Which of the following is an alternative exercise that can be used to develop the muscles of the core?

sit-ups

power clean

medicine ball scoop toss

An acute bout of resistance training will elicit which of the following responses in skeletal muscle?

increase in adenosine triphosphate concentration

increase in creatine phosphate concentration

decrease in glycogen concentration

A TSAC-F provides force against a tactical athlete’s leg during a hamstring stretch. Which of the following types of stretches is being performed?

ballistic

passive

active

The use of heavy-light-medium loads on different training days with no change in training volume is referred to as

undulating periodization.

linear periodization.

block training.

Which of the following will most likely occur as a result of shortening rest periods from 2 minutes to 1 minute in a 10RM circuit weight training program?

increased pH levels

increased lactate levels

decreased creatine kinase levels

Which of the following are the primary and secondary factors that determine which energy system an athlete will predominantly rely on during an exercise session the most?

Primary: exercise mode / Secondary: available energy stores

Primary: exercise duration / Secondary: exercise intensity

Primary: exercise intensity / Secondary: exercise duration

Which of the following adaptations is an outcome of heavy resistance training (> 85% of 1RM) that can improve the performance of a tactical athlete?

increased cross-sectional area of type II muscle fibers

increased resting blood lactate levels

increased mitochondrial density

When a tactical athlete performs the bench press exercise, the TSAC-F should spot with a(n)

closed, pronated grip.

open, pronated grip.

closed, alternated grip.

When performing a back squat, which of the following is a common technique error?

flat back

heels off the floor

elbows high

A firefighter is training to improve her ability to carry a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Which of the following exercises would best be suited to meet the training goal?

deadlift

weighted walking lunge

front squat

A 160-lb, 23-year-old male combat trainee has the following test profile: • 2-mi run: 18.23 min • Percent body fat: 12% • Push-ups: 55 • Sit-ups: 66 Which of the following needs the most improvement?

upper body strength

body composition

aerobic endurance

During combat basic training, which macronutrient should be consumed in the greatest quantity?

fat

protein

carbohydrate

Plyometric activities rely upon a rapid concentric muscular action following a rapid stretch. This action uses the natural elastic components of tissue and the stimulation of

golgi tendon organs.

muscle spindles.

higher neural pathways.

Which of the following increases as an adaptation to chronic resistance training but decreases as an adaptation to chronic aerobic training?

glycogen stores

maximal power production

creatine phosphate stores

Performance decrements from dehydration among tactical athletes in hot environments may begin to occur after the loss of what percentage of bodyweight?

2%

4%

6%

In the strength and conditioning facility, which of the following will aid in risk management to reduce the likelihood of litigation?

having the most up-to-date exercise equipment

a medical exam by a qualified professional

qualified supervision of all individuals using the facility

Which of the following activities should be performed first when conducting fitness assessments?

2-mile run

push-ups

300-m shuttle run

A 32-year-old female officer who weights 220 pounds (100 kg) wishes to lose weight. She currently consumes 2500 kilocalories per day. Which of the following represents a reasonable daily caloric deficit and weekly loss of weight to expect from this officer?

500 kcals - 2 pounds (0.9 kg)

500 kcals - 1 pound (0.5 kg)

1000 kcals - 2 pounds (0.9 kg)

Which of the following muscle actions, if performed maximally, accounts for the greatest generation of muscle force?

concentric

isometric

eccentric

Which of the following is most important for maintaining proper form during a bent-over row?

flat back

open grip

extended knees

Creatine has an ergogenic effect during which of the following types of exercise?

Duration: short / Intensity: high

Duration: long / Intensity: low

Duration: short / Intensity: low

Which of the following exercises is the most appropriate for enhancing a firefighter's ability to advance a charged hose line on the ground?

treadmill run

back squat

sled pull

A 22 year-old male with a resting heart rate of 66 beats per minute is prescribed an exercise intensity of 70%. Using the Karvonen method, what is this person's target heart rate?

139 beats per minute

132 beats per minute

158 beats per minute

A tactical athlete is beginning a program to develop power. Which of the following plyometric exercises is most appropriate for a beginner?

squat jump

single-leg hop

front barrier hop

Which of the following is the primary training objective during the inflammation phase of rehabilitation?

optimizing tissue function

preventing tissue disruption

limiting excessive tissue atrophy

Which of the following training exercises is the most appropriate for enhancing a firefighter’s ability to move in a task-specific situation?

400-m

20-min treadmill run at 5 mph

rucksack march for 3 miles

mprovements in the ability to carry loads in the military can be achieved by training with a load such as performing a rucksack march at least 

2-3 times a week.

2-3 times a month.

4-5 times a week.

Which of the following is an immediate adjustment when working at high altitude?

 

decreased ventilation

increased stroke volume

increased submaximal heart rate

After consistently following an aerobic endurance training program for six months, a previously untrained individual will experience which of the following physiological changes?

decreased resting heart rate

decreased maximal heart rate

increased maximal blood pressure

What is the appropriate number of foot contacts during plyometric training for a beginning tactical athlete during preseason?

60-100 foot contacts

100-150 foot contacts

120-200 foot contacts