Marine Corps Fitness Assessment

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What is the primary purpose of the FMA?

To establish a Marine's baseline of physical fitness
To identify faults in a Marine's movement and prevent injuries (correct)
To design a program to address physical fitness deficiencies
To determine the safety of exercising based on health history

What is the purpose of the Health Questionnaire?

To evaluate a Marine's physical fitness level
To determine the safety or possible risk of exercising based on health history (correct)
To design a program to address muscular strength and endurance
To identify faults in a Marine's movement

What is the focus of the Injury Analysis in Physiological Analysis?

Physical fitness testing
Muscular strength and endurance
Joint and muscle injuries prevention (correct)
Movement patterns and muscular involvement

What is the goal of the FFI in conducting Movement Analysis?

To understand musculature and biomechanical advantages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the FFI in programing corrective exercises?

To take into consideration what steps to take in helping prevent injuries (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the FFI use the scores from the PFT, CFT, or MOS specific tests?

To establish a Marine's baseline of physical fitness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of corrective exercise?

To improve muscle imbalances and movement patterns (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of movement assessment in strength and conditioning?

To identify potential movement patterns that may lead to injury (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of physical testing is used to assess an individual's muscular strength and endurance?

One-rep max testing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of static stretching during a cool-down after physical activity?

Allow for optimal range of motion and reinforce proper movement patterns (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of decreasing metabolic by-products after physical activity?

Enhance recovery (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of injury prevention in strength and conditioning?

To reduce the risk of injury (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Marine Corps Physical Fitness program?

To maintain a force in readiness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a cool-down after physical activity?

To mitigate repercussions such as passing out (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of physiological analysis is used to evaluate an individual's response to exercise stress?

Maximal oxygen uptake testing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a corrective exercise program?

To reinforce proper movement patterns (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of periodization in strength and conditioning?

To reduce the risk of injury through varying training intensity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of decreasing sympathetic nervous system control after physical activity?

Return to equilibrium (C) Signup and view all the answers