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ACSM 020-222 Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your 020-222 exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free 020-222 questions. We also provide premium 020-222 practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

ACSM 020-222 Exam Objectives

Section Weight Objectives
I. Health and Fitness Assessment 35% A. Administer and interpret preparticipation health screening procedures to maximize client safety and minimize risk.
B. Determine client’s readiness to participate in a health-related physical fitness assessment and exercise program.
C. Determine and administer physical fitness assessments for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease.
D. Conduct and interpret cardiorespiratory fitness assessments.
E. Conduct and interpret assessments of muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
F. Conduct and interpret anthropometric and body composition assessments.
II. Exercise Prescription and Implementation 35% A. Determine safe and effective exercise programs to achieve desired outcomes and goals, and translate assessment results into appropriate exercise prescriptions.
B. Implement cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status,  fitness goals and availability of time.
C. Implement exercise prescriptions for flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, agility, and reaction time for apparently healthy clients  and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness  goals and availability of time.
D. Establish exercise progression guidelines for flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, agility, and reaction time for apparently healthy  clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status,  fitness goals and availability of time.
E. Implement a general weight management program as indicated by personal goals, as needed.
F. Prescribe and implement exercise programs for clients with controlled cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases and other clinical  populations and work closely with clients’ healthcare providers,  as needed.
G. Prescribe and implement exercise programs for healthy special populations (e.g., older adults, children, adolescents, pregnant women).
H. Modify exercise prescriptions based on various environmental conditions.
III. Exercise Counseling and Behavior Modification 25% A. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective communication techniques.
B. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective behavioral strategies and motivational techniques.
C. Provide educational resources to support clients in the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors.
D. Provide support within the scope of practice of an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and refer to other health professionals as indicated.
IV. Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities 5% A. Develop and disseminate risk management guidelines for a health/fitness facility to reduce member, employee, and business risk.
B. Ensure that emergency policies and procedures are in place.
Official Information https://www.acsm.org/certification/get-certified/exercise-physiologist