PFT Monitor Certification Overview Exam Questions and Answers

PFT Monitor Certification Overview Exam Questions and Answers The PFT was specifically designed to test - Answer ✔️✔️--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 - Answer ✔️✔️--Active duty -Active reserves -and marines approaching end of active service The PFT is comprised of three events - Answer ✔️✔️--Hybrid Pull -Up/Push -up test -Abdominal Crunch -3 Mile Run The recommended order of PFT events - Answer ✔️✔️-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 - Answer ✔️✔️--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 - Answer ✔️✔️--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) - Answer ✔️✔️-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 - Answer ✔️✔️--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 - Answer ✔️✔️-The purpose of this worksheet is to determine and mitigate any health risk or injury for Marines over 45 years of age. PFT MCO - Answer ✔️✔️-MCO 6100.13 A PFT/CFT