Physical Fitness Flashcards
6 cards from real ROTC practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Physical Fitness flashcards as text
In Reserve Officer Training Corps, what is the FITT principle used for in physical fitness?
Answer: To design exercise programs by varying Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type
The FITT principle provides a framework for designing exercise programs by manipulating four variables: Frequency (how often), Intensity (how hard), Time (duration), and Type (kind of exercise).
What is the purpose of a warm-up before physical activity in Reserve Officer Training Corps?
Answer: To gradually increase heart rate, blood flow, and prepare muscles for exercise
A warm-up gradually increases heart rate and blood flow to working muscles, raises body temperature, improves flexibility, and prepares the body physically and mentally for the upcoming activity.
In Reserve Officer Training Corps, what does "progressive overload" mean?
Answer: Gradually increasing exercise demands to continue making fitness gains
Progressive overload involves systematically increasing exercise demands (weight, reps, intensity, or duration) over time to continually challenge the body and stimulate further adaptation and improvement.
What are the three main energy systems used during physical activity in Reserve Officer Training Corps?
Answer: ATP-PC (phosphagen), glycolytic (lactic acid), and oxidative (aerobic)
The body uses three energy systems: the ATP-PC system for short, intense bursts (0-10 seconds), the glycolytic system for moderate-duration activity (10 seconds to 2 minutes), and the oxidative system for longer-duration aerobic activity.
In Reserve Officer Training Corps, what is the purpose of a cooldown after exercise?
Answer: To gradually return heart rate and blood pressure to resting levels
A cooldown gradually brings heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing back to resting levels, helps remove metabolic waste products from muscles, and reduces the risk of post-exercise dizziness or discomfort.
What does "RPE" stand for in Reserve Officer Training Corps physical fitness?
Answer: Rate of Perceived Exertion
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a subjective scale used to measure exercise intensity based on how hard the individual feels they are working, typically on a scale of 1-10 or 6-20.