Physical Endurance Flashcards
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During the FITCO physical endurance component, at which point are candidates most likely to experience a significant increase in perceived exertion?
Answer: When transitioning from aerobic to anaerobic threshold
Perceived exertion spikes sharply as intensity crosses the anaerobic threshold because lactic acid accumulates and breathing becomes laboured.
What is the primary purpose of a proper cool-down after completing the FITCO endurance test?
Answer: To gradually return heart rate and blood pressure to resting levels and prevent blood pooling
A cool-down maintains blood circulation to prevent venous pooling, eases the cardiovascular system back to rest, and aids lactate removal.
An officer applicant trains on flat ground only but the FITCO shuttle run involves rapid direction changes. Which fitness quality is most neglected by this training approach?
Answer: Agility and change-of-direction speed
Change-of-direction training is required for the shuttle run; steady-state flat running does not develop the deceleration and re-acceleration mechanics needed.
Which of the following best explains why female candidates and male candidates may have different minimum passing levels on the FITCO endurance test?
Answer: Standards are job-task validated separately by sex to reflect bona fide occupational requirements
Occupational test standards are validated against real job demands, and separate norms by sex reflect physiological differences while ensuring job-task adequacy.
What effect does dehydration of just 2% of body weight have on endurance performance?
Answer: Decreases endurance performance by approximately 10–20%
Research consistently shows a 2% body-weight fluid loss impairs aerobic endurance by roughly 10–20% due to reduced plasma volume and cardiac output.
A candidate scores below the minimum FITCO endurance standard. What is the typical outcome under Ontario correctional hiring protocols?
Answer: They are disqualified from the current hiring process
Failure to meet the minimum physical standard on the FITCO typically results in disqualification from the current competition; the fitness test is a mandatory hurdle.
Which energy substrate becomes the dominant fuel source during the high-intensity final stages of the FITCO shuttle run?
Answer: Muscle glycogen via anaerobic glycolysis
At near-maximal intensities, the aerobic system cannot meet energy demand fast enough, so anaerobic glycolysis burning muscle glycogen becomes dominant.