CPD Physical Fitness & Wellness 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a warm-up before physical training or a fitness test?
- To burn extra calories before the main workout
- To increase heart rate, blood flow, and prepare muscles for activity (Correct answer)
- To practice the exact movements of the test
- To mentally prepare without physical benefit
Correct answer: To increase heart rate, blood flow, and prepare muscles for activity
A proper warm-up gradually increases heart rate and blood flow to muscles, reducing the risk of injury during intense activity.
Question 2: Officers working rotating shifts are at higher risk for which health condition compared to day-shift workers?
- Hypoglycemia
- Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease (Correct answer)
- Osteoporosis
- Hyperthyroidism
Correct answer: Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease
Research consistently links rotating and night shifts to elevated risk of metabolic syndrome, obesity, and cardiovascular disease due to circadian disruption.
Question 3: Which stretching technique is generally recommended after a workout to improve long-term flexibility?
- Ballistic stretching
- Dynamic stretching
- Static stretching (Correct answer)
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation only in clinical settings
Correct answer: Static stretching
Static stretching, holding a stretch for 20–30 seconds, is most effective post-workout when muscles are warm and pliable.
Question 4: A CPD recruit is advised to maintain a resting heart rate below which value to indicate good cardiovascular fitness?
- 100 bpm
- 90 bpm
- 60 bpm (Correct answer)
- 50 bpm
Correct answer: 60 bpm
A resting heart rate below 60 bpm is generally considered a sign of good cardiovascular fitness; highly trained athletes may be lower.
Question 5: What is the recommended daily water intake guideline for an active adult officer?
- 1 liter
- 2 liters (approximately 8 cups) (Correct answer)
- 4 liters
- 0.5 liters
Correct answer: 2 liters (approximately 8 cups)
General guidelines recommend approximately 2 liters (about 8 cups) of water daily for adults, with more needed during physical activity.
Question 6: Which of the following is a sign of overtraining in a law enforcement officer?
- Gradual improvement in test scores
- Mild muscle soreness 24 hours after exercise
- Persistent fatigue, decreased performance, and increased injury frequency (Correct answer)
- Increased motivation to train
Correct answer: Persistent fatigue, decreased performance, and increased injury frequency
Overtraining syndrome presents as persistent fatigue, declining performance, and higher injury rates due to insufficient recovery.
Question 7: CPD fitness standards are age- and gender-normed primarily because:
- Younger officers are always expected to score higher
- Physiological capacity varies with age and sex, and fair standards account for this (Correct answer)
- It is easier to pass at older ages
- Federal law requires identical standards for all
Correct answer: Physiological capacity varies with age and sex, and fair standards account for this
Age- and gender-normed standards reflect real physiological differences while ensuring all officers maintain job-relevant fitness levels.
CPD Physical Fitness & Wellness 3
What is the primary purpose of a warm-up before physical training or a fitness test?