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Exercise Basics - Basics of American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist Preparation
 
Introduction
Learning Objectives
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Want to learn more?
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Questionnaire
 
 
INTRODUCTION
 
This module is intended to provide the learner with information to prepare, write and successfully pass the ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) Certification.  Unfortunately to date, as an internationally accredited examination, the ACSM exam and learning materials are only offered in English. Candidates with English as a second language may be permitted more time to complete the certification exam. Please contact ACSM directly for more information.

NOTE: Effective January 1, 2011, the Minimum Requirements for ACSM CES certification change. Please visit: http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Exercise_Specialist1&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=10931 for complete details.
 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
 

THE LEARNER WILL BE ABLE TO:

  1. Develop a familiarity with the prerequisite material requirements for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Specialist certification program
  2. Understand the ACSM web-based examination process, including format and types of questions asked
  3. Learn to navigate the ACSM website effectively
 
CONTENT
 
  1. ACSM Get Certified Guide
  2. ACSM Candidate Handbook
  3. Review Chapter 12: Program Administration and Human Resources in Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation’s (CACR) Canadian Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention 3rd Edition
  4. ACSM CES Webinar series
    • Click on Certification Exam Preparation (there are 8 courses to complete, see Learning Activities)
  5. ACSM Workshops
  6. Additional Exam Details
    1. Download ACSM’s Sample Certification Exam Tutorial
      • Provides a 10 minute tutorial on navigating through the computer based exam
    2. Review Exam Fees and Additional Exam Details section of this page
  7. Exam registration online
    1. You can register for the exam, find a test site
    2. Learn about the composition of the exam
      • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) Competency Area
  8. Complete list of study material available from ACSM
 
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
 

*Note: Completing these courses will also fulfill many of the other Learning requirements for other modules

 
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
 

Arrange a day (or at least a few hours) to spend time with an ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) professional in your program to learn more about what populations and what opportunities are available for ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist professionals.

 
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CRNB Continuing Education Tutorial – Evaluation Questionnaire


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