Semper Fit Basic Fitness Course
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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
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 energy pathway is not activated quickly; however, since oxygen is usually
available to the working muscle; it can provide energy for a long period of time? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Aerobic
The warm-up should last approximately _______ minutes. - CORRECT
ANSWER-5 - 15
, What is the goal of flexibility training? - CORRECT ANSWER-Improve the joints
range of motion.
Static stretching is performed by - CORRECT ANSWER-holding a stretch for 30
seconds.
Which stretching method is another name for bouncing stretching and involves
performing rapid, jerky, uncontrolled movement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ballistic
Acceleration is the ability to - CORRECT ANSWER-increase speed over a short
amount of time.
Which of the following describes the back pedal? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Backwards running movement
Which is one of the techniques for performing speed and agility drills? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Accelerate with 100% effort.
What are the muscles that surround the body's center of mass? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Core
Which muscle group stabilizes the pelvis and provides a solid base of support for
movements of the arms and legs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Core musculature
Cpl James has a desire to tone his oblique muscles. Which exercise should Cpl
James perform to reach his goal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hip rollers
What is the term given to one cycle of an exercise movement from start to finish?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Repetition
While _________________ may be desirable and visually pleasing, it does not
necessarily help to enhance performance. - CORRECT ANSWER-muscle size
What principle of goal setting expresses your goals in specific, measurable and
behavioral terms? - CORRECT ANSWER-Specific goals
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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
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 energy pathway is not activated quickly; however, since oxygen is usually
available to the working muscle; it can provide energy for a long period of time? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Aerobic
The warm-up should last approximately _______ minutes. - CORRECT
ANSWER-5 - 15
, What is the goal of flexibility training? - CORRECT ANSWER-Improve the joints
range of motion.
Static stretching is performed by - CORRECT ANSWER-holding a stretch for 30
seconds.
Which stretching method is another name for bouncing stretching and involves
performing rapid, jerky, uncontrolled movement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ballistic
Acceleration is the ability to - CORRECT ANSWER-increase speed over a short
amount of time.
Which of the following describes the back pedal? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Backwards running movement
Which is one of the techniques for performing speed and agility drills? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Accelerate with 100% effort.
What are the muscles that surround the body's center of mass? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Core
Which muscle group stabilizes the pelvis and provides a solid base of support for
movements of the arms and legs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Core musculature
Cpl James has a desire to tone his oblique muscles. Which exercise should Cpl
James perform to reach his goal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hip rollers
What is the term given to one cycle of an exercise movement from start to finish?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Repetition
While _________________ may be desirable and visually pleasing, it does not
necessarily help to enhance performance. - CORRECT ANSWER-muscle size
What principle of goal setting expresses your goals in specific, measurable and
behavioral terms? - CORRECT ANSWER-Specific goals
