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ACSM Exercise Physiologist
£350.00
The ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM EP-C) is a health fitness professional with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. The individual performs pre-participation health screenings, conducts physical fitness assessments, interprets results, develops exercise prescriptions, and applies behavioural and motivational strategies to apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases and health conditions to support clients in adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviours. Academic preparation for an EP-C also includes fitness management, administration, and supervision.
The ACSM EP-C is the certification of choice for any BSc graduate candidates who wants the ACSM credentials as an Exercise Physiologist or, if they are also already Level 3 Personal Trainer qualified, wants to set themselves further apart from non-BSc graduate personal trainers. The ACSM EP-C is considered the world-wide Gold Standard in Special Populations Personal Training qualifications.
Endorsed University terms of discount – if your university (UK) is an HFI/ACSM Endorsed University then you will be eligible for the EP-C automatically (as long as you have taken the correct modules) and you can take advantage of a discounted fee for the ACSM EP-C assessment.
For further information call Alison Hall on 07799 621 456 or email us.
Course Guide – please contact us for the course guide.
Description
Dates and Duration
The ACSM Exercise Physiologist tests can be booked for any weekday and, in some cities, Saturdays are also available. You can request the location, date and time you would like to sit the exam. They can be sat at home using online technology. The self-prep or assisted study duration can vary from person to person, but usually between 4 – 6 weeks in addition to your BSc and Level 3 PT preparation is usually required.
ACSM Exercise Physiologist Entry Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree* in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology (see below for degree requirements). Candidates are eligible to take the exam from the last semester of their degree program.
- Adult CPR/AED certification (with hands-on practical skills component – in the UK this is Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work).
*The academic eligibility requirement to take the EP-C exam is a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in exercise science, or equivalent (candidates are eligible to take the examination in the last semester of their degree program). In the UK this is the BSc degree.
An equivalent major refers to the completion of a degree which includes, at minimum, the following:
A minimum of 21 semester or 28 quarter hours of exercise science courses that clearly identifies the following content:
- Exercise Physiology (this should be, at minimum, a 3.0 credit stand-alone course, or equivalent)
- Strength and Conditioning (course[s] should include principles of strength and conditioning, not simply a 1 credit hour activity course on strength training.)
- Applied Kinesiology or Biomechanics
- Anatomy and Physiology (this could be either a combined course or separate courses)
- Exercise Testing and Prescription (course[s] should include exercise testing and prescription for healthy populations and special considerations such as children, older adults, pregnancy, diseased populations, etc.)
- Special populations (course[s] should include pathophysiology on a range of conditions, including CVD, pulmonary, metabolic, older adults, pregnancy, etc.)
- Health Risk Appraisal (course[s] should include information on risk stratification or classification given a variety of health conditions.)
There is no petitioning process for non-exercise science based degree programs nor consideration made for past experience. You must meet the above criteria.
Please contact Alison Hall at HFI or call on 07799 621 456 to find out if you are eligible for the ACSM EP-C.
Course Format
Optional live internet-based home study programme (including assessment)
- 3 live internet-based individual tutorials.
- 3.5 hour assessment centre based computer assessment (available UK and world-wide on most days of the week).
- Home study course from ACSM EP-C study KIT (3 books*).
Self study format (including assessment)
- 3.5 hour assessment centre based computer assessment (available UK and world-wide on most days of the week).
- Home study course from ACSM EP-C study KIT (3 books*).
*ACSM EP-C study KIT books are:
- ACSM Resources for Exercise Physiologists 3rd Ed 2021.
- ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 11th Ed 2021
- ACSM Certification Review 6th Ed 2021
Location (for face-to-face days, if applicable)
You can request the location, date and time you would like to sit the exam. There are many UK locations for ACSM testing.
Syllabus and Assessments’ Format
If you review the ACSM EP-C job task analysis (JTA) – available on request from HFI – you will understand what the blueprint of the job of an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist®. As you prepare for the exam, it is important to remember that all exam questions are based on this outline and the current editions of the ACSM study books.
Aim and Objectives
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologists are fitness professionals with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in exercise science qualified to pursue a career in university, corporate, commercial, hospital, and community settings. ACSM-EPs not only conduct complete physical assessments – they also interpret the results in order to prescribe appropriate, personalised exercise programs.
Occupational Description and Competence
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist®. “Job Task Analysis” – please contact HFI for this.
Progression
ACSM EP-C qualified trainers can go on to complete the following ACSM qualifications:
- Exercise is Medicine Credential
- ARP/ACSM Certified Ringside Physician
- ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer
- ACSM/ACS Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer
- Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist
- ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist (cardiac rehabilitation for graduates with cardiac rehabilitation work experience)
- ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (cardiac rehabilitation for graduates with cardiac rehabilitation work experience)
Still Have Questions?
Contact Alison at HFI on 07799 621 456 or email