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Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (CEP) Exam Prep Course

Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (CEP) Exam Prep Course 

Credits

22.0 CECs

Description 

Prepare for the ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM CEP) exam with this convenient online course. Learn at your own pace with audio and PowerPoint presentations. Each of the 25 modules, grouped into five sections, covers a specific portion of the exam-preparation materials, so you know what resources to go to if you need additional information.

Recommended Reading: ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology and ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 

While these resources are not required preparation materials and should not be interpreted as constituting the sole source of all ACSM exam questions, candidates may find them useful when preparing for the exam. Each candidate should develop his or her own personal reading list and study-plan based on individual needs and knowledge.


Learning Objectives 

Section 1 

  1. Benefits and Risk Assessment 
  2. Risk Management 
  3. Risk Stratification and Behavior 
  4. ECG Interpretation I 
  5. ECG Interpretation II 

Section 2 

  1. Cardiorespiratory Pathophysiology 
  2. Pathophysiology of Obesity and Diabetes 
  3. Pharmacology 
  4. Resistance Training for Individuals with Cardiac and Clinical Conditions 
  5. Frailty Assessment and Exercise Prescription

Section 3 

  1. Special Considerations for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) 
  2. Assessing Cardiac GXTs for Exercise Prescription 
  3. Excise Prescription Techniques for CVD 
  4. Exercise Prescription for CVD Special Populations 
  5. Special Considerations & Prescription Techniques for individuals with PAD 
  6. CVD Case Studies 

Section 4 

  1. Diabetes Classification and Diagnosis 
  2. Diabetes Management and Treatment 
  3. Prescription and Testing Techniques for Obesity and Diabetes 
  4. Special Considerations When Prescribing Exercise for Individuals with Metabolic Disease 

Section 5 

  1. Special Populations: Cancer (testing, prescription and considerations) 
  2. Special Populations: Kidney Disease (testing, prescription and considerations) 
  3. Special Considerations When Prescribing Exercise for Individuals with Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal Disorders 
  4. Special Considerations and Prescription for Pulmonary 
  5. ACSM-CEP Exam Strategies 

Presenter(s) 

  • Shel Levine, M.S., ACSM-CEP
  • Sophie Green, Ph.D., ACSM-CEP, RCEP
  • Cemal Ozemek, Ph.D., ACSM-CEP, FACSM
  • Yuri Feito, Ph.D., MPH, ACSM-CEP, FACSM

 

Accessibility

All course content will be presented to you electronically. This includes all videos, handouts, evaluations and certificates of completion. We strive to adhere to current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards in our ongoing effort to provide an accessible learning experience for all users. To report a course accessibility issue, please email [email protected].

Membership Discount

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Questions

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Disclaimer

Viewpoints presented in this content reflect opinions of the presenters and do not reflect positions or policies of ACSM.

Exercise professionals must operate within the boundaries of their respective scope of competency. When client needs extend beyond these areas, such as in matters related to medical nutrition therapy, prescription of supplements, or mental health concerns, they should refer clients to appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.

Learners will have 1 year of access to this content and must complete this course within 365 days from the date of purchase. ACSM will not offer refunds, extensions, transfers, or course credits for incomplete courses prior to their expiration date.  ACSM does not allow substitutions, refunds or credits for this course.  Care has been taken to confirm the accuracy of the information present and describe generally accepted practices. ACSM expressly disclaims all liability for damages or injury of any kind arising out of information contained in this content.

The 12th edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription was published in 2024. This edition incorporates the latest ACSM recommendations and reflects current best practices informed by new research and advancements in the field. Please be sure to reference the most recent edition which can be found here: ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription - ACSM. For more information regarding updates to ACSM resources, please visit ACSM Book Updates - ACSM.