Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), Certification Council · CMPC Certification Program Candidate Handbook, updated July 2026; examination outline and knowledge groups on handbook pages 17–25. This is the current English edition linked by AASP as of 2026-10-18. A separate effective date for the examination outline is not stated.

This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.

• Certification Program Candidate Handbook
• CMPC Certification Program Candidate Handbook — July 2026
• Study Resources
• AASP Ethical Principles and Standards
• SAMHSA TIP 35, Chapter 3 — Motivational Interviewing as a Counseling Style
• Self-Determination Theory and the Facilitation of Intrinsic Motivation, Social Development, and Well-Being
• Frequent External-Focus Feedback Enhances Motor Learning
• Principles of Effective Goal Setting
• Sport Imagery Training
• Relaxation Techniques: What You Need To Know
• It's Good But It's Not Right: Instructional Self-Talk and Skilled Performance
• Mentally Preparing Athletes to Return to Play Following Injury
• Coaching Through Conflict: Effective Communication Strategies
• Two Sides of the Same Coin: Turning Conflict Into Cohesion
• CDC Program Evaluation Framework, 2024
• Step 4 — Gather Credible Evidence