What is the content, length, and number of questions on the CSCS examination?
To earn the CSCS credential, candidates must pass an examination composed of two sections. The Scientific Foundations section, which is 1.5 hours in length, consists of 80 multiple-choice questions designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge in the areas of exercise sciences (58 questions on anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, etc.) and nutrition (22 questions). The Practical/Applied section, which is 2.5 hours in length, consists of 110 multiple-choice questions. Forty of these are in conjunction with a videotape, which mainly assesses competencies in exercise techniques, functional anatomy, and testing procedures. This section contains 39 questions on program design, 39 questions on exercise techniques, 22 questions on testing and evaluation, and 10 questions on organization/administration.
