FITCO Cardiovascular Fitness 4

Question 1

Which of the following dietary strategies is MOST effective the night before a FITCO cardiovascular test to ensure optimal energy availability?

Accepted Answer

Moderate carbohydrate-rich meal with adequate hydration

Answer

Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for high-intensity aerobic exercise; consuming a moderate carbohydrate meal the night before maximizes glycogen stores.

Question 2

An officer candidate's beep test ends at Level 6, shuttle 10. To improve to Level 8 within 10 weeks, they should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Progressive overload: gradually increasing weekly running volume and adding interval sessions

Answer

Progressive overload through increasing running volume and intensity over time systematically improves aerobic capacity and beep test performance.

Question 3

What does 'aerobic capacity' refer to in the context of the FITCO evaluation?

Accepted Answer

The maximum rate at which the body can consume oxygen during intense exercise (VO2 max)

Answer

Aerobic capacity, expressed as VO2 max, is the gold-standard measure of the cardiovascular system's ability to deliver and utilize oxygen during maximal exercise.

Question 4

During the beep test, a candidate's pace must match the audio signal. As levels increase, what changes about the running requirement?

Accepted Answer

The time allowed to complete each 20-meter shuttle decreases, requiring faster running speed

Answer

Each successive level of the beep test shortens the time interval between beeps, requiring candidates to run faster to cover the 20-meter distance.

Question 5

A correctional officer candidate who smokes cigarettes would MOST likely experience which cardiovascular performance limitation during the FITCO test?

Accepted Answer

Reduced oxygen-carrying capacity due to carbon monoxide binding to hemoglobin

Answer

Carbon monoxide from cigarette smoke binds hemoglobin 200 times more strongly than oxygen, significantly reducing the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity.

(FITCO) Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer Applicants Practice Test

(FITCO) Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer Applicants Practice Test

FITCO Cardiovascular Fitness 4