SEMPER FIT COURSE REVIEWED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following best defines exercise physiology? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The body prepares for and performs
exercise.
Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your
survivability in combat are all measurements of - CORRECT
ANSWER-optimal fitness
Which of the following tests can measure a Marine's optimal
fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER-Timed runs
Unoxygenated blood returning from the body enters the
__________ side of the heart and is then pumped through the
__________ ventricle to the lungs. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Right;Right
As a result of regular exercise, what change occurs in the heart
and blood vessels? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood Pressure
Decreases
How effectively the body uses the oxygen you breathe in is
measured by the - CORRECT ANSWER-VO2
, Which molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Adenosine tri-phosphate
Which statement below is true concerning the anaerobic energy
pathway? - CORRECT ANSWER-Breaks down sugar
molecules called glucose (carbohydrates) to produce energy.
Which energy pathway is not activated quickly; however, since
oxygen is usually available to the working muscle; it can
provide energy for a long period of time? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Aerobic
The warm-up should last approximately _______ minutes. -
CORRECT ANSWER-5 - 15
What is the goal of flexibility training? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Improve the joints range of motion.
Static stretching is performed by - CORRECT ANSWER-
holding a stretch for 30 seconds.
Which stretching method is another name for bouncing
stretching and involves performing rapid, jerky, uncontrolled
movement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ballistic
Acceleration is the ability to - CORRECT ANSWER-increase
speed over a short amount of time.
Which of the following describes the back pedal? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Backwards running movement
Which is one of the techniques for performing speed and agility
drills? - CORRECT ANSWER-Accelerate with 100% effort.
What are the muscles that surround the body's center of mass?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Core
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following best defines exercise physiology? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The body prepares for and performs
exercise.
Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your
survivability in combat are all measurements of - CORRECT
ANSWER-optimal fitness
Which of the following tests can measure a Marine's optimal
fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER-Timed runs
Unoxygenated blood returning from the body enters the
__________ side of the heart and is then pumped through the
__________ ventricle to the lungs. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Right;Right
As a result of regular exercise, what change occurs in the heart
and blood vessels? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood Pressure
Decreases
How effectively the body uses the oxygen you breathe in is
measured by the - CORRECT ANSWER-VO2
, Which molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Adenosine tri-phosphate
Which statement below is true concerning the anaerobic energy
pathway? - CORRECT ANSWER-Breaks down sugar
molecules called glucose (carbohydrates) to produce energy.
Which energy pathway is not activated quickly; however, since
oxygen is usually available to the working muscle; it can
provide energy for a long period of time? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Aerobic
The warm-up should last approximately _______ minutes. -
CORRECT ANSWER-5 - 15
What is the goal of flexibility training? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Improve the joints range of motion.
Static stretching is performed by - CORRECT ANSWER-
holding a stretch for 30 seconds.
Which stretching method is another name for bouncing
stretching and involves performing rapid, jerky, uncontrolled
movement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ballistic
Acceleration is the ability to - CORRECT ANSWER-increase
speed over a short amount of time.
Which of the following describes the back pedal? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Backwards running movement
Which is one of the techniques for performing speed and agility
drills? - CORRECT ANSWER-Accelerate with 100% effort.
What are the muscles that surround the body's center of mass?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Core
