The exam will be delivered in a computer-based testing format (English only) at Pearson VUE® Authorized Test Centers worldwide. There are 100-120 multiple-choice questions based on KSA's (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) distributed across eight content areas. The table below lists the approximate percentage of questions from each content area:
Exercise Physiology and Related Exercise Science 18%
Health Appraisal, Fitness and Clinical Exercise Testing 15%
Exercise Prescription and Programming 20%
Safety, Injury Prevention, and Emergency Procedures 11%
Human Behavior and Counseling 10%
Clinical and Medical Considerations 11%
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) & Facility Design 5%
Disability Awareness 10%
TOTAL 100%
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