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ACSM-CEP® exam

Provider: Pearson
Format: Multiple-choice computer-based examination
Exam questions: Total questions: 115; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 15; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit: 210 minutes
Passing score: Scaled score 550 on a 200–800 scale

Examination outline

Patient Assessment (18%)
- Assess medical record
- Interview patient and reconcile medications
- Assess resting biometric data
- Determine monitoring and supervision
- Assess goals and readiness
Exercise Testing (18%)
- Submaximal aerobic tests
- Musculoskeletal fitness, mobility and balance tests
- Maximal symptom-limited tests
- Evaluate and report maximal test results
- Test termination indications
Exercise Prescription (22%)
- Develop individualized prescription
- Communicate prescription and adverse reaction reporting
- Explain and confirm exercise intensity
- Evaluate and modify prescription
Exercise Training and Leadership (24%)
- Discuss training plan and goals
- Instruct and modify exercise modes
- Monitor and supervise exercise
- Evaluate contraindications and risks
- Document clinical status and response
- Discuss response and modify program
- Report worsening symptoms and adverse events
Education and Behavior Change (13%)
- Evaluate behavioral health needs
- Disease and lifestyle education
- Motivational interviewing
- Promote adherence to healthy behaviors
Legal and Professional Responsibilities (5%)
- Inspect exercise environment and emergency equipment
- Follow professional, ethical, legal and business standards

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