The ASEP's Study Guide

for the Exercise Physiologist Certified (EPC) Exam.
A Board Certification Exam for Exercise Physiologists developed by the Board of Certification within the The Center of Exercise Physiology-online in corporation with the American Society of Exercise Physiologists.


Table of Contents
Part I - Basic Science Knowledge

Part II - Exercise Physiology
Part III - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Part IV - Exercise for Different Populations
Part V - Exercise Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids
Part VI - Kinesiology
Part VII - Sports Biomechanics
Part VIII - Behavioral Aspects of Exercise
Part IX - Research Methods 
Part X - Professionalism


Part I - Basic Science Knowledge 
Chapter 1
Bioenergetics
     William A. Braun

Chapter 2
Cellular Metabolism
    Tommy Boone and Larry Birnbaum

Chapter 3
Cardiorespiratory Anatomy and Physiology

Chapter 4
Neuromuscular Physiology
 

Part II - Exercise Physiology
Chapter 5 
Respiratory Responses to Exercise and Training

Chapter 6
Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise and Training

Chapter 7
Metabolic Responses to Exercise and Training

Chapter 8
Specificity of Exercise Training

Chapter 9
Limitations to Maximum Oxygen Consumption

Chapter 10 
Physiological Principles of Exercise Training

Chapter 11 
Exercise Prescription for the Apparently Healthy

Chapter 12
Environmental Exercise Physiology

Chapter 13
Physiological Responses to Altitude
   Frank Wyatt

Chapter 14
Physiological Adaptations to Space

Chapter 15
Physiological Responses to Different Body Positions
    Tommy Boone

Chapter 16
Physiology of Bed Rest and Detraining

Chapter 17
Health Benefits of Physical Activity and Regular Exercise
 

Part III - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Chapter 18
Risk Factors and Coronary Artery Disease

Chapter 19
Risk Factors and Pulmonary Disease

Chapter 20
Cardiorespiratory Testing Protocols

Chapter 21
Electrocardiography
    Tommy Boone and Larry Birnbaum

Chapter 22
Exercise Prescription for Cardiopulmonary Patients

Chapter 23
Risk Associated with Exercise Testing, Exercise Prescription, and Training

Chapter 24
Stress Management

Chapter 25
Pharmacologic Considerations

Chapter 26
Emergency Procedures

Chapter 27
Legal Aspects of Exercise Physiology
    Tommy Boone
 

Part IV - Exercise for Different Populations
Chapter 28
Pediatric Exercise Physiology

Chapter 29
Geriatric Exercise Physiology

Chapter 30
Exercise and High Blood Pressure

Chapter 31
Exercise, Obesity,  and Diabetes

Chapter 32
Physiology of Gender Responses to Exercise

Chapter 33
Exercise Immunology
    Larry Birnbaum

Chapter 34
Exercise Physiology and Healthcare – Where Does the Exercise Physiologist Fit in the Current Healthcare System?
   Eric Durak

Part V - Exercise Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 35
Optimal Nutrition for Health, Exercise, and Training

Chapter 36
Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic Aids

Chapter 37
Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

Chapter 38
Weight and Body Composition Management
    Donald Rodd

Chapter 39
Ethical Issues and Concerns 
 

Part VI - Kinesiology
Chapter 40
Why is Anatomy Important?
    Tommy Boone

Chapter 41
Functional Anatomy of the Upper Limb

Chapter 42
Functional Anatomy of the Lower Limb

Chapter 43
Anatomy of the Abdomen and Back

Chapter 44
Skeletal Muscle
    Tommy Boone

Chapter 45
Skeletal Muscle Adaptation to Training

Chapter 46
Flexibility, Health, and Athletics

Chapter 47
Resistance Training, Health, and Athletics

Chapter 48
Neuromuscular Adaptations to Resistance Training
 

Part VII - Sports Biomechanics
Chapter 49
Basic Concepts in Sports Biomechanics
     Tommy Boone and Larry Birnbaum

Chapter 50
Fundamentals of Biomechanical Calculations and Analysis of Sports
  Tommy Boone and Larry Birnbaum

Chapter 51
The Science of Levers
    Tommy Boone and Larry Birnbaum

Chapter 52
F

Chapter 53
Movement Analysis
 

Part VIII - Behavioral Aspects of Exercise
Chapter 54
Social Influences and Physical Activity
   Rafer Lutz, Darwyn Linder, and Mike Greenwood

Chapter 55
Motivational Foundations of Exercise and Physical Activity Participation
   Rafer Lutz, Mike Greenwood, and Rodney Bowden

Chapter 56
Exercise Leadership Issues and Concerns
   Erin House

Chapter 57
Changing Lifestyle Behavior
   Rodney G. Bowden, Mike Greenwood, and Rafer Lutz 
 

Part IX - Research Methods 
Chapter 58
A Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology Research
    Tommy Boone

Chapter 59
Statistical Concepts and Techniques

Chapter 60
Developing a Manuscript for Publication
   Allyn Byars and Mike C. Greenwood

Chapter 61
Meta-Analysis in Exercise Physiology
    Frank Wyatt
 

Part X - Professionalism
Chapter 62
History of Exercise Physiology

Chapter 63
Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology Professionalism
    Tommy Boone

Chapter 64
Exercise Physiology Certification Guidelines

Chapter 65
Exercise Physiology Accreditation Guidelines

Chapter 66
Exercise Physiology Standards of Professional Practice
 


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