CERTIFIED RUNNING TECHNIQUE SPECIALIST
( POSE METHOD )
With the growing focus on fitness and preventative healthcare, acquiring certification is seen as a valuable indication of professional excellence. By achieving this recognition, it speaks volumes to superiors and subordinates that an individual has invested in their physical aptitude, combat readiness and health – all while showing dedication to self-improvement. Not only does it make a certificant more qualified for promotions, but this investment also has vast benefits such as enhanced career opportunities and increased salary expectations. Acquiring certification can also provide for a successful career transition.
The Certified Running Technique Specialist (Pose Method) credential is for any individual who needs be able to provide an effective instruction on running skill, analyze and correct technique deficiency and provide feedback. The purpose of the CRTS (Pose Method) is to ensure that an individual possesses the knowledge and competency required to instruct others safely and effectively.
Immediate benefits of getting certified:
- 10 Promotion Points for Soldiers competing for promotion to Sergeant and Staff Sergeant
- Enhanced skill of instruction with emphasis on injury prevention and speed improvement
Long term benefits:
- Improved physical aptitude and combat readiness
- Enhanced career transition options
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10 Promotion Points for Soldiers competing for promotion to Sergeant and Staff Sergeant
The civilian job has been identified in the Department of Labor’s O*NET classification system as a STEM occupation.
Related military occupations: Soldier Common Core and P5 – Master Fitness Trainer
CREDENTIAL
This is an entry level specialty certification for anyone interested in teaching and coaching running. Candidates of all levels of education are welcome to apply for this certification.
Candidates who successfully complete the CRTS examination will be awarded a Certified Running Technique Specialist (Pose Method) credential.
DESIGNATION AND MEANING
An individual who has completed the CRTS examination and was granted the CRTS credential may get listed in the Technique Specialist Directory as a Certified Running Technique Specialist (Pose Method). Certified individuals may refer to themselves as Certified Running Technique Specialists and list the certification as a personal credential as follows:
- First name Last name, Pose Method Certified Running Technique Specialist
- First name Last name, Certified Running Technique Specialist
- First name Last name, CRTS
MILITARY APPLICATION
In the military, this credential is most useful to those in positions of leadership, and NCOs specifically. In line with injury prevention, readiness and human performance optimization initiatives, this certification enables the recipients with a critical skill to enforce the implementation of the updated regulations.
This certification is also popular among Soldiers competing for promotion to Sergeant and Staff Sergeant.
Recommended to:
- NCOs
- Drill Sergeants
- Holistic Health and Fitness Integrator ASI (F5 Master Fitness Trainers)
CIVILIAN APPLICATION
In civilian sector, this certification is in high demand among Physical Therapists and coaches that work with runners. It is also useful to Athletic Trainers and coaches in sports that involve any amount of running such as soccer, football, baseball and basketball.
CERTIFICATION EXAM
The exam will test your knowledge of the subject matter and if you meet the level of competence necessary to earn the certification. After successfully completing the exam, you will earn an internationally known and respected credential that will compliment your other current credentials and can set you on a compelling new career path.
PREREQUISITES: High school diploma or the equivalent
QUESTIONS: 106
- QUESTION TYPES: True/False, Matching, Multiple Choice, Basic Drills, Video Analysis, and a Running 101 Keyword Completion Essay
PASSING SCORE: 75%
ATTEMPTS: 3 (total)
DURATION: 1 hour 30 minutes
- It is very important to pace yourself accordingly to finish the exam on time. Some of the questions include tables, images, or video clips. You must take the entire exam in one sitting.
ACCESS: Online. Provided upon approval.
- This examination is conducted entirely online, and can be taken any time at your convenience. Fast and stable internet connection is required (i.e. a setup that is suitable to watch a movie online). The connection is especially important for the video analysis section.
STUDY OPTION
A training course option is available for this credential via ArmyIgniteED. It will prepare you to complete the certification exam.
This course is designed to teach anyone the biomechanically correct running technique. During this immersive educational course you will learn how to increase speed and endurance, how to prevent running related injuries and remain injury free.
RUNNING SKILL TRAINING COURSE
Since October 2020, the Pose Method is the method for the Running Skill program and drills published in the
- US Army Holistic Health And Fitness Field Manual (FM 7-22) and
- Holistic Health And Fitness Drills And Exercises Army Techniques Publications (ATP 7-22.02).
The Pose Method of Running Training Course is now available as an
- online course – participants who register for the online course via ArmyIgnitED, will also be eligible to attend a live seminar without an additional registration.
- live seminar (click here to learn how to request the live course for your unit).
