ACSM Exercise Physiologist Exam With complete
solu on Newest RATED A+ 2025/2026
FITT for Obese - Correct Answers F: ≥5 days/week (max. caloric expenditure)
I: Mod-Vigorous Aerobic ac'vity (Vig-desirable)
T: Min. 30 min -totaling ≥150min/week (Progress to 60 min) intermi.ent 10 min. bouts OK
**Vigorous ac'vity is encouraged
T: Aerobic physical ac'vity (resistance/flexibility -healthy pop. guidelines)
FITT-P for Hypertensive - Correct Answers F: Aerobic: Most/preferably every day
Resistance: 2-3 days/week
I: Mod-aerobic exercise RPE: 11-13
Resistance: 60-80% 1-RM
T: 30-60 min of con'nuous or intermi.ent of 10 min.
Resistance: 8-12 reps; 1 set
T: Aerobic exercise is the main focus (walking, cycling, swimming)
Progression:Guidelines for healthy Pop. Except pay a.en'on to blood pressure and medica'ons
FITT for Coronary Heart Disease - Correct Answers F: 3-4 d/w (5-6 d/w Op'mal)
Resistance: 2 d/w
I: 50-60% (75) symp-limited VO2max or HRR
Resistance: 30-50% up to 60-80% of 1-RM
T: 30 minutes
Resistance: 12-15 reps, 1-3 sets
T: Endurance training
, FITT for Diabetes mellitus - Correct Answers F: 3-7 days/week
I: RPE: 11-13 (40-60%VO2R)
-Intensity can be modified/increased based on individual
T: Min: ≥150min/week (Moderate) Can be done in bouts of 10 minutes
Addi'onal Benefits seen with ≥300 min/week (Mod-Vigorous)
T: Emphasis ac'vi'es using large muscle groups -Rhythmic & con'nuous exercise
Progression: Increase exercise Dura'on first. Then increase Intensity. Resistance Training is also
beneficial in absence of contraindica'on
FITT for Osteoarthri's - Correct Answers F: Aerobic: 3-5 days/week
Resistance: 2-3d/w
Flexibility (ROM)
I: Low-moderate
T: ≥150min/week or 10 min bouts as tolerated
T: Aerobic Exercise -low impact
Progression: Should be gradual and tailored individually as tolerated
FITT for Cancer - Correct Answers F: Aerobic: 3-5 days/week
Resistance: 2-3 d/w
Flexibility: Can be done daily (even during treatment)
I: Highly Variable during treatment; RPE; Slow Progression
T: Aerobic:Short bouts several 'mes/day during treatment
Survivors without exacerba'on can follow healthy popula'on guidelines
Resistance: 8-12 reps; 1 set
T: Aerobic -prolonged (walking, cycling swimming)
solu on Newest RATED A+ 2025/2026
FITT for Obese - Correct Answers F: ≥5 days/week (max. caloric expenditure)
I: Mod-Vigorous Aerobic ac'vity (Vig-desirable)
T: Min. 30 min -totaling ≥150min/week (Progress to 60 min) intermi.ent 10 min. bouts OK
**Vigorous ac'vity is encouraged
T: Aerobic physical ac'vity (resistance/flexibility -healthy pop. guidelines)
FITT-P for Hypertensive - Correct Answers F: Aerobic: Most/preferably every day
Resistance: 2-3 days/week
I: Mod-aerobic exercise RPE: 11-13
Resistance: 60-80% 1-RM
T: 30-60 min of con'nuous or intermi.ent of 10 min.
Resistance: 8-12 reps; 1 set
T: Aerobic exercise is the main focus (walking, cycling, swimming)
Progression:Guidelines for healthy Pop. Except pay a.en'on to blood pressure and medica'ons
FITT for Coronary Heart Disease - Correct Answers F: 3-4 d/w (5-6 d/w Op'mal)
Resistance: 2 d/w
I: 50-60% (75) symp-limited VO2max or HRR
Resistance: 30-50% up to 60-80% of 1-RM
T: 30 minutes
Resistance: 12-15 reps, 1-3 sets
T: Endurance training
, FITT for Diabetes mellitus - Correct Answers F: 3-7 days/week
I: RPE: 11-13 (40-60%VO2R)
-Intensity can be modified/increased based on individual
T: Min: ≥150min/week (Moderate) Can be done in bouts of 10 minutes
Addi'onal Benefits seen with ≥300 min/week (Mod-Vigorous)
T: Emphasis ac'vi'es using large muscle groups -Rhythmic & con'nuous exercise
Progression: Increase exercise Dura'on first. Then increase Intensity. Resistance Training is also
beneficial in absence of contraindica'on
FITT for Osteoarthri's - Correct Answers F: Aerobic: 3-5 days/week
Resistance: 2-3d/w
Flexibility (ROM)
I: Low-moderate
T: ≥150min/week or 10 min bouts as tolerated
T: Aerobic Exercise -low impact
Progression: Should be gradual and tailored individually as tolerated
FITT for Cancer - Correct Answers F: Aerobic: 3-5 days/week
Resistance: 2-3 d/w
Flexibility: Can be done daily (even during treatment)
I: Highly Variable during treatment; RPE; Slow Progression
T: Aerobic:Short bouts several 'mes/day during treatment
Survivors without exacerba'on can follow healthy popula'on guidelines
Resistance: 8-12 reps; 1 set
T: Aerobic -prolonged (walking, cycling swimming)
