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Running Mechanics

continuing education courseverifiedby National Federation of Professional Trainers· Compare
Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 5 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
continuing education course
Status
active
Target professional
Personal trainers
Country
unknown
Official page
https://nfpt.com/product/running-mechanics/
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Conditioning, Movement Assessment, Sports Performance

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
unknown
Degree required
unknown
Experience
unknown
CPR/AED
unknown
Other prerequisites
unknown

No enrollment prerequisites stated for this eCourse; it is purchased directly. Course is a continuing education offering (0.5 NFPT CECs) marketed to trainers. The age 18/high school eligibility rules in the evidence apply to the NFPT-CPT certification program, not to this course.

Examination

Format
Online, multiple choice test taken through the NFPT online account; instant test results
Online exam
yes
Testing center
no
Length
60 minutes
Questions
36
Passing score
70%
Attempts included
unknown
Retake policy
1 free online re-test included

Initial certification costs

  • $45 — Running Mechanics eCourse (includes online test, video, learning resource, certificate, 0.5 CECs)

Renewal & CEU requirements

Recertification required
not_applicable
CEU unit system
NFPT CEC (1 hour participation time = 0.2 CECs)
Ethics requirement
not_applicable
CPR/AED at renewal
not_applicable
Deadline rule
unknown

"Running Mechanics" is an NFPT eCourse/certificate of completion (0.5 NFPT CECs, $45), not a renewable credential; no renewal cycle, CE requirement, or renewal fee is stated for the course itself. Evidence describes renewal only for the NFPT-CPT credential: annual renewal with 2.0 CECs per year beginning in year two (none required in year one) plus an annual renewal fee; effective Jan 1, 2027 the cycle becomes 2 years with 4.0 CECs and a 30-day grace period (legacy 2-year grace periods end Dec 31, 2028).

CEU recognition

  • National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) — accepts ceus from
    CECs may be earned through NFPT CE/specialty courses, NFPT Approved CE Providers/courses/events, seminars, self-tests, and emergency response (CPR/AED/First Aid) certifications; each category capped at 2.0 CECs per cycle; no rollover or advance credit.
  • National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) — petition accepted
    "Other/Non-Approved Activities" may be submitted for review and credit award via the online account or Recertification Submission Form; judged on subject matter relevance, instructor/developer qualification, and participation time (1 hour = 0.2 CECs).
  • NFPT — approved ceu provider

Sources (5)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-14) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04)

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