SEMPER FIT BASIC FITNESS ACTUAL EXAM
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◍ Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your survivability
in combat are all measurements of Answer: optimal fitness
◍ Which of the following tests can measure a Marine's optimal
fitness? 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. Answer: Right;Right
◍ As a result of regular exercise, what change occurs in the heart and
blood vessels? Answer: Blood Pressure Decreases
◍ How effectively the body uses the oxygen you breathe in is
measured by the Answer: VO2
◍ Which molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction?
Answer: Adenosine tri-phosphate
, ◍ Which statement below is true concerning the anaerobic energy
pathway? 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? Answer: Aerobic
◍ The warm-up should last approximately _______ minutes.
Answer: 5 - 15
◍ What is the goal of flexibility training? Answer: Improve the
joints range of motion.
◍ Static stretching is performed by Answer: holding a stretch for 30
seconds.
◍ Which stretching method is another name for bouncing stretching
and involves performing rapid, jerky, uncontrolled movement?
Answer: Ballistic
◍ Acceleration is the ability to Answer: increase speed over a short
amount of time.
◍ Which of the following describes the back pedal? Answer:
Backwards running movement
PAPER WITH 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+ 2026
◍ Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your survivability
in combat are all measurements of Answer: optimal fitness
◍ Which of the following tests can measure a Marine's optimal
fitness? 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. Answer: Right;Right
◍ As a result of regular exercise, what change occurs in the heart and
blood vessels? Answer: Blood Pressure Decreases
◍ How effectively the body uses the oxygen you breathe in is
measured by the Answer: VO2
◍ Which molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction?
Answer: Adenosine tri-phosphate
, ◍ Which statement below is true concerning the anaerobic energy
pathway? 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? Answer: Aerobic
◍ The warm-up should last approximately _______ minutes.
Answer: 5 - 15
◍ What is the goal of flexibility training? Answer: Improve the
joints range of motion.
◍ Static stretching is performed by Answer: holding a stretch for 30
seconds.
◍ Which stretching method is another name for bouncing stretching
and involves performing rapid, jerky, uncontrolled movement?
Answer: Ballistic
◍ Acceleration is the ability to Answer: increase speed over a short
amount of time.
◍ Which of the following describes the back pedal? Answer:
Backwards running movement
