CPD Physical Fitness & Wellness 4

Question 1

Which exercise most directly trains the muscle groups used when an officer physically restrains a resisting subject?

Accepted Answer

Core and upper body compound movements (e.g., deadlifts, rows)

Answer

Restraining a subject requires integrated core and upper body strength, best developed through compound movements like deadlifts and rows.

Question 2

What does VO2 max represent in fitness testing?

Accepted Answer

Maximum oxygen the body can consume during intense exercise

Answer

VO2 max is the maximum rate at which the body can consume oxygen during exhaustive exercise, and is the gold standard measure of aerobic capacity.

Question 3

An officer with hypertension is cleared for duty. Which activity modification is most appropriate during fitness training?

Accepted Answer

Monitor blood pressure before and after exercise and avoid maximal static holds

Answer

Officers with hypertension should monitor blood pressure around exercise sessions and avoid prolonged maximal isometric holds, which spike blood pressure acutely.

Question 4

How many hours of sleep per night do health guidelines recommend for adults to maintain cognitive and physical performance?

Accepted Answer

7–9 hours

Answer

The CDC and sleep experts recommend 7–9 hours per night for adults to maintain optimal cognitive function, reaction time, and physical recovery.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best indicator that an officer has recovered adequately between intense training sessions?

Accepted Answer

Resting heart rate has returned to baseline and energy levels feel normal

Answer

Return of resting heart rate to baseline and normal energy levels are reliable indicators of adequate physiological recovery.

CPD - Chicago Police Department Practice Test

CPD - Chicago Police Department Practice Test

CPD Physical Fitness & Wellness 4