the form

Soldier clicks Save to submit the form

Step 9 Submit approved form to enroll

1. GoArmyEd will generate an e-mail when the status of the form has changed. Once the form has been approved, click on the “Print Army VOTEC Enrollment Form”
2. Submit the form as an attachment to tuition@militaryrunning.com or fax to (305) 661-4292 to complete the enrollment process.

Step 10 Sign-up for an account at MilitaryRunning.com

http://militaryrunning.com/user/register
Await further instructions via e-mail and certification date announcements.

If you have any problems with the registration, please contact Severin Romanov from MilitaryRunning.com
@ (305) 523-9715.