Physical Endurance Flashcards
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What does 'specificity of training' mean in the context of preparing for the FITCO physical endurance component?
Answer: Performing exercises that closely replicate the physiological demands of the shuttle run
Specificity means training adaptations are most effective when the exercise matches the energy systems and movement patterns of the target performance task.
An applicant notices their heart rate recovers from 175 bpm to 120 bpm within 60 seconds of stopping the shuttle run. What does this indicate?
Answer: Good cardiovascular fitness evidenced by rapid heart rate recovery
Rapid heart rate recovery (≥50 bpm drop in 60 seconds) is a well-established marker of high cardiovascular fitness.
Why is mental resilience considered part of physical endurance preparation for the FITCO test?
Answer: Candidates must push through discomfort and the urge to quit as intensity rises near their physical limit
At near-maximal intensities, psychological factors including pain tolerance and motivation determine whether a candidate continues or quits before true physical failure.
Which nutritional strategy best supports a FITCO candidate's endurance training in the 48 hours before the test?
Answer: Moderate carbohydrate loading to maximise muscle glycogen stores
Maximising muscle glycogen through moderate carbohydrate intake in the 48 hours pre-test ensures the primary fuel for high-intensity shuttle running is fully available.
A candidate completes 6 full levels of the FITCO shuttle run then stops voluntarily. Which best describes the score recorded?
Answer: Level 6 (the last fully completed level)
The score is recorded as the last fully completed level; a candidate who stops during level 7 without completing the required shuttles receives level 6 as their score.
How does altitude (e.g., training at high elevation) affect physical endurance performance when a candidate returns to sea-level testing?
Answer: Performance typically improves due to increased red blood cell mass from altitude acclimatisation
Altitude training stimulates erythropoietin (EPO) production, increasing red blood cell count and oxygen-carrying capacity, which enhances sea-level aerobic performance.
What is the main reason correctional officer recruits must maintain physical endurance fitness standards beyond the initial FITCO test?
Answer: Physical endurance directly supports the ability to safely manage use-of-force and emergency response situations throughout a career
Correctional officers face unpredictable physical confrontations and emergencies throughout their careers, making sustained endurance fitness a genuine occupational safety requirement.