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Key Facts: ACSM CPT Exam
25/43/22/10
Domain Weight Split
ACSM exam content outline
120 + 15
Scored + Non-Scored Items
ACSM candidate handbook
150 min
Testing Time
ACSM candidate handbook
~53%
Recent First-Attempt Pass Rate
ACSM exam performance page
Pearson VUE
Test Delivery
ACSM certification handbook
2025+
Current Blueprint Era
ACSM job task analysis update
ACSM's current exam content outline weights domains at Client Consultation and Assessment (25%), Exercise Programming and Implementation (43%), Exercise Leadership and Client Education (22%), and Legal/Professional Responsibilities (10%). ACSM's candidate handbook lists 120 scored items plus 15 non-scored items in a 150-minute appointment. ACSM's published exam performance page reports first-attempt and repeat pass statistics updated in 2025.
About the ACSM CPT Exam
The ACSM Certified Personal Trainer credential focuses on screening, assessment, individualized exercise programming, exercise leadership, and professional/legal responsibilities for healthy and clinical populations. ACSM publishes a 4-domain blueprint and administers the exam through Pearson VUE.
Questions
120 scored questions
Time Limit
150 minutes
Passing Score
Pass/Fail (criterion-referenced)
Exam Fee
Varies by candidate status and region (ACSM / Pearson VUE)
ACSM CPT Exam Content Outline
Client Consultation and Assessment
Pre-participation screening, risk stratification, health history, and baseline fitness assessment
Exercise Programming and Implementation
Cardiorespiratory, resistance, flexibility, and neuromotor programming with progression and safety
Exercise Leadership and Client Education
Coaching communication, cueing, adherence support, and education for behavior change
Legal and Professional Responsibilities
Scope of practice, ethics, documentation, emergency response, and legal risk management
How to Pass the ACSM CPT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass/Fail (criterion-referenced)
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 150 minutes
- Exam fee: Varies by candidate status and region
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the ACSM CPT exam?
ACSM's candidate handbook lists 120 scored items plus 15 non-scored items within a 150-minute testing appointment.
What are the ACSM CPT domain weights?
ACSM's published outline weights the exam at 25% Client Consultation and Assessment, 43% Exercise Programming and Implementation, 22% Exercise Leadership and Client Education, and 10% Legal and Professional Responsibilities.
What does ACSM require before taking the CPT exam?
ACSM lists standard eligibility elements including adult CPR/AED and candidate qualification requirements in its certification handbook and exam application materials.
What is the ACSM CPT pass rate?
ACSM publishes exam performance tables and updates them periodically; recent published values show first-attempt pass rates in the low-to-mid 50% range with lower repeat-attempt rates.
How should I study for ACSM CPT effectively?
Prioritize the 43% programming domain first, then train mixed sets that combine screening + programming + coaching decisions in one scenario, because the exam emphasizes application rather than isolated memorization.