Download our FREE ArmyIgnitED Signup Guide. We created a step by step guide to help you navigate the newly launched platform and the process of requesting and receiving funding provided by the Army Credentialing Assistance Program.
We also made a fully automated platform to provide you with the required Quote that you will need to upload to ArmyIgnitED to begin the process of requesting and receiving funding. Getting our Quote takes 5 minutes!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Promotion Points
Certification Exam = 10 promotion points
In a continuing effort to improve the enlisted promotion system, the Army G1 has approved the initiative to award promotion points for certifications to Soldiers competing for promotion to Sergeant and Staff Sergeant. Click here to read more.
How Promotion Points are Awarded
- Ten promotion points for each civilian certification
- A maximum of 50 promotion points are authorized for civilian certifications
- No additional promotion points are authorized for recertification
- Promotion points will be awarded under civilian education on the DA Form 3355
- The original certification documents must be presented to the promotion work center prior to the awarding of promotion points.
Military Service Obligation
Service Obligation (Enlisted): None.
Service Obligation (Commissioned Officers): None.
The service obligation for the CA program has been removed. This applies to all CA requests submitted and/or completed on or after 13 October 2021. CA request end date in ArmyIgnitED must reflect a date of 13 October 2021 or after.
CA requests completed prior to 13 October 2021 must still complete the applicable service obligation incurred at that time; Regular Army, AGR, and mobilized commissioned officers (under Title 10 or Title 32 authority) incur an Additional Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) of two years and Reserve Component officers (USAR and ARNG) incur a Reserve Duty Service Obligation (RDSO) of four years. The CA military service obligation commences on the ending date of each course for which CA was approved.
To learn more, read the complete Memorandum: Updates to Army Credentialing Assistance Policy
How to Sign Up on DOD COOL
The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard each have their own Service-specific COOL programs designed to match military occupations to civilian credentials (occupational certifications, licenses, and apprenticeships) and provide resources to help Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen attain these credentials.
How to Submit Your Quote to ArmyIgnitED
We created a step-by-step video guide as well as a PDF guide that can be downloaded.
Is This Available to All Soldiers?
Yes, all eligible Soldiers (enlisted, warrant officer, and officer) may use CA to sign up for courses and exams that lead to a credential listed on COOL, even if it is not related to your MOS or AOC.
How to Access Your Certification Exam
This Certification Exam is available online so in order to take it you would want to have a setup that is suitable to watch a movie online – high speed internet with a stable connection. The connection is especially important for the video analysis section.
Important: you will be able to login and access the exam on Start Date or after. For example, if your Start Date is January 10 – you will get your login email and will be able to access the exam on January 10 and after. You will not be able to login on January 5. In accordance with the ArmyIgnitED MOU, the vendor is not allowed to provide students with access to the exam before the official Start Date.
Prerequisites:
- Must be approved by ArmyIgnitED or your branch of DOD COOL program
- Must have a welcome email with login information
- Must login on Start Date
Access Info
- Direct link https://mil.romanovacademy.com
- Username – use the same email address that welcome email was sent to. If you need to change your email address, please contact support@romanovacademy.com
- Password – you will receive an email with your password. You can always reset your own password.
Suitable devices
- Desktop computer (preferred)
- iPad or tablet
- Smartphone (acceptable but not recommended)
Certificate of Credential (Certification Exam)
When you successfully complete this certification exam, a Certificate of Credential will be automatically issued and made available to you for download. It is recommended to download and save it.
Once the official End Date for your certification exam is reached, we will provide your passing grade (P) to ArmyIgnitED to complete and close the CA request related to this certification exam. No completions can be entered prior to the End Date listed on your account. If you would like to request that the End Date be changed or your grade to be entered earlier, you may send a message to ACAPO (Army Credentialing Assistance Program Office) to request the change.
How to Change Your Email attached to the exam
The email address submitted with the ‘Request Quote’ form will automatically be the email address used to create your access to the exam. If you wish to change it to another email address at any point, please contact support@romanovacademy.com
How to Change Your Start Date on ArmyIgnitED
To start your training course sooner, you must submit a help request via your ArmyIgnitED account.
To start your training course later, you would also need to submit a help request via your ArmyIgnitED account.
- You can submit messages within the ArmyIgnitED portal under the “Messages” tab located in the upper left corner.
Important: In accordance with the ArmyIgnitED MOU, the vendor is not allowed to provide students with access to the exam before the official Start Date.
How to Change Your End Date on ArmyIgnitED
To give yourself more time to complete the exam, you will need to submit a request via your ArmyIgnitED account.
- You can submit messages within the ArmyIgnitED portal under the “Messages” tab located in the upper left corner.