05 No Off Season...

Question 1

Key components on how to train for performance:

Answer 1

1. Periodized conditioning
2. Adequate nutrition
3. Proper recovery

Question 2

Periodized Training Plan includes

Answer 2

1. Developmental phase
2. Peak phase
3. Recovery phase

Question 3

In addition to exercise selection and periodization, implementing proper _____________ are key to injury prevention for FFs.

Answer 3

Prehabilitation techniques

Question 4

NFPA show that over ____ of both fireground and non-fireground injuries were related to preventable causes.

Answer 4

50%

Question 5

Proper nutrition

Answer 5

1. Enhances energy
2. Increases cognitive functioning
3. Aids in development of physical conditioning
4. Promotes effective recovery

Question 6

Impacts of getting inadequate sleep or consistently poor quality sleep

Answer 6

1. Fatigue
2. Decreased mental acuity
3. Diminished motor control
4. Compromised immune system
5. Altered eating behavior that increases risk of:
   5.1 High BP
   5.2 Cardiac health issues
   5.3 Other cardiometabolic diseases

Question 7

In additions to breathing, visualization is a tool that can help FFs

Answer 7

1. Optimize performance
2. Manage stressful situations
3. Build resilience