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Key Facts: ACSM GEI Exam
115
Total Items
ACSM (100 scored + 15 unscored)
165 min
Testing Time
ACSM candidate handbook
550/800
Passing Score
Scaled scoring
~75%
First-Time Pass Rate
ACSM exam statistics
Pearson VUE
Test Delivery
ACSM certification handbook
GETP 12
Current Guidelines
Effective July 2025
ACSM-GEI exam has 115 items (100 scored + 15 unscored) with 165 minutes. Four domains cover class design (FITT principles, sequencing), leadership (motivation, behavior change), instruction (cueing, modifications), and professional responsibilities (safety, emergency procedures, legal/ethical). ~75% first-time pass rate.
About the ACSM GEI Exam
The ACSM-GEI certification validates competency in designing and leading safe, effective group exercise classes across multiple modalities. The exam covers four domains: Class Design, Leadership, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities. ACSM updated the exam to reflect GETP 12 (Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 12th Edition) effective July 2025.
Questions
115 scored questions
Time Limit
165 minutes
Passing Score
550/800 (scaled)
Exam Fee
$349-$449 (ACSM / Pearson VUE)
ACSM GEI Exam Content Outline
Class Design
Purpose and objectives, class content (warm-up, conditioning, cool-down), exercise selection and sequencing, music selection, rehearsal strategies
Leadership
Motivation and communication, conflict resolution, participant education, healthy lifestyle promotion
Instruction
Pre-class preparation, exercise technique and safety, monitoring, cueing, modifications
Professional Responsibilities
Environment and equipment safety, participant screening, emergency response, legal/ethical standards, copyright
How to Pass the ACSM GEI Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 550/800 (scaled)
- Exam length: 115 questions
- Time limit: 165 minutes
- Exam fee: $349-$449
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 GEI exam?
The ACSM-GEI exam contains 115 total items: 100 scored questions plus 15 unscored pretest items. You have 165 minutes (2 hours 45 minutes) to complete the exam.
What are the four domains of the ACSM GEI exam?
The ACSM-GEI exam covers four domains: Class Design (creating purposeful classes with appropriate warm-up, conditioning, and cool-down), Leadership (motivation, communication, behavior change), Instruction (exercise technique, cueing, modifications), and Professional Responsibilities (safety, emergency procedures, legal/ethical standards).
What is the passing score for ACSM GEI?
The ACSM-GEI exam uses a scaled scoring system from 200-800. A passing score is 550 or higher. The exam is criterion-referenced, meaning you must demonstrate competency regardless of how other candidates perform.
What is the ACSM GEI pass rate?
The ACSM-GEI exam has approximately a 75% first-time pass rate, which is higher than the CPT exam. This reflects the exam's focus on group exercise-specific competencies rather than individualized program design.
How should I study for ACSM GEI effectively?
Focus on: 1) Class design principles including FITT-VP and exercise sequencing, 2) Teaching methods and cueing techniques (visual, verbal, kinesthetic), 3) Behavior change theories and motivational strategies, 4) Emergency procedures and scope of practice, 5) Special population modifications for group settings. Practice with scenario-based questions that test real group exercise leadership decisions.