SEMPER FIT BASIC COURSE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Define Exercise Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER -The science that describes, explains and uses
the body's response and adaptation to exercise training to maximize human physical potential
Define Optimal Fitness - CORRECT ANSWER -The best functioning level of fitness that a Marine
can attain where the body functions as efficiently as it can.
The best functioning level of fitness that a Marine can attain where the body functions as
efficiently as it can. - CORRECT ANSWER -Optimal Fitness
The science that describes, explains and uses the body's response and adaptation to exercise
training to maximize human physical potential - CORRECT ANSWER -Exercise Physiology
By what means can Optimal Fitness be measured? - CORRECT ANSWER -* Timed Runs
* Sit-ups
* Pull-ups
* Push-ups* Survivability in combat and ability to accomplish missions without undue fatigue or
injury.
What are the eight dimensions of fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER -* Coordination
* Agility
* Balance
* Endurance
* Reaction time
* Power
, * Flexibility
* Cardiopulmonary
Define muscle strength - CORRECT ANSWER -The amount of force a muscle can produce
The amount of force a muscle can produce - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscle strength
Define Muscular endurance - CORRECT ANSWER -The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly
or to maintain contraction for an extended period of time without fatiguing.
The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly or to maintain contraction for an extended period
of time without fatiguing. - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscular endurance
Define cardiopulmonary endurance - CORRECT ANSWER -The ability of the heart and lungs to
work efficiently over an extended period of time and to provide oxygen to the working muscles.
The ability of the heart and lungs to work efficiently over an extended period of time and to
provide oxygen to the working muscles. - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiopulmonary endurance
Define flexibility - CORRECT ANSWER -The ability to move your joint comfortably through a full
range of motion.
The ability to move your joint comfortably through a full range of motion. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Flexibility
Define body composition - CORRECT ANSWER -The muscular and fat make-up of the body.
The muscular and fat make-up of the body. - CORRECT ANSWER -Body composition
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Define Exercise Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER -The science that describes, explains and uses
the body's response and adaptation to exercise training to maximize human physical potential
Define Optimal Fitness - CORRECT ANSWER -The best functioning level of fitness that a Marine
can attain where the body functions as efficiently as it can.
The best functioning level of fitness that a Marine can attain where the body functions as
efficiently as it can. - CORRECT ANSWER -Optimal Fitness
The science that describes, explains and uses the body's response and adaptation to exercise
training to maximize human physical potential - CORRECT ANSWER -Exercise Physiology
By what means can Optimal Fitness be measured? - CORRECT ANSWER -* Timed Runs
* Sit-ups
* Pull-ups
* Push-ups* Survivability in combat and ability to accomplish missions without undue fatigue or
injury.
What are the eight dimensions of fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER -* Coordination
* Agility
* Balance
* Endurance
* Reaction time
* Power
, * Flexibility
* Cardiopulmonary
Define muscle strength - CORRECT ANSWER -The amount of force a muscle can produce
The amount of force a muscle can produce - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscle strength
Define Muscular endurance - CORRECT ANSWER -The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly
or to maintain contraction for an extended period of time without fatiguing.
The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly or to maintain contraction for an extended period
of time without fatiguing. - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscular endurance
Define cardiopulmonary endurance - CORRECT ANSWER -The ability of the heart and lungs to
work efficiently over an extended period of time and to provide oxygen to the working muscles.
The ability of the heart and lungs to work efficiently over an extended period of time and to
provide oxygen to the working muscles. - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiopulmonary endurance
Define flexibility - CORRECT ANSWER -The ability to move your joint comfortably through a full
range of motion.
The ability to move your joint comfortably through a full range of motion. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Flexibility
Define body composition - CORRECT ANSWER -The muscular and fat make-up of the body.
The muscular and fat make-up of the body. - CORRECT ANSWER -Body composition
