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 KnowledgeChapter 1Part II - Exercise Physiology
Bioenergetics
William A. BraunChapter 2
Cellular Metabolism
Tommy Boone and Larry BirnbaumChapter 3
Cardiorespiratory Anatomy and PhysiologyChapter 4
Neuromuscular Physiology
Chapter 5Part III - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Respiratory Responses to Exercise and TrainingChapter 6
Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise and TrainingChapter 7
Metabolic Responses to Exercise and TrainingChapter 8
Specificity of Exercise TrainingChapter 9
Limitations to Maximum Oxygen ConsumptionChapter 10
Physiological Principles of Exercise TrainingChapter 11
Exercise Prescription for the Apparently HealthyChapter 12
Environmental Exercise PhysiologyChapter 13
Physiological Responses to Altitude
Frank WyattChapter 14
Physiological Adaptations to SpaceChapter 15
Physiological Responses to Different Body Positions
Tommy BooneChapter 16
Physiology of Bed Rest and DetrainingChapter 17
Health Benefits of Physical Activity and Regular Exercise
Chapter 18Part IV - Exercise for Different Populations
Risk Factors and Coronary Artery DiseaseChapter 19
Risk Factors and Pulmonary DiseaseChapter 20
Cardiorespiratory Testing ProtocolsChapter 21
Electrocardiography
Tommy Boone and Larry BirnbaumChapter 22
Exercise Prescription for Cardiopulmonary PatientsChapter 23
Risk Associated with Exercise Testing, Exercise Prescription, and TrainingChapter 24
Stress ManagementChapter 25
Pharmacologic ConsiderationsChapter 26
Emergency ProceduresChapter 27
Legal Aspects of Exercise Physiology
Tommy Boone
Chapter 28Part V - Exercise Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids
Pediatric Exercise PhysiologyChapter 29
Geriatric Exercise PhysiologyChapter 30
Exercise and High Blood PressureChapter 31
Exercise, Obesity, and DiabetesChapter 32
Physiology of Gender Responses to ExerciseChapter 33
Exercise Immunology
Larry BirnbaumChapter 34
Exercise Physiology and Healthcare – Where Does the Exercise Physiologist Fit in the Current Healthcare System?
Eric DurakChapter 35Part VI - Kinesiology
Optimal Nutrition for Health, Exercise, and TrainingChapter 36
Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic AidsChapter 37
Nutritional Ergogenic AidsChapter 38
Weight and Body Composition Management
Donald RoddChapter 39
Ethical Issues and Concerns
Chapter 40Part VII - Sports Biomechanics
Why is Anatomy Important?
Tommy BooneChapter 41
Functional Anatomy of the Upper LimbChapter 42
Functional Anatomy of the Lower LimbChapter 43
Anatomy of the Abdomen and BackChapter 44
Skeletal Muscle
Tommy BooneChapter 45
Skeletal Muscle Adaptation to TrainingChapter 46
Flexibility, Health, and AthleticsChapter 47
Resistance Training, Health, and AthleticsChapter 48
Neuromuscular Adaptations to Resistance Training
Chapter 49Part VIII - Behavioral Aspects of Exercise
Basic Concepts in Sports Biomechanics
Tommy Boone and Larry BirnbaumChapter 50
Fundamentals of Biomechanical Calculations and Analysis of Sports
Tommy Boone and Larry BirnbaumChapter 51
The Science of Levers
Tommy Boone and Larry BirnbaumChapter 52
FChapter 53
Movement Analysis
Chapter 54Part IX - Research Methods
Social Influences and Physical Activity
Rafer Lutz, Darwyn Linder, and Mike GreenwoodChapter 55
Motivational Foundations of Exercise and Physical Activity Participation
Rafer Lutz, Mike Greenwood, and Rodney BowdenChapter 56
Exercise Leadership Issues and Concerns
Erin HouseChapter 57
Changing Lifestyle Behavior
Rodney G. Bowden, Mike Greenwood, and Rafer Lutz
Chapter 58Part X - Professionalism
A Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology Research
Tommy BooneChapter 59
Statistical Concepts and TechniquesChapter 60
Developing a Manuscript for Publication
Allyn Byars and Mike C. GreenwoodChapter 61
Meta-Analysis in Exercise Physiology
Frank Wyatt
Chapter 62
History of Exercise PhysiologyChapter 63
Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology Professionalism
Tommy BooneChapter 64
Exercise Physiology Certification GuidelinesChapter 65
Exercise Physiology Accreditation GuidelinesChapter 66
Exercise Physiology Standards of Professional Practice
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