ACSM-EP Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ACSM-EP Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ACSM-EP exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 4 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the ACSM-EP Vocabulary Game
Health and fitness assessment
Exercise prescription and implementation
Exercise counseling and behavior
Risk management and responsibilities
Sources for these terms (16)
- Adult BMI Categories · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Aim for a Healthy Weight · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Definitions of Health Terms: General Health · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Perceived Exertion as a Function of Physical Effort · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Grip Strength Protocol · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Assessment: 30-Second Chair Stand · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition · Source checked 2026-11-03
- How to Measure Physical Activity Intensity · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Stretching at Work for Injury Prevention: Issues, Evidence, and Recommendations · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Strains | Sprains · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Stages | Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Theory at a Glance: Application to Health Promotion and Health Behavior (Second Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Maintaining mobility and preventing disability are key to living independently as we age · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention · Source checked 2026-11-03
- The New ACSM FITT Recommendations for Hypertension · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the ACSM EP-C Exam
The ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) credential validates competence in exercise prescription, fitness assessment, and health behavior counseling for apparently healthy individuals and those with controlled chronic diseases.
Exam sponsor: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
140 questions
Time Limit
3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes)
Passing Score
550/800 (scaled)
Reported exam pass rate: 70% first-attempt. 2025, ACSM certification pass-rate page This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ACSM-EP vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the ACSM-EP vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 ACSM-EP terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the ACSM-EP terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) / Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the ACSM EP-C passing score?
The ACSM EP-C exam requires a scaled score of 550 on ACSM's 200-800 scale. It has 140 multiple-choice questions (125 scored and 15 unscored) with a 210-minute seat time.
What are the prerequisites?
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field, plus current CPR/AED certification.