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Semper Fit Basic Fitness Course –
Marine Corps Physical Fitness, Training
Principles, Injury Prevention Questions
And Answers 2026
Which of the following best defines exercise physiology? - correct-answer -The
body prepares for and performs exercise.
Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your survivability in combat are all
measurements of - correct-answer -optimal fitness
Which of the following tests can measure a Marine's optimal fitness? - correct-
answer -Timed runs
Unoxygenated blood returning from the body enters the __________ side of the
heart and is then pumped through the __________ ventricle to the lungs. -
correct-answer -Right;Right
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As a result of regular exercise, what change occurs in the heart and blood vessels?
- correct-answer -Blood Pressure Decreases
How effectively the body uses the oxygen you breathe in is measured by the -
correct-answer -VO2
Which molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction? - correct-answer -
Adenosine tri-phosphate
Which statement below is true concerning the anaerobic energy pathway? -
correct-answer -Breaks down sugar molecules called glucose (carbohydrates) to
produce energy.
Which exercise places added stress on the anterior joint capsule in the shoulder
and can lead to injury? - correct-answer -Partner shoulder stretch
The distance traveled with one full stride is referred to as - correct-answer -Stride
Length
The two responses the body uses to remove excess heat are the - correct-answer -
cardiovascular system adapts and sweat is produced.
Semper Fit Basic Fitness Course –
Marine Corps Physical Fitness, Training
Principles, Injury Prevention Questions
And Answers 2026
Which of the following best defines exercise physiology? - correct-answer -The
body prepares for and performs exercise.
Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your survivability in combat are all
measurements of - correct-answer -optimal fitness
Which of the following tests can measure a Marine's optimal fitness? - correct-
answer -Timed runs
Unoxygenated blood returning from the body enters the __________ side of the
heart and is then pumped through the __________ ventricle to the lungs. -
correct-answer -Right;Right
, 2|Page
As a result of regular exercise, what change occurs in the heart and blood vessels?
- correct-answer -Blood Pressure Decreases
How effectively the body uses the oxygen you breathe in is measured by the -
correct-answer -VO2
Which molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction? - correct-answer -
Adenosine tri-phosphate
Which statement below is true concerning the anaerobic energy pathway? -
correct-answer -Breaks down sugar molecules called glucose (carbohydrates) to
produce energy.
Which exercise places added stress on the anterior joint capsule in the shoulder
and can lead to injury? - correct-answer -Partner shoulder stretch
The distance traveled with one full stride is referred to as - correct-answer -Stride
Length
The two responses the body uses to remove excess heat are the - correct-answer -
cardiovascular system adapts and sweat is produced.
