SEMPER FIT BASIC FITNESS COURSE
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Define exercise physiology - ANS 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 - ANS 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? - ANS Optimal fitness can be measured by
accomplishing missions without undue fatigue.
The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without fatiguing. - ANS 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. - ANS Cardiopulmonary Endurance
Refers to the muscular and fat make-up of the body. - ANS Body Composition
The ability to move your joints comfortably through a full range of motion. - ANS Flexibility
The amount of force a muscle can produce. - ANS Muscular Strength
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,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. - ANS Right; Left
Identify six adaptations of the heart and blood vessels in response to exercise. - ANS (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. - ANS 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? - ANS adenosine tri-
phosphate
Provides energy for endurance tasks - ANS Aerobic
Provides energy for 30 to 90 seconds - ANS Anaerobic
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, Provides energy for 6 to 10 seconds - ANS Creatine Phosphate
Identify the three major benefits of warming up. - ANS (1) Increases body temperature
(2) Improved range of motion
(3) Prepares the heart and lungs for higher intensity exercise
General Warm-up Method - ANS Increases Temperature
Improves Flexibility
Passive Warm-up Method - ANS Limited energy expenditure
Specific Warm-up Method - ANS Increases temperature
Incorporates activity specific skills
Allows for mental rehearsal
Improves flexibility
Identify two general guidelines to guide your warm-up - ANS (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? - ANS The goal of flexibility training is to improve
range of motion along with strength to allow the Marine to better control his/her movements.
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Define exercise physiology - ANS 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 - ANS 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? - ANS Optimal fitness can be measured by
accomplishing missions without undue fatigue.
The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without fatiguing. - ANS 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. - ANS Cardiopulmonary Endurance
Refers to the muscular and fat make-up of the body. - ANS Body Composition
The ability to move your joints comfortably through a full range of motion. - ANS Flexibility
The amount of force a muscle can produce. - ANS Muscular Strength
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,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. - ANS Right; Left
Identify six adaptations of the heart and blood vessels in response to exercise. - ANS (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. - ANS 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? - ANS adenosine tri-
phosphate
Provides energy for endurance tasks - ANS Aerobic
Provides energy for 30 to 90 seconds - ANS Anaerobic
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, Provides energy for 6 to 10 seconds - ANS Creatine Phosphate
Identify the three major benefits of warming up. - ANS (1) Increases body temperature
(2) Improved range of motion
(3) Prepares the heart and lungs for higher intensity exercise
General Warm-up Method - ANS Increases Temperature
Improves Flexibility
Passive Warm-up Method - ANS Limited energy expenditure
Specific Warm-up Method - ANS Increases temperature
Incorporates activity specific skills
Allows for mental rehearsal
Improves flexibility
Identify two general guidelines to guide your warm-up - ANS (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? - ANS The goal of flexibility training is to improve
range of motion along with strength to allow the Marine to better control his/her movements.
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