Exam Information

For complete exam information all candidates should review the CI-CPT Candidate Handbook.

CI-CPT Exam Eligibility

18 years of age (verified at exam check-in by government issued photo identification
CPR certification (see CI-CPT Candidate Handbook for accepted CPR certifications)

CI-CPT Exam Blueprint

150 scored questions
Cut score to earn the credential is 105 questions correct (70%)
4-option multiple choice
3 hour exam session
5 Performance Domains covered on the exam (with percentage of questions):

Core Scientific – 30%
Assessment and Evaluation of Clients’ Health and Fitness Status – 15%
Goal Setting and Adherence – 10%
Exercise Prescription – 35%
Business Principles and Professionalism – 10%

CI-CPT Exam Questions

The exam questions are chosen at random from an item bank that has been reviewed by Subject Matter Experts (SME). The SMEs evaluate the questions for relevance to the Personal Trainer job practice and for content accuracy.
A key part of the exam is the application of knowledge to job-related situations.

The CI-CPT is a stand-alone exam, and is independent of any single educational resource. This follows the requirements for an accredited credentialing certification program. Therefore, it is likely that exam questions may appear which are relevant to the job practice that are not included solely within one resource or education course.

Statistical analysis indicates that the CI-CPT exam has high levels of validity and reliability.

CI-CPT Exam Preparation

The CI-CPT Candidate Handbook lists several resources for exam preparation. Cooper Institute education is not required to be eligible to sit for the exam. Educational resources are provided for learning and knowledge purposes. Educational resources do not teach you how to take the exam. It is each candidate's responsibility to to acquire a level of familiarity with the information to effectively process the knowledge and apply it to a job situation.

Exam dates and pricing are located on the Exam Registration page.

Special Accommodations
See Question 19 on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

CI-CPT Credential Statistics

Candidates Examined	CI-CPT Certificants	Pass Rate	Average Score
1072	791	73.34%	75.75%

Reporting Period: (January – December 2007)