TSAC FINAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATED 2025
What is the primary goal of TSAC? - ANSWER✔✔ educate professionals who
want to train, direct, and prepare tactical athletes to meet the
physical demands of their occupations.
What are the macronutrients - ANSWER✔✔ Carbs, Proteins, Fats, Liquids
How do each of the macronutrients play a role in
energy production? - ANSWER✔✔ - CARBS= glucose is taken into body's cells
and used to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
through cellular respiration, first energy source as they are fast acting and turn into
energy as soon as ingested
-PROTEINS = repairing muscle tissue that's been damaged, increases muscle
protein synthesis which
Leads to increased muscle mass and strength, can be used for energy during
prolonged submaximal exercise
When glycogen is limited but only uses up to 12% of energy demands
FATS= trains body to improve systems necessary for transporting and utilizing O2
, which requires fat
For energy
How many calories (per gram) are each of the macronutrient's worth? -
ANSWER✔✔ -CARBS = 4 cals
-PROTEINS = 4 cals
-FATS = 9 cals
What are the functions of vitamins and nutrients in the body? - ANSWER✔✔ -
Provides coenzymes and cofactors necessary to optimize metabolism
-Regulating fluid balance, providing structural material for the skeleton, protecting
the body from
Damage caused by free radicals
, What is an antioxidant? - ANSWER✔✔ -Important nutrients that defend body
from free radicals, which can cause harm if levels are too high like
Heart disease and cancer
What should you consider when planning a pre exercise feeding? - ANSWER✔✔
Gastro tolerance, fluids for hydration, energy content, carb availability, fat &
protein intake
What effect does eating more, smaller meals have on metabolism? - ANSWER✔✔
Satisfying the appetite, stabilizing blood sugar levels, ad providing nutrients to
body throughout the day
While fixing the metabolism aiding in a quicker speed
What are electrolytes? - ANSWER✔✔ Ions in the blood that help regulate fluid
balance , regulating water balance during exercise,
electrolyte-replacement beverages, powders, or tabs with more than 200 mg
sodium per 8 ounces
What foods are rich in Iron? - ANSWER✔✔ -Necessary for O2 transport in blood
bc of role in O2 transport , meat fish eggs, supplements
-Hemoglobin= protein in RBC that carries O2 to and CO2 back
-myoglobin= O2 storage unit providing O2 to working muscles (O2 diffusion)
Which areas of a tactical athlete are most likely to be injured? - ANSWER✔✔ -
Chronic knee injuries, stress fractures, ankle sprains, lower back overuse
-Firefighters = shoulders , knees, back
-Law enforcement = sprains, strains, soft tissue tears contusions, lacerations,
How do boots affect firefighter movement/performance? - ANSWER✔✔ Heavier
boots negatively influence by increasing fatigue resisting normal foot rotation,
slipping & tripping
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATED 2025
What is the primary goal of TSAC? - ANSWER✔✔ educate professionals who
want to train, direct, and prepare tactical athletes to meet the
physical demands of their occupations.
What are the macronutrients - ANSWER✔✔ Carbs, Proteins, Fats, Liquids
How do each of the macronutrients play a role in
energy production? - ANSWER✔✔ - CARBS= glucose is taken into body's cells
and used to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
through cellular respiration, first energy source as they are fast acting and turn into
energy as soon as ingested
-PROTEINS = repairing muscle tissue that's been damaged, increases muscle
protein synthesis which
Leads to increased muscle mass and strength, can be used for energy during
prolonged submaximal exercise
When glycogen is limited but only uses up to 12% of energy demands
FATS= trains body to improve systems necessary for transporting and utilizing O2
, which requires fat
For energy
How many calories (per gram) are each of the macronutrient's worth? -
ANSWER✔✔ -CARBS = 4 cals
-PROTEINS = 4 cals
-FATS = 9 cals
What are the functions of vitamins and nutrients in the body? - ANSWER✔✔ -
Provides coenzymes and cofactors necessary to optimize metabolism
-Regulating fluid balance, providing structural material for the skeleton, protecting
the body from
Damage caused by free radicals
, What is an antioxidant? - ANSWER✔✔ -Important nutrients that defend body
from free radicals, which can cause harm if levels are too high like
Heart disease and cancer
What should you consider when planning a pre exercise feeding? - ANSWER✔✔
Gastro tolerance, fluids for hydration, energy content, carb availability, fat &
protein intake
What effect does eating more, smaller meals have on metabolism? - ANSWER✔✔
Satisfying the appetite, stabilizing blood sugar levels, ad providing nutrients to
body throughout the day
While fixing the metabolism aiding in a quicker speed
What are electrolytes? - ANSWER✔✔ Ions in the blood that help regulate fluid
balance , regulating water balance during exercise,
electrolyte-replacement beverages, powders, or tabs with more than 200 mg
sodium per 8 ounces
What foods are rich in Iron? - ANSWER✔✔ -Necessary for O2 transport in blood
bc of role in O2 transport , meat fish eggs, supplements
-Hemoglobin= protein in RBC that carries O2 to and CO2 back
-myoglobin= O2 storage unit providing O2 to working muscles (O2 diffusion)
Which areas of a tactical athlete are most likely to be injured? - ANSWER✔✔ -
Chronic knee injuries, stress fractures, ankle sprains, lower back overuse
-Firefighters = shoulders , knees, back
-Law enforcement = sprains, strains, soft tissue tears contusions, lacerations,
How do boots affect firefighter movement/performance? - ANSWER✔✔ Heavier
boots negatively influence by increasing fatigue resisting normal foot rotation,
slipping & tripping
