PFT Monitor Certification Overview
question and answers
The PFT was specifically designed to test - --To test the strength
-Stamina of upper body
-Midsection and lower body
(as well as efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems)
-The PFT is an annual requirement for - --Active duty
-Active reserves
-and marines approaching end of active service
-The PFT is comprised of three events - --Hybrid Pull-Up/Push-up test
-Abdominal Crunch
-3 Mile Run
-The recommended order of PFT events - -Is decided by the commander or officer in charge
(All three events can not exceed two hours from start of first even to finishing the last event)
-Marines 46 or older Rowing Machine - --This event must be taken on a "Concept 2 (c2)
machine.
-Rowing ergometer with a performance monitor 3 (pm3) or later
-Marines younger than 46 years of age who are recommended - --Recommended by a healthcare
practitioner based on medical condition and approved by the CO can also take the rowing event.
-PFT Monitor responsibilities (Monitor Duties) - -Oversee the administering of the PFT test
Perform the duties of:
-Supervise events
-Observe Performance
-Advise participants
-Report and document results
-Preparing the PFT Monitor - --Selecting and setting up the areas for each event
-Mitigating risk associated with each event using risk management
-Selecting and training assistant monitors as needed
-Ensuring participants are in proper uniform
-Guiding participants during events
-Instructing Marines as to proper form
, -Self-Validation Risk Factor Worksheet - -The purpose of this worksheet is to determine and
mitigate any health risk or injury for Marines over 45 years of age.
-PFT MCO - -MCO 6100.13A PFT/CFT
-Break time between events - -Breaks between each event must be at least 5 minutes in duration.
-PFT consideration indoor or outdoor - -The PFT can be conducted indoors or outdoors, but it is
recommended the 3 mile run be conducted outdoors.
-PFT common equipment - --A stopwatch is required for all push-ups, abdominal crunch, and 3
mile run
The pull-up is scored based on number of repetitions
-Risk management (PHA) - --All marines must have a current periodic health assessment (PHA)
prior to participating in the PFT.
-Preventing Common bodily injuries (intrinsic risk factors) - --Being aware of bodily injury
causes
-Having the required corpsman and safety vehicle available during the enter PFT
-Primary monitor responsibilities - --Observing marines as they perform, providing guidance,
and correction.
-Recording repetitions, based on a solid understanding of proper form for each exercise.
-Knowing all marine corps rules and standards per MCO 6100.13A
-Risk factors for the pull-up - -Pull up exercises may cause:
Neck
back
elbow
and shoulder strains
The Marines rotator cuff muscles can also be affected by strain
-The abdominal crunch event - -May be conducted indoors or outdoors.
It requires a flat surface free of hazards and debris.
-During the abdominal crunch you will perform these tasks: - --Call out time passed, in intervals
-Check each Marine for proper form, to ensure an accurate count, and to prevent injury.
-Guide and correct marines where needed
question and answers
The PFT was specifically designed to test - --To test the strength
-Stamina of upper body
-Midsection and lower body
(as well as efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems)
-The PFT is an annual requirement for - --Active duty
-Active reserves
-and marines approaching end of active service
-The PFT is comprised of three events - --Hybrid Pull-Up/Push-up test
-Abdominal Crunch
-3 Mile Run
-The recommended order of PFT events - -Is decided by the commander or officer in charge
(All three events can not exceed two hours from start of first even to finishing the last event)
-Marines 46 or older Rowing Machine - --This event must be taken on a "Concept 2 (c2)
machine.
-Rowing ergometer with a performance monitor 3 (pm3) or later
-Marines younger than 46 years of age who are recommended - --Recommended by a healthcare
practitioner based on medical condition and approved by the CO can also take the rowing event.
-PFT Monitor responsibilities (Monitor Duties) - -Oversee the administering of the PFT test
Perform the duties of:
-Supervise events
-Observe Performance
-Advise participants
-Report and document results
-Preparing the PFT Monitor - --Selecting and setting up the areas for each event
-Mitigating risk associated with each event using risk management
-Selecting and training assistant monitors as needed
-Ensuring participants are in proper uniform
-Guiding participants during events
-Instructing Marines as to proper form
, -Self-Validation Risk Factor Worksheet - -The purpose of this worksheet is to determine and
mitigate any health risk or injury for Marines over 45 years of age.
-PFT MCO - -MCO 6100.13A PFT/CFT
-Break time between events - -Breaks between each event must be at least 5 minutes in duration.
-PFT consideration indoor or outdoor - -The PFT can be conducted indoors or outdoors, but it is
recommended the 3 mile run be conducted outdoors.
-PFT common equipment - --A stopwatch is required for all push-ups, abdominal crunch, and 3
mile run
The pull-up is scored based on number of repetitions
-Risk management (PHA) - --All marines must have a current periodic health assessment (PHA)
prior to participating in the PFT.
-Preventing Common bodily injuries (intrinsic risk factors) - --Being aware of bodily injury
causes
-Having the required corpsman and safety vehicle available during the enter PFT
-Primary monitor responsibilities - --Observing marines as they perform, providing guidance,
and correction.
-Recording repetitions, based on a solid understanding of proper form for each exercise.
-Knowing all marine corps rules and standards per MCO 6100.13A
-Risk factors for the pull-up - -Pull up exercises may cause:
Neck
back
elbow
and shoulder strains
The Marines rotator cuff muscles can also be affected by strain
-The abdominal crunch event - -May be conducted indoors or outdoors.
It requires a flat surface free of hazards and debris.
-During the abdominal crunch you will perform these tasks: - --Call out time passed, in intervals
-Check each Marine for proper form, to ensure an accurate count, and to prevent injury.
-Guide and correct marines where needed
