Presented by: Robert Berry, MS, ACSM-CEP, FAACVPR, FCEPA; Amanda Bonikowske, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FAACVPR; Anne Gavic, MPA, RCEP, MAACVPR; Garrett Kellar, EdD, CCRP, CEP, EP, EIM3; Katherine Menson, DO; Erik Ostrowski, MS, MBA, RCEP, ACSM-CEP; Patrick Savage, MS, FAACVPR; Ash Walker, DHSc, FAACVPR, FCEPA
Description: The AACVPR virtual exercise prescription masterclass is designed for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals working in the areas of exercise assessment, prescription, and application of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation participants. Specifically designed to enhance exercise science knowledge, skills, and abilities in the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation setting, the half-day live, virtual masterclass will cover four key areas: foundational exercise science concepts, exercise assessment, exercise prescription/application, and special considerations. The class will be delivered in a half-day virtual environment and provide topic application opportunities for attendees.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the AACVPR Exercise Prescription Masterclass, attendees will be able to perform the following:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the foundational principles of exercise science as they relate to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, including cardiopulmonary physiology, exercise metabolism, and physiological responses to exercise in individuals with cardiopulmonary disease.
2. Apply various exercise assessment techniques and protocols to evaluate the functional capacity of participants, interpret assessment results for exercise prescription development, and appropriately risk stratify participants.
3. Design and modify exercise programs in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation settings based on individual patient data that includes functional capacity, risk stratification, and patient goals using evidence-based guidelines. Additional elements of frequency, intensity, time, and type will be utilized for exercise program modification.
4. Identify and address special considerations encountered by cardiopulmonary rehabilitation participants (e.g., secondary diagnoses and conditions) and how to adjust exercise programming, including scope of practice and consulting other multidisciplinary healthcare team members as needed.
How to access the Masterclass:
1. Proceed through this registration process.
2. Receive confirmation email and AACVPR Live Education activation link via email.
3. Click the activation link to activate and view the Masterclass in the Learning Center.
4. When it is time to join the webinar, proceed to your dashboard in the Learning Center to join the Zoom Meeting.
How to access CE Credit:
CEUs can only be claimed for participation in the live program. Please complete the evaluation at the conclusion of the masterclass to obtain your certificate. When the masterclass ends, a window will appear with a link to a survey. The first page is the survey, and the second page contains a link to the certificate. Download the certificate before closing the survey because you will not be able to access the certificate again. A follow up email will also be sent to the live attendees containing the handouts and survey link.
Please note, recordings of the didactic lectures will be available for workshop registrants only. As a reminder, CEU can only be claimed for participation in the live program. Additional CEUs will not be offered for this program.
Credits offered:
AACVPR CE: This course has been approved by the AACVPR Professional Education Committee for a total of 5.0 AACVPR Continuing Education Credits.
ACSM CE: The American College of Sports Medicine’s Continuing Professional Education Committee certifies that the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)’s 2026 Exercise Prescription Masterclass (100025) meets the criteria for 5.0 official ACSM CECs from 1/15/2026 to 1/14/2027. The ACSM Education Provider approved course reflects the concepts of their respective organizations and does not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM.
Nurse CE: This course has been approved by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education for a total of 5.0 contact hours for this activity for nurses.
Financial Disclosure:
All individuals who have the ability to control or influence the content of an educational activity have disclosed all relevant relationships within the past 24 months with any commercial interest. Relevant relationships are relationships with a commercial interest if the products and services of the commercial interest are related to the content of the educational activity.
Speaker(s):
Robert Berry, Robert Berry, MS, ACSM-CEP, FAACVPR, FCEPA – Nothing to disclose,
Amanda Bonikowske, PhD, FAACVPR – Mayo Clinic Know How Agreement with Kento, Inc
Anne Gavic, MPA, RCEP, MAACVPR – Nothing to disclose,
Garrett Kellar, EdD, CCRP, CEP, EP, EIM3 – Nothing to disclose,
Katherine Menson, DO – Nothing to disclose.
Erik Ostrowski, MS, MBA, RCEP, ACSM-CEP - Nothing to disclose,
Patrick Savage, MS, FAACVPR – Nothing to disclose,
Ash Walker, DHSc, FAACVPR, FCEPA - Nothing to disclose.