MES Flashcards
251 study cards across 39 topic decks — every card built from a real MES 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.
MES exam key facts
- The ACE Medical Exercise Specialist exam has 150 multiple-choice questions, of which 125 are scored and 25 are unscored experimental items. Source
- Candidates have three hours to complete the 150-question ACE Medical Exercise Specialist exam, unless given special time accommodations. Source
- The ACE Medical Exercise Specialist exam is passed with a scaled score of at least 500 on a 200–800 scale. Source
- The ACE Medical Exercise Specialist (CMES) exam costs $499 for a first attempt, for computer-based testing in the U.S./Canada and internationally. Source
- Candidates who fail an ACE certification exam, including the Medical Exercise Specialist exam, can retake it at a discounted fee for one year after the initial exam date; after that the full first-time fee applies. Source
- The ACE Medical Exercise Specialist certification is valid for two years and must be renewed through continuing education. Source
🎲 Mixed Deck — All MES Topics
100 cards sampled from every topic · the fastest way to find your weak spots
Decks by Topic
Communication & Behavior Change Techniques
9 cards
Health & Risk Assessment Strategies
9 cards
Post-Rehabilitation Exercise Programming
9 cards
Program Design & Implementation
9 cards
Pharmacology & Medication Effects on Exercise
7 cards
Program Design & Implementation
7 cards
Program Design & Implementation
7 cards
Program Design & Implementation
7 cards
Program Design & Implementation
7 cards
Anatomy & Physiology for Special Populations
6 cards
Anatomy & Physiology for Special Populations
6 cards
Anatomy & Physiology for Special Populations
6 cards
Chronic Disease Management & Exercise Prescription
6 cards
Chronic Disease Management & Exercise Prescription
6 cards
Chronic Disease Management & Exercise Prescription
6 cards
Emergency Procedures, Safety & Professional Practice
6 cards
Emergency Procedures, Safety & Professional Practice
6 cards
Emergency Procedures, Safety & Professional Practice
6 cards
Exercise Physiology & Fitness Testing
6 cards
Exercise Physiology & Fitness Testing
6 cards
Exercise Physiology & Fitness Testing
6 cards
Functional Movement Assessment & Corrective Exercise
6 cards
Functional Movement Assessment & Corrective Exercise
6 cards
Functional Movement Assessment & Corrective Exercise
6 cards
Functional Movement & Mobility Assessment
6 cards
Functional Movement & Mobility Assessment
6 cards
Functional Movement & Mobility Assessment
6 cards
Musculoskeletal Conditions & Special Populations
6 cards
Musculoskeletal Conditions & Special Populations
6 cards
Musculoskeletal Conditions & Special Populations
6 cards
Nutrition, Lifestyle & Weight Management
6 cards
Nutrition, Lifestyle & Weight Management
6 cards
Nutrition, Lifestyle & Weight Management
6 cards
Pathophysiology & Chronic Disease Management
6 cards
Pathophysiology & Chronic Disease Management
6 cards
Pathophysiology & Chronic Disease Management
6 cards
Professional Practice, Ethics & Legal Standards
6 cards
Professional Practice, Ethics & Legal Standards
6 cards
Professional Practice, Ethics & Legal Standards
6 cards
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Sources & references
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- contentcdn.eacefitness.com — Exam information · verified Nov 2026
- acefitness.org — Test delivery, fees, retake fee, score release · verified Oct 2026
- acewebcontent.azureedge.net — Exam format, passing score, renewal, retake policy, time limit, score validity · verified Oct 2026