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SEMPER FIT BASIC COURSE 2025-2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (GRADED A+) LATEST EDITION
Terms in this set (40) Q & A
Define Exercise Physiology
- 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
- 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.
- answer- Optimal Fitness
The science that describes, explains and uses the body's response and adaptation to exercise
training to maximize human physical potential
- answer- Exercise Physiology
By what means can Optimal Fitness be measured?
- answer- * Timed Runs
* Sit-ups
* Pull-ups
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* Push-ups* Survivability in combat and ability to accomplish missions without undue fatigue
or injury.
What are the eight dimensions of fitness?
- answer- * Coordination
* Agility
* Balance
* Endurance
* Reaction time
* Power
* Flexibility
* Cardiopulmonary
Define muscle strength
- answer- The amount of force a muscle can produce
The amount of force a muscle can produce
- answer- Muscle strength
Define Muscular endurance
- answer- The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly or to maintain contraction for an
extended period of time without fatiguing.
SEMPER FIT BASIC COURSE 2025-2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (GRADED A+) LATEST EDITION
Terms in this set (40) Q & A
Define Exercise Physiology
- 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
- 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.
- answer- Optimal Fitness
The science that describes, explains and uses the body's response and adaptation to exercise
training to maximize human physical potential
- answer- Exercise Physiology
By what means can Optimal Fitness be measured?
- answer- * Timed Runs
* Sit-ups
* Pull-ups
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* Push-ups* Survivability in combat and ability to accomplish missions without undue fatigue
or injury.
What are the eight dimensions of fitness?
- answer- * Coordination
* Agility
* Balance
* Endurance
* Reaction time
* Power
* Flexibility
* Cardiopulmonary
Define muscle strength
- answer- The amount of force a muscle can produce
The amount of force a muscle can produce
- answer- Muscle strength
Define Muscular endurance
- answer- The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly or to maintain contraction for an
extended period of time without fatiguing.
