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| Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status, Condition, Disorder, or Disease | Cardiovascular conditions: hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, post-MI, peripheral artery disease, arrhythmias and exercise response, Pulmonary conditions: COPD, asthma, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, restrictive lung disease, and effects on ventilation/oxygen uptake, Metabolic disorders: type 1 and type 2 diabetes, glycemic control during exercise, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, thyroid disorders, BMI assessment and weight-management pathophysiology, energy balance, and exercise-related risk considerations. About 40% of the exam. |
| Client Consultation | Role and scope of the fitness professional working with special populations, Pre-participation health appraisal and risk stratification procedures, Health history intake, medical clearance, and physician referral criteria, Identifying signs and symptoms warranting medical evaluation before exercise. About 19% of the exam. |
| Program Planning | Setting SMART goals tailored to client condition and capacity, Exercise prescription using the FITT-VP framework, Cardiorespiratory program design and intensity prescription methods, Resistance training program design: loading, sets, reps, rest, and progression for clinical populations. About 31% of the exam. |
| Safety, Emergency Procedures, and Legal Issues | Scope of practice boundaries for the special population specialist, Recognizing and responding to exercise emergencies, Emergency action plans, CPR/AED readiness, and activation of EMS, Recognizing warning signs requiring exercise termination. About 10% of the exam. |
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