CPSS Flashcards
265 study cards across 39 topic decks — every card built from a real CPSS practice question. No account or sign-up needed. Flip to reveal the answer and explanation, mark what you know, and drill what you don't.
CPSS exam key facts
- Candidates are allotted 165 minutes (2 hours and 45 minutes) to complete the CPSS examination. Source
- To pass the CPSS examination, candidates must earn a scaled score of 70 or higher. Source
- Candidates must wait at least 30 days before retaking the CPSS exam, and candidates who fail three consecutive attempts must wait one year before testing again. Source
- The CPSS credential is valid for a three-year recertification cycle, with the current reporting period spanning 2024 through 2026. Source
🎲 Mixed Deck — All CPSS Topics
100 cards sampled from every topic · the fastest way to find your weak spots
Decks by Topic
Foundations of Exercise Science
11 cards
Performance and Wellness
11 cards
Acute and Chronic Monitoring
7 cards
Applied Research Methods
7 cards
Applied Research Methods
7 cards
Athlete Recovery Strategies
7 cards
Athlete Recovery Strategies
7 cards
Athlete Recovery Strategies
7 cards
Athlete Recovery Strategies
7 cards
Data Communication and Education
7 cards
Foundational Scientific Disciplines
7 cards
Foundational Scientific Disciplines
7 cards
Foundations of Exercise Science
7 cards
Foundations of Exercise Science
7 cards
Foundations of Exercise Science
7 cards
Foundations of Exercise Science
7 cards
Key Performance Indicator Identification
7 cards
Managing Training Load
7 cards
Performance and Wellness
7 cards
Performance Assessment Technologies
7 cards
Psychological Performance Factors
7 cards
Sport-Specific Needs Analysis
7 cards
Training Theory and Periodization
7 cards
Acute and Chronic Monitoring
6 cards
Applied Research Methods
6 cards
Athlete Recovery Strategies
6 cards
Data Communication and Education
6 cards
Foundational Scientific Disciplines
6 cards
Key Performance Indicator Identification
6 cards
Managing Training Load
6 cards
Performance Assessment Technologies
6 cards
Sport-Specific Needs Analysis
6 cards
Training Theory and Periodization
6 cards
Injury Prevention and Movement Screening
6 cards
Injury Prevention and Movement Screening
6 cards
Injury Prevention and Movement Screening
6 cards
Nutrition and Supplementation for Sport Performance
6 cards
Nutrition and Supplementation for Sport Performance
6 cards
Nutrition and Supplementation for Sport Performance
6 cards
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- A timed, full-length CPSS mock exam — 155 questions in 180 minutes with a 70% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
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- Progress saved on your device: completed tests, scores and missed questions stay in My Progress, so you can retake only what you got wrong.
- A printable CPSS cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
- Free CPSS practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
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Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- nsca.com — Time limit, passing score, retake policy, score release, test dates, score validity, exam information · verified Oct 2026
- pearsonvue.com — Test delivery · verified Oct 2026