You can prepare for an ACSM exam with an ACSM course from Varsity Tutors. ACSM classes give you the opportunity to work directly with an expert on the material you need to know before taking your upcoming test. You can quickly get started with the ACSM class that meets your needs by contacting us today. Or, to learn more about how ACSM courses can supplement your learning plan, continue reading.
Thee American College of Sports Medicine, or ACSM, offers several different exams that you can choose to take depending on what your professional goals are. When you pass one of these tests, you'll earn a credential that signifies to employers and clients that you're qualified and knowledgeable enough to work for them. Earning a certification from the ACSM could raise your value in the market and potentially open up new opportunities for career advancement in this field.
Here are some of the exams that you can take from the American College of Sports Medicine:
ACSM Certifications
- Personal Trainer
- Group Exercise Instructor
- Exercise Physiologist
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Specialty Certifications
- Exercise is Medicine
- Cancer Exercise Trainer
- Inclusive Fitness Trainer
- NPAS Physical Activity in Public Health
Your ACSM prep course will take place through a series of one-on-one lessons between you and your instructor. This ensures that your ACSM prep class sessions are based entirely on your specific needs. Your instructor can provide you with a customized lesson plan that covers the topics you need to study and avoids topics that you already understand. This can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your test preparation process. ACSM prep courses are also flexible enough to fit into most schedules. That means you won't have to make too many sacrifices to get the help preparing for your upcoming exam you've been searching for.
Below, you'll see some of the topics covered on the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Exam:
ACSM-CPT: Certified Personal Trainer Performance Domains | Percentage of Test |
Domain I: Initial Client Consultation and Assessment | 25 |
Domain II: Exercise Programming and Implementation | 45 |
Domain III: Exercise Leadership & Client Education | 20 |
Domain IV: Legal & Professional Responsibilities | 10 |
Your ACSM prep classes will provide you with a well-rounded learning experience that conforms to your needs. You can even get help with general test-taking strategies that may help you feel more confident when taking on future exams in addition to this one. For example, have you ever struggled with test anxiety in the past? If so, your instructor can spend some of your ACSM course sessions showing you exercises you can use to remain calm while taking important tests like the one you're preparing for. Similarly, if you've ever struggled with managing your time while taking an exam, your instructor can use your ACSM class to help you make improvements with your time management. Thus, you can get the help you need from your class sessions no matter what kind of assistance you're looking for.
Earning a certification from the American College of Sports Medicine has many benefits. However, preparing for one of these exams can be difficult to do without any guidance. Varsity Tutors can provide you with the assistance you've been searching for. Consider reaching out to us today if you feel that you would benefit from working with an expert on the exam that you're preparing for's subject matter. We'd love to use our expertise in the test preparation industry to help you feel more confident when you sit down to take your next ACSM test.

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- ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians
- NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Sports, Exercise and Health Science
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Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Sports Studies
Subject Expertise
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- EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians
- NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Medicine
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- Anatomy & Physiology
- High School Biology
- +9 subjects

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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
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- Math
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Education & Certification
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