Health and Wellness Exam MMPA
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Physical fitness related to officer's ability to perform job - CORRECT ANSWER performing
essential tasks; improving overall performance
Physical tasks that are fitness related - CORRECT ANSWER walking
Running
Climbing stairs and ladders
Lifiting
Dragging
Pushing puliing
Bending and reaching
Use of force
Restraining holds
Self defense
How can fitness level improve performance - CORRECT ANSWER improved capability for
specific task performance
Improved ability to mobilize the body efficiently
Improved tolerance to fatigue
Reduced risk during physical tasks
Better psychological preparation
Reduced stress and health risks
Physical fitness definition - CORRECT ANSWER ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and
alertness, without undue fatigue and with ample energy to engage in leisure time pursuits, and to meet
the above average physical stresses encountered in emergency situations.
, Wellness definition - CORRECT ANSWER condition of the human being which considers its
health, disease status & risk potential
Higher level of fitness = ___level of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER higher
How do you achieve fitness and wellness - CORRECT ANSWER lifestyle habits like diet and
exercise
Health related fitness - CORRECT ANSWER cardioresp endurance
Muscular strength
Flexibility
Body composition
Skill related components of fitness - CORRECT ANSWER agility
Balance
Condition
Power
Reaction time
Speed
Ways to improve one's position on the wellness continuum - CORRECT ANSWER healthy diet
and exercise
Leading causes of death for men - CORRECT ANSWER A: cardiovascular disease
B: Cancer
C: Accidents
D: COPD
E: pneumonia/flu
Leading cause of death for women - CORRECT ANSWER A - Cardiovascular Disease
B - Cancer
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Physical fitness related to officer's ability to perform job - CORRECT ANSWER performing
essential tasks; improving overall performance
Physical tasks that are fitness related - CORRECT ANSWER walking
Running
Climbing stairs and ladders
Lifiting
Dragging
Pushing puliing
Bending and reaching
Use of force
Restraining holds
Self defense
How can fitness level improve performance - CORRECT ANSWER improved capability for
specific task performance
Improved ability to mobilize the body efficiently
Improved tolerance to fatigue
Reduced risk during physical tasks
Better psychological preparation
Reduced stress and health risks
Physical fitness definition - CORRECT ANSWER ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and
alertness, without undue fatigue and with ample energy to engage in leisure time pursuits, and to meet
the above average physical stresses encountered in emergency situations.
, Wellness definition - CORRECT ANSWER condition of the human being which considers its
health, disease status & risk potential
Higher level of fitness = ___level of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER higher
How do you achieve fitness and wellness - CORRECT ANSWER lifestyle habits like diet and
exercise
Health related fitness - CORRECT ANSWER cardioresp endurance
Muscular strength
Flexibility
Body composition
Skill related components of fitness - CORRECT ANSWER agility
Balance
Condition
Power
Reaction time
Speed
Ways to improve one's position on the wellness continuum - CORRECT ANSWER healthy diet
and exercise
Leading causes of death for men - CORRECT ANSWER A: cardiovascular disease
B: Cancer
C: Accidents
D: COPD
E: pneumonia/flu
Leading cause of death for women - CORRECT ANSWER A - Cardiovascular Disease
B - Cancer
