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Certified Special Population Specialist® (CSPS®) exam

Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
Multiple-choice selected-response examination
Exam questions
Total questions: 110; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit
150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Passing score
Scaled score of 70 or higher
Examination outline
  • Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease (40%)
    • Cardiovascular: Individuals with
    • Pulmonary: Individuals with
    • Metabolic: Individuals with
    • Immunological and Hematological: Individuals with
    • Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic: Individuals with
    • Neuromuscular: Individuals with
    • Post Rehabilitation: Individuals with
    • Individuals with Cancer
    • Female-Specific Conditions
    • Individuals with Behavioral/Psychological Disorders
    • Older Adults
    • Children and Adolescents
  • Client Consultation (19%)
    • Determine the Fitness Professional’s Role in the Wellness Continuum
    • Perform Health Appraisal
    • Fitness Evaluation
  • Program Planning (31%)
    • Develop SMART Goals
    • Program Design
    • Apply Motivational/Coaching Techniques
    • Monitor Client Outcomes
    • Recognize Need for Referral to Healthcare Professional
  • Safety, Emergency Procedures, and Legal Issues (10%)
    • Comply with Scope of Practice Requirements
    • Practice Safety Procedures
    • Follow Emergency Procedures
    • Recognize Professional, Legal, and Ethical Responsibilities
    • Comply with HIPAA Regulations
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