Semper Fit Basic Fitness Course
questions with answers
Define exercise physiology - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Exercise physiology is the science that
describes, explains, and uses the body's response and adaptation to exercise training to maximum
human physical potential.
It includes the interaction of the heart, lungs, and muscles, and how they respond to exercise.
Define optimal fitness - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Optimal fitness refers to the best functioning
level of fitness a Marine can attain. At the optimal level, the body of the Marine functions as
efficiently as it can.
Which factor measures a Marine's optimal fitness? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Optimal fitness
can be measured by accomplishing missions without undue fatigue.
The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without fatiguing. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔Muscular Endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to work efficiently over an extended period of time and provide
oxygen to the working muscles. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Cardiopulmonary Endurance
Refers to the muscular and fat make-up of the body. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Body
Composition
The ability to move your joints comfortably through a full range of motion. - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔Flexibility
The amount of force a muscle can produce. - ** VERIFIED 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. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Right; Left
Identify six adaptations of the heart and blood vessels in response to exercise. - ** VERIFIED
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 contraction increases. This is due to a
combination 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 resting and training heart rate.
(4) The heart rate recovers to resting levels more rapidly after training has stopped.
(5) More capillaries form to supply the working muscles with oxygen rich blood.
(6) Blood pressure decreases.
Cpl Jones participates in endurance training 3 times per week while Cpl Jefferson participates once a
week. What effect may this have on both Marines' lungs. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Cpl Jones'
body is effectively using a large amount of oxygen better than Cpl Jefferson.
The molecule that provides the energy for muscle contraction is? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔adenosine tri-phosphate
Provides energy for endurance tasks - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Aerobic
Provides energy for 30 to 90 seconds - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Anaerobic
, Provides energy for 6 to 10 seconds - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Creatine Phosphate
Identify the three major benefits of warming up. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔(1) Increases body
temperature
(2) Improved range of motion
(3) Prepares the heart and lungs for higher intensity exercise
General Warm-up Method - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Increases Temperature
Improves Flexibility
Passive Warm-up Method - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Limited energy expenditure
Specific Warm-up Method - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Increases temperature
Incorporates activity specific skills
Allows for mental rehearsal
Improves flexibility
Identify two general guidelines to guide your warm-up - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔(1) It should
meet the needs of the individual.
(2)It should be adaptable as the Marine becomes better conditioned.
What is the goal of flexibility training? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔The goal of flexibility
training is to improve range of motion along with strength to allow the Marine to better control
his/her movements.
What are the steps for static stretching? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔(1) Warm-up for 5 to 15
minutes until you have begun to sweat.
questions with answers
Define exercise physiology - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Exercise physiology is the science that
describes, explains, and uses the body's response and adaptation to exercise training to maximum
human physical potential.
It includes the interaction of the heart, lungs, and muscles, and how they respond to exercise.
Define optimal fitness - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Optimal fitness refers to the best functioning
level of fitness a Marine can attain. At the optimal level, the body of the Marine functions as
efficiently as it can.
Which factor measures a Marine's optimal fitness? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Optimal fitness
can be measured by accomplishing missions without undue fatigue.
The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without fatiguing. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔Muscular Endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to work efficiently over an extended period of time and provide
oxygen to the working muscles. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Cardiopulmonary Endurance
Refers to the muscular and fat make-up of the body. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Body
Composition
The ability to move your joints comfortably through a full range of motion. - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔Flexibility
The amount of force a muscle can produce. - ** VERIFIED 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. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Right; Left
Identify six adaptations of the heart and blood vessels in response to exercise. - ** VERIFIED
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 contraction increases. This is due to a
combination 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 resting and training heart rate.
(4) The heart rate recovers to resting levels more rapidly after training has stopped.
(5) More capillaries form to supply the working muscles with oxygen rich blood.
(6) Blood pressure decreases.
Cpl Jones participates in endurance training 3 times per week while Cpl Jefferson participates once a
week. What effect may this have on both Marines' lungs. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Cpl Jones'
body is effectively using a large amount of oxygen better than Cpl Jefferson.
The molecule that provides the energy for muscle contraction is? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔adenosine tri-phosphate
Provides energy for endurance tasks - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Aerobic
Provides energy for 30 to 90 seconds - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Anaerobic
, Provides energy for 6 to 10 seconds - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Creatine Phosphate
Identify the three major benefits of warming up. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔(1) Increases body
temperature
(2) Improved range of motion
(3) Prepares the heart and lungs for higher intensity exercise
General Warm-up Method - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Increases Temperature
Improves Flexibility
Passive Warm-up Method - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Limited energy expenditure
Specific Warm-up Method - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Increases temperature
Incorporates activity specific skills
Allows for mental rehearsal
Improves flexibility
Identify two general guidelines to guide your warm-up - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔(1) It should
meet the needs of the individual.
(2)It should be adaptable as the Marine becomes better conditioned.
What is the goal of flexibility training? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔The goal of flexibility
training is to improve range of motion along with strength to allow the Marine to better control
his/her movements.
What are the steps for static stretching? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔(1) Warm-up for 5 to 15
minutes until you have begun to sweat.
