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ACSM 020-222 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Exam (020-222) |
| Exam Number: | 020-222 |
| Related Certifications: | ACSM Certified Personal Trainer ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Computer-based testing |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Typically requires continuing education renewal (commonly 3-year renewal cycle, subject to ACSM policy updates) |
| Recommended Training: | ACSM Official Certification Resources |
| Exam Registration: | ACSM Certification Registration Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered at authorized testing centers (often via third-party proctoring network depending on region) |
| Pre Condition: | Typically requires CPR/AED certification and a high school diploma or equivalent; additional prerequisites may vary by region or exam provider policies. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.acsm.org/certification |
ACSM 020-222 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Health Screening and Risk Stratification | - Pre-exercise health evaluation
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| Exercise Testing and Assessment | - Fitness assessment protocols
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| Behavior Change and Communication | - Adherence strategies
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| Exercise Prescription and Programming | - Program design principles
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| Professional Responsibilities | - Ethics and legal considerations
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020-222 Exam — Your Questions
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The ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor blueprint covers 5 domains — including Behavior Change and Communication, Exercise Testing and Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Programming. Budget your limited hours by weighting; the complete outline above lists every subtopic.
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The ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor is ACSM's certification exam for ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor, at the Professional level. It's among the most authoritative credentials in the field — for those aiming at ACSM careers, it's the first step. Related credentials include ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist.
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ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Sample Questions:
Emergency procedures and safety include which of the following?
- A. Emergency consequences.
- B. Metabolic injuries.
- C. Injury prevention.
- D. Basic principles for exercise training.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
In cleaning the facility and equipment, what must an operator be aware of?
- A. That solutions and cleaning materials are safe for the skin and hypoallergenic.
- B. That disinfectants smell pleasant.
- C. That surfaces are brightly colored.
- D. That signs are written clearly.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
How should a fitness instructor advise a client with regard to progression of the exercise program?
- A. The progression should be gradual and slow.
- B. The progression should be at specific increments based on a calendar schedule (e.g. add 10% every 2 weeks).
- C. Be aggressive in increasing the program to increase fitness
- D. Progress the program only when the client feels ready.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Although 12-lead testing is the optimal ECG configuration, if only one lead can be used, which one should it be?
- A. Lead II.
- B. Lead AVL.
- C. Lead V1
- D. Lead V5
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
The treatment modality RICES includes all of the following EXCEPT
- A. Stabilization.
- B. Covering.
- C. Rest.
- D. Ice.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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