Strength and Power Flashcards
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For correctional officers, functional strength training is preferred over isolation machine training primarily because it:
Answer: Develops multi-joint coordination relevant to job tasks
Functional training uses multi-joint movements that mimic real job demands, improving strength in practical, transferable patterns.
Which FITCO-relevant scenario most demands both strength and power simultaneously?
Answer: Restraining and controlling an aggressive inmate
Restraining an aggressive inmate requires generating high force rapidly, combining both strength and power capacities.
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after strength training typically peaks at:
Answer: 24–72 hours post-exercise
DOMS typically peaks between 24 and 72 hours after unaccustomed or intense exercise due to micro-tears and inflammation.
When a FITCO candidate fails the upper-body strength component repeatedly, the recommended corrective strategy is:
Answer: Follow a structured progressive resistance training program before retesting
A structured progressive program builds the necessary strength base before a candidate is ready to retest successfully.
Type II (fast-twitch) muscle fibers contribute most to which physical quality tested in the FITCO?
Answer: Explosive power and high-force output
Type II fibers are recruited for high-intensity, explosive activities due to their fast contraction speed and high force output.
Bilateral leg strength, as assessed by squat-pattern movements, is critical for correctional officers because it supports:
Answer: Lifting, carrying, and stabilizing the body during physical interventions
Bilateral leg strength underpins all load-bearing and body-stabilizing tasks encountered during physical interventions.
In the context of the FITCO, adequate grip strength is essential for safe handcuffing because it:
Answer: Ensures the officer can maintain control of the subject's wrists
Grip strength is required to secure and maintain control of a subject's wrists during the handcuffing process.