FITCO Strength and Power 3

Question 1

In the FITCO test, the shuttle run component indirectly requires lower-body power because it demands:

Accepted Answer

Rapid acceleration and deceleration with directional changes

Answer

The shuttle run requires explosive lower-body power to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction quickly.

Question 2

Which physiological factor most limits maximal strength expression in an untrained correctional officer candidate?

Accepted Answer

Poor neuromuscular recruitment and motor unit activation

Answer

Untrained individuals cannot fully activate available motor units, limiting the force their muscles can generate.

Question 3

A candidate preparing for FITCO wants to improve their push-related upper-body strength. Which exercise is most directly transferable?

Accepted Answer

Barbell bench press or push-up progressions

Answer

Bench press and push-up progressions develop the chest, shoulder, and tricep strength needed for push-related officer tasks.

Question 4

Core strength is considered foundational to overall strength performance in FITCO because the core:

Accepted Answer

Transfers force between upper and lower body during dynamic tasks

Answer

The core acts as a force-transfer bridge between the lower and upper body during virtually all dynamic physical tasks.

Question 5

Which energy system primarily fuels a maximal 5-second burst of strength and power, such as a physical takedown?

Accepted Answer

Phosphocreatine (ATP-PCr) system

Answer

The ATP-PCr system provides immediate energy for maximal efforts lasting fewer than 10 seconds.

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