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Aerobic testing was administered by 44% of respondents, strength testing by 39%, aerobic training by 78%, and strength training by 67%. The most frequently reported barriers across all four types of exercise testing and training were insufficient funding (reported by 56%\u201367% of respondents), time (50%\u201361%) and staff availability (56%). More late career than early career physiotherapists reported utilizing aerobic testing (50% vs. 33% of respondents), strength testing (75% vs. 33%), aerobic training (100% vs. 67%), and strength training (100% vs. 33%). Conclusions: Exercise testing and training is underutilized in Canadian CF centres. Experienced physiotherapists reported utilizing exercise testing and training more than less-experienced physiotherapists. Post-graduate education and mentorship, especially for less-experienced clinicians, are recommended to emphasize the importance of exercise testing and training. 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