Exam

Scheduling an Exam

The CMPC® exam is offered at Scantron test centers in the United States and Canada as well as via live-online proctored testing worldwide. Approved exam takers may select their preferred testing modality at time of registration.

• Find a list of test site locations at scantron.com/test-site-cities/.
• Review the live-online proctoring test administration guidelines here. Candidates who choose this modality will need to ensure they have reviewed these guidelines before their test date. There are technical requirements, such as an adequate internet connection, to ensure that the proctor can access the candidate’s computer and that the session can proceed without internet disruption. Candidates are informed of the computer specifications in advance of the testing session.
• Visit AASP's Scantron portal at scantron.com/programs/association_for_applied_sport_psychology/ for tips on preparing for your exam including managing test anxieties and what to expect during/after your exam.
• If you have questions about scheduling a new exam or an existing scheduled exam, Scantron staff can be reached at candidatesupport@scantron.com or 919-572-6880. Examity web browser extension is required for live-online proctored exams. For Examity questions, please call 855-392-6489. 

New applicants must have their application approved by the Certification Council before they are eligible to sit for the exam. Once your new CMPC® application has been approved and eligibility to sit for the exam has been assigned by AASP staff, candidates will need to follow the instructions received via email from Scantron to schedule their exam date and set up their candidate account.

Recertification candidates and new candidates eligible to retest can submit payment here.  (There is a 90-day waiting period for retakes.)

How the Exam Was Developed

The CMPC® certification examination was developed by a diverse group of subject matter experts in partnership with test development experts in a manner consistent with generally accepted psychometric principles and best practices for certification exam development. The initial Job Task Analysis (JTA) identified and weighted six Task Domains (listed below) and component tasks that provided the foundation for the exam. A subsequent revision of the JTA retained the original six weighted Task Domains (and associated tasks) and resulted in revised Test Specifications that include 15 Knowledge Groups weighted within each domain. The full JTA can be accessed here.

The CMPC® exam is 115 multiple-choice items. Applicants have 90 minutes of seat time to complete the exam. Topics covered are:

• Domain 1: Rapport, Roles and Expectations  - 13%
• Domain 2: Assessment  - 16%
• Domain 3: Goals, Outcomes, and Planning -  20%
• Domain 4: Implementation  - 35%
• Domain 5: Evaluation - 11%
• Domain 6: Professional Issues - 5%

CMPC® Exam Pass Rate

84.3% of exam takers have passed (as of December 2020.) There are more than 500 Certified Mental Performance Consultants® in 15 countries around the world.

Special Testing Accommodations Request Form

If you have a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete this form and the Documentation of Disability-Related Needs Form. The information you provide, and any documentation regarding your disability and special accommodation, will be treated with strict confidentiality and will not be shared with any source, without your express written permission, except for AASP.  Scantron testing centers request an ADA to be submitted at least 30 days prior to the test date so please plan accordingly as you fill out this form.

• Special Testing Accommodations Request Form