Semper Fit Basic Fitness Course Ques ons and answers
Newest RATED A+ 2025/2026 UPDATED
Define exercise physiology - CORRECT ANSWERS Exercise physiology is the science that
describes, explains, and uses the body's response and adapta"on to exercise training to
maximum human physical poten"al.
It includes the interac"on of the heart, lungs, and muscles, and how they respond to exercise.
Define op"mal fitness - CORRECT ANSWERS Op"mal fitness refers to the best func"oning level
of fitness a Marine can a*ain. At the op"mal level, the body of the Marine func"ons as
efficiently as it can.
Which factor measures a Marine's op"mal fitness? - CORRECT ANSWERS Op"mal fitness can
be measured by accomplishing missions without undue fa"gue.
The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without fa"guing. - CORRECT ANSWERS
Muscular Endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to work efficiently over an extended period of "me and
provide oxygen to the working muscles. - CORRECT ANSWERS Cardiopulmonary Endurance
Refers to the muscular and fat make-up of the body. - CORRECT ANSWERS Body Composi"on
The ability to move your joints comfortably through a full range of mo"on. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Flexibility
The amount of force a muscle can produce. - CORRECT ANSWERS Muscular Strength
, Blood is pumped to the lungs by the (blank) side of the heart and pumped to the body by the
(blank) side of the heart. - CORRECT ANSWERS Right; Le5
Iden"fy six adapta"ons of the heart and blood vessels in response to exercise. - CORRECT
ANSWERS (1) The size of the heart increases making it able to pump more blood with more
force.
(2) The amount of blood the heart pumps with each contrac"on increases. This is due to a
combina"on of an increase in the heart size and a decrease in pulse that allows more blood to
enter the heart between beats.
(3) There is a decrease in the res"ng and training heart rate.
(4) The heart rate recovers to res"ng levels more rapidly a5er training has stopped.
(5) More capillaries form to supply the working muscles with oxygen rich blood.
(6) Blood pressure decreases.
Cpl Jones par"cipates in endurance training 3 "mes per week while Cpl Jefferson par"cipates
once a week. What effect may this have on both Marines' lungs. - CORRECT ANSWERS Cpl
Jones' body is effec"vely using a large amount of oxygen be*er than Cpl Jefferson.
The molecule that provides the energy for muscle contrac"on is? - CORRECT ANSWERS
adenosine tri-phosphate
Provides energy for endurance tasks - CORRECT ANSWERS Aerobic
, Provides energy for 30 to 90 seconds - CORRECT ANSWERS Anaerobic
Provides energy for 6 to 10 seconds - CORRECT ANSWERS Crea"ne Phosphate
Iden"fy the three major benefits of warming up. - CORRECT ANSWERS (1) Increases body
temperature
(2) Improved range of mo"on
(3) Prepares the heart and lungs for higher intensity exercise
General Warm-up Method - CORRECT ANSWERS Increases Temperature
Improves Flexibility
Passive Warm-up Method - CORRECT ANSWERS Limited energy expenditure
Specific Warm-up Method - CORRECT ANSWERS Increases temperature
Incorporates ac"vity specific skills
Allows for mental rehearsal
Improves flexibility
Iden"fy two general guidelines to guide your warm-up - CORRECT ANSWERS (1) It should meet
the needs of the individual.
(2)It should be adaptable as the Marine becomes be*er condi"oned.
Newest RATED A+ 2025/2026 UPDATED
Define exercise physiology - CORRECT ANSWERS Exercise physiology is the science that
describes, explains, and uses the body's response and adapta"on to exercise training to
maximum human physical poten"al.
It includes the interac"on of the heart, lungs, and muscles, and how they respond to exercise.
Define op"mal fitness - CORRECT ANSWERS Op"mal fitness refers to the best func"oning level
of fitness a Marine can a*ain. At the op"mal level, the body of the Marine func"ons as
efficiently as it can.
Which factor measures a Marine's op"mal fitness? - CORRECT ANSWERS Op"mal fitness can
be measured by accomplishing missions without undue fa"gue.
The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without fa"guing. - CORRECT ANSWERS
Muscular Endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to work efficiently over an extended period of "me and
provide oxygen to the working muscles. - CORRECT ANSWERS Cardiopulmonary Endurance
Refers to the muscular and fat make-up of the body. - CORRECT ANSWERS Body Composi"on
The ability to move your joints comfortably through a full range of mo"on. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Flexibility
The amount of force a muscle can produce. - CORRECT ANSWERS Muscular Strength
, Blood is pumped to the lungs by the (blank) side of the heart and pumped to the body by the
(blank) side of the heart. - CORRECT ANSWERS Right; Le5
Iden"fy six adapta"ons of the heart and blood vessels in response to exercise. - CORRECT
ANSWERS (1) The size of the heart increases making it able to pump more blood with more
force.
(2) The amount of blood the heart pumps with each contrac"on increases. This is due to a
combina"on of an increase in the heart size and a decrease in pulse that allows more blood to
enter the heart between beats.
(3) There is a decrease in the res"ng and training heart rate.
(4) The heart rate recovers to res"ng levels more rapidly a5er training has stopped.
(5) More capillaries form to supply the working muscles with oxygen rich blood.
(6) Blood pressure decreases.
Cpl Jones par"cipates in endurance training 3 "mes per week while Cpl Jefferson par"cipates
once a week. What effect may this have on both Marines' lungs. - CORRECT ANSWERS Cpl
Jones' body is effec"vely using a large amount of oxygen be*er than Cpl Jefferson.
The molecule that provides the energy for muscle contrac"on is? - CORRECT ANSWERS
adenosine tri-phosphate
Provides energy for endurance tasks - CORRECT ANSWERS Aerobic
, Provides energy for 30 to 90 seconds - CORRECT ANSWERS Anaerobic
Provides energy for 6 to 10 seconds - CORRECT ANSWERS Crea"ne Phosphate
Iden"fy the three major benefits of warming up. - CORRECT ANSWERS (1) Increases body
temperature
(2) Improved range of mo"on
(3) Prepares the heart and lungs for higher intensity exercise
General Warm-up Method - CORRECT ANSWERS Increases Temperature
Improves Flexibility
Passive Warm-up Method - CORRECT ANSWERS Limited energy expenditure
Specific Warm-up Method - CORRECT ANSWERS Increases temperature
Incorporates ac"vity specific skills
Allows for mental rehearsal
Improves flexibility
Iden"fy two general guidelines to guide your warm-up - CORRECT ANSWERS (1) It should meet
the needs of the individual.
(2)It should be adaptable as the Marine becomes be*er condi"oned.
