Semper Fit Basic Fitness Course -Marinenet
Questions with Correct Answers 2025/2026
Which of the following best defines exercise physiology? - CORRECT ANSWER -The body
prepares for and performs exercise.
Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your survivability in combat are all
measurements of - CORRECT ANSWER -optimal fitness
Which of the following tests can measure a Marine's optimal fitness? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER -Right;Right
As a result of regular exercise, what change occurs in the heart and blood vessels? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Blood Pressure Decreases
How effectively the body uses the oxygen you breathe in is measured by the - CORRECT
ANSWER -VO2
Which molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER -Adenosine
tri-phosphate
Which statement below is true concerning the anaerobic energy pathway? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Aerobic
, The warm-up should last approximately _______ minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER -5 - 15
What is the goal of flexibility training? - CORRECT ANSWER -Improve the joints range of motion.
Static stretching is performed by - CORRECT ANSWER -holding a stretch for 30 seconds.
Which stretching method is another name for bouncing stretching and involves performing
rapid, jerky, uncontrolled movement? - CORRECT ANSWER -Ballistic
Acceleration is the ability to - CORRECT ANSWER -increase speed over a short amount of time.
Which of the following describes the back pedal? - CORRECT ANSWER -Backwards running
movement
Which is one of the techniques for performing speed and agility drills? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Accelerate with 100% effort.
What are the muscles that surround the body's center of mass? - CORRECT ANSWER -Core
Which muscle group stabilizes the pelvis and provides a solid base of support for movements of
the arms and legs? - CORRECT ANSWER -Core musculature
Cpl James has a desire to tone his oblique muscles. Which exercise should Cpl James perform to
reach his goal? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hip rollers
What is the term given to one cycle of an exercise movement from start to finish? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Repetition
Questions with Correct Answers 2025/2026
Which of the following best defines exercise physiology? - CORRECT ANSWER -The body
prepares for and performs exercise.
Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your survivability in combat are all
measurements of - CORRECT ANSWER -optimal fitness
Which of the following tests can measure a Marine's optimal fitness? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER -Right;Right
As a result of regular exercise, what change occurs in the heart and blood vessels? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Blood Pressure Decreases
How effectively the body uses the oxygen you breathe in is measured by the - CORRECT
ANSWER -VO2
Which molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction? - CORRECT ANSWER -Adenosine
tri-phosphate
Which statement below is true concerning the anaerobic energy pathway? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Aerobic
, The warm-up should last approximately _______ minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER -5 - 15
What is the goal of flexibility training? - CORRECT ANSWER -Improve the joints range of motion.
Static stretching is performed by - CORRECT ANSWER -holding a stretch for 30 seconds.
Which stretching method is another name for bouncing stretching and involves performing
rapid, jerky, uncontrolled movement? - CORRECT ANSWER -Ballistic
Acceleration is the ability to - CORRECT ANSWER -increase speed over a short amount of time.
Which of the following describes the back pedal? - CORRECT ANSWER -Backwards running
movement
Which is one of the techniques for performing speed and agility drills? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Accelerate with 100% effort.
What are the muscles that surround the body's center of mass? - CORRECT ANSWER -Core
Which muscle group stabilizes the pelvis and provides a solid base of support for movements of
the arms and legs? - CORRECT ANSWER -Core musculature
Cpl James has a desire to tone his oblique muscles. Which exercise should Cpl James perform to
reach his goal? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hip rollers
What is the term given to one cycle of an exercise movement from start to finish? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Repetition
