SEMPER FIT BASIC COURSE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Define Exercise Physiology - ANS The science that describes, explains and uses the body's
response and adaptation to exercise training to maximize human physical potential
Define Optimal Fitness - ANS 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. - ANS Optimal Fitness
The science that describes, explains and uses the body's response and adaptation to exercise
training to maximize human physical potential - ANS Exercise Physiology
By what means can Optimal Fitness be measured? - ANS * Timed Runs
* Sit-ups
* Pull-ups
* Push-ups* Survivability in combat and ability to accomplish missions without undue fatigue or
injury.
What are the eight dimensions of fitness? - ANS * Coordination
* Agility
* Balance
* Endurance
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, * Reaction time
* Power
* Flexibility
* Cardiopulmonary
Define muscle strength - ANS The amount of force a muscle can produce
The amount of force a muscle can produce - ANS Muscle strength
Define Muscular endurance - ANS The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly or to
maintain contraction for an extended period of time without fatiguing.
The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly or to maintain contraction for an extended period
of time without fatiguing. - ANS Muscular endurance
Define cardiopulmonary endurance - ANS The ability of the heart and lungs to work
efficiently over an extended period of time and to provide oxygen to the working muscles.
The ability of the heart and lungs to work efficiently over an extended period of time and to
provide oxygen to the working muscles. - ANS Cardiopulmonary endurance
Define flexibility - ANS The ability to move your joint comfortably through a full range of
motion.
The ability to move your joint comfortably through a full range of motion. - ANS Flexibility
Define body composition - ANS The muscular and fat make-up of the body.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Define Exercise Physiology - ANS The science that describes, explains and uses the body's
response and adaptation to exercise training to maximize human physical potential
Define Optimal Fitness - ANS 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. - ANS Optimal Fitness
The science that describes, explains and uses the body's response and adaptation to exercise
training to maximize human physical potential - ANS Exercise Physiology
By what means can Optimal Fitness be measured? - ANS * Timed Runs
* Sit-ups
* Pull-ups
* Push-ups* Survivability in combat and ability to accomplish missions without undue fatigue or
injury.
What are the eight dimensions of fitness? - ANS * Coordination
* Agility
* Balance
* Endurance
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, * Reaction time
* Power
* Flexibility
* Cardiopulmonary
Define muscle strength - ANS The amount of force a muscle can produce
The amount of force a muscle can produce - ANS Muscle strength
Define Muscular endurance - ANS The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly or to
maintain contraction for an extended period of time without fatiguing.
The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly or to maintain contraction for an extended period
of time without fatiguing. - ANS Muscular endurance
Define cardiopulmonary endurance - ANS The ability of the heart and lungs to work
efficiently over an extended period of time and to provide oxygen to the working muscles.
The ability of the heart and lungs to work efficiently over an extended period of time and to
provide oxygen to the working muscles. - ANS Cardiopulmonary endurance
Define flexibility - ANS The ability to move your joint comfortably through a full range of
motion.
The ability to move your joint comfortably through a full range of motion. - ANS Flexibility
Define body composition - ANS The muscular and fat make-up of the body.
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