FITCO Injury Prevention and Recovery 3

Question 1

Which nutrient timing strategy most supports muscle repair between FITCO training sessions?

Accepted Answer

Consuming protein within 30–60 minutes after training to support muscle recovery

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Fasting for 4 hours immediately after training to trigger fat burning

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Eating a large carbohydrate-only meal 3 hours post-training

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Avoiding all food for 12 hours to enhance growth hormone response

Question 2

What condition results from training too hard without adequate recovery, causing performance to decline rather than improve?

Accepted Answer

Overtraining syndrome

Answer

Hypertrophy

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Supercompensation

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Metabolic adaptation

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes the role of foam rolling in a FITCO training recovery plan?

Accepted Answer

It reduces muscle tension and may improve range of motion as a recovery tool

Answer

It builds muscle mass by stimulating hypertrophy

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It permanently repairs torn muscle fibers

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It replaces the need for any other form of stretching or warm-up

Question 4

An applicant complains of pain in the heel and arch of the foot that is worst with the first steps in the morning. This symptom pattern suggests:

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis

Answer

Shin splints

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Stress fracture of the tibia

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Achilles tendon rupture

Question 5

Which training modification best reduces cumulative stress on the joints while maintaining cardiovascular fitness for FITCO preparation?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating low-impact cross-training such as cycling or swimming

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Replacing all running sessions with maximum-effort sprints

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Doubling weekly running mileage to increase adaptation speed

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Eliminating all lower body exercise until test day

Question 6

During the FITCO grip strength test, which wrist position produces the greatest force output while minimizing injury risk?

Accepted Answer

Neutral or very slight wrist extension

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Maximal wrist flexion (bent fully downward)

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Maximal wrist extension (bent fully upward)

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Ulnar deviation (wrist angled toward the pinky side)

Question 7

Which of the following best explains why strength training is recommended as part of injury-prevention preparation for the FITCO test?

Accepted Answer

It strengthens muscles and connective tissues, improving joint stability and resilience

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It eliminates the need for cardiovascular conditioning

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It guarantees a passing score on all FITCO components

Answer

It replaces flexibility training, which is unnecessary for correctional officers