NASM Program Design and Implementation 3

Question 1

What does the FITTE-VP principle stand for in program design?

Accepted Answer

Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time, Enjoyment, Volume, Progression

Answer

FITTE-VP stands for Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time, Enjoyment, Volume, and Progression.

Question 2

Phase 5 Power training pairs a heavy strength exercise with which type of movement?

Accepted Answer

An explosive, high-velocity exercise

Answer

Power supersets combine a heavy strength lift with an explosive movement to improve rate of force production.

Question 3

What is the recommended training intensity for Phase 3 Hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

75-85% 1RM

Answer

Hypertrophy training uses 75-85% of 1RM with moderate-to-high volume to maximize muscle growth.

Question 4

Which acute variable describes the speed at which each repetition is performed?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

Answer

Tempo is the rate or speed at which each repetition is performed.

Question 5

How many repetitions are typically prescribed for Phase 5 Power training?

Accepted Answer

1-10 reps depending on the exercise

Answer

Power training uses 1-5 reps for strength exercises and 8-10 reps for explosive movements within the superset.

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