ACSM 080-888 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) |
| Exam Name: | ACSM/NSPAPPH Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist |
| Exam Number: | 080-888 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 (including unscored pretest items) |
| Passing Score: | 550 (scaled score, range 200–800) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $299 (ACSM members), $399 (non-members) - subject to change |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based |
| Recommended Training: | ACSM Official Certificate Course Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health Textbook |
| Exam Registration: | ACSM Official Registration Pearson VUE Scheduling |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Bachelor's degree in health-related field OR associate degree + 1,200 hours of relevant work experience; current CPR/AED certification recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://acsm.org/certification/specialized/physical-activity-and-public-health-specialist-certificate-course/ |
ACSM 080-888 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health | 25% | - National and international physical activity guidelines - Public health principles and frameworks - Epidemiology of physical activity and chronic disease - Health benefits and risks of physical activity |
| Program Planning and Implementation | 25% | - Informational, behavioral, and environmental approaches - Cultural competence and community engagement - Evidence-based intervention strategies - Partnership development and coalition building |
| Assessment and Surveillance | 20% | - Population-level physical activity measurement tools - Surveillance systems and data interpretation - Health equity and disparities analysis |
| Evaluation and Research | 15% | - Program evaluation frameworks - Translating evidence into practice - Outcome measurement and data analysis |
| Policy and Environmental Supports | 15% | - Worksite, school, and community settings - Built environment and active transportation - Policy development and advocacy |

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