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Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS)
Gold Standard Tennis Fitness Certification

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ITPA CTPS Tennis Fitness Certification
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PDF of CTPS Learning Objectives
Click here for a PDF of the Learning Objectives for each of the 21 chapters in the Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) Workbook & Study Guide.

CTPS Sample Questions & Answer Key (50) $19.99

*Note no refunds will be issued for CTPS, even if you do not pass the online exam. Payment is in $ US dollars.

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PLEASE note after registering you will receive an email with study/exam materials within 24 BUSINESS hours. Yearly dues of $89 and re-certification every 2 years are required to maintain your designation.
Register for Certified Tennis Performance Specialist Here
ITPA Approved by American Council on Exercise
International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) is recognized by the American Council on Exercise as a Continuing Education Specialist. CTPS is awarded 1.0 CECs.
NESTA approved provider
International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) is recognized by NESTA  as an approved continuing education provider. CTPS: 1.0 CECs
CTPS is considered the Gold Standard in the Tennis Fitness Industry - every strength & conditioning coach, athletic trainer, personal trainer, physical therapist, medical doctor, chiropractor, healthcare providers or other specialists working with tennis players should obtain. This tennis fitness certification is essential for any professional working with tennis athletes of all levels.

100% online exam (3 hours given to take) that can be taken from ANY country as long as you have a computer and internet connection. Yearly dues of $89 charged automatically to your credit card each year; plus $49 re-certification required every 2 years along with 200 CPE credits. Study Website with all CTPS chapters and study videos will be emailed to you within 24 business hours (printed color copy is available for an extra charge). See detailed info HERE.

CTPS focuses on in-depth, evidence-based tennis-specific training research provided in a practical manner which builds your knowledge and skills when working with tennis athletes of all ages and levels. You will learn comprehensive tennis-specific sport science and tennis fitness information with hundreds of assessments, drills & exercises to improve performance and reduce injuries in the tennis athlete. The program educates you in 21 areas of competencies including an extensive examination to ensure mastery of the tennis-specific training information. All materials were either written or reviewed by leading sports medicine or sports science experts. The workbook/study guide is 725 pages.

Pre-Requisites:
  • Must be > 18 years old
  • Have a CPR, First Aid or AED Certification (only 1 is required,not all 3). A copy of your current card is required (either by email or mail) by the time you take the exam. Even if you pass the exam, you won't be granted CTPS status until you have sent this to us.
  • Have a recognized certification and/or degree in any of the following fields: Personal Training, Strength & Conditioning, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Physical Training, Chiropractor, Medical Doctor, Massage Therapy, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physiology, Biomechanics, Psychology,  Osteopathy, or Nutrition (or accredited by CSCS, NASM, ACSM, PT, ATC, ACE, ISSA, etc.) OR
  • Have already obtained TPT certification
  • If you do NOT have any of the above degrees, certifications or already have obtained TPT, please register for TPT first and then work your way up to CTPS. 
  • If you have questions on whether or not your degree or designation is accepted, please email us by filling out the form on the contact us page.
  • Click HERE for CPE and recertification requirements. $89 yearly dues also required to maintain designation IF passed exam, in addition to re-certification fee of $49 and CPE credits every 2 years. See additional info in link below.

  • *PLEASE note after registering we will send you the study website  and additional info needed within 24 BUSINESS hours.

     For more details on CTPS Tennis Fitness Certification,
     click here.

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