Chapter 18 Flashcards
The goal of the fitness program is to: (18.2.)
motivate all members to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program
The five major components of fitness are: (18.3.)
cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility
The five major components of fitness are cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Cardiorespiratory endurance is: (18.3.1.)
the ability to perform large muscle, dynamic exercise for prolonged periods
The five major components of fitness are cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Body composition is: (18.3.2.)
the relative portion of the body comprised of fat and fat-free tissue
The five major components of fitness are cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Muscular strength is: (18.3.3.)
the maximum force generated by a specific muscle or muscle group
The five major components of fitness are cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Muscular endurance is: (18.3.4.)
repeated contractions of a muscle group over time resulting in muscular fatigue
The five major components of fitness are cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Flexibility is: (18.3.5.)
the ability to move a joint freely, without pain, through a range of motion
A successful aerobic fitness/cardiovascular exercise program should include the principles of: (18.4.)
frequency, intensity, duration, and mode
A successful cardiovascular exercise program should include the principles of frequency, intensity, duration, and mode. Frequency is: (18.4.1.)
how often one exercises
A successful cardiovascular exercise program should include the principles of frequency, intensity, duration, and mode. Intensity is: (18.4.2.)
how hard one exercises
A successful cardiovascular exercise program should include the principles of frequency, intensity, duration, and mode. Duration is: (18.4.3.)
the time spent exercising
A successful cardiovascular exercise program should include the principles of frequency, intensity, duration, and mode. Mode is: (18.4.4.)
the type of exercise (jogging, swimming, etc)
A successful strength and endurance training program should include the principles of: (18.5.)
specificity, regularity, recovery, balance, and variety
A successful strength and endurance training program should include the principles of specificity, regularity, recovery, balance, and variety. Specificity means: (18.5.1.)
targeting the specific muscle groups that need to be strengthened
A successful strength and endurance training program should include the principles of specificity, regularity, recovery, balance, and variety. Regularity means: (18.5.2.)
exercising regularly (three workouts per week are best for optimal gains)
A successful strength and endurance training program should include the principles of specificity, regularity, recovery, balance, and variety. Recovery means: (18.5.3.)
allowing sufficient recovery time for the muscles to adapt
A successful strength and endurance training program should include the principles of specificity, regularity, recovery, balance, and variety. Balance means: (18.5.4.)
exercising all the major muscle groups in both the upper and lower body
A successful strength and endurance training program should include the principles of specificity, regularity, recovery, balance, and variety. Variety means: (18.5.5.)
changing equipment, exercises, or intensity to maintain enthusiasm and interest
The two largest factors that contribute to maintaining a positive body composition are: (18.7.)
exercise and diet
The best way to lose excessive body fat is: (18.7.1.)
a combination of exercise and diet
A male Airman who is not under medical supervision when dieting requires a daily caloric intake of at least ______; women require at least ______ calories. (18.7.2.)
1,500; 1,200
Exercise alone is not the best way to lose body fat, especially in large amounts. For an average-sized person, running or walking 1 mile burns about: (18.7.5.)
100 calories
The AFI that governs the Fitness Program is: (18.9.3.)
AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program
The Air Force uses a composite fitness score based on _______ to determine overall fitness. (18.10.1.)
aerobic fitness, muscular strength/endurance, and body composition
The Air Force uses a composite fitness score to determine overall fitness. The minimum acceptable composite score, in addition to meeting the minimum component scores, is _______. (18.10.1.)
75
Members taking the PT test will receive a composite score on a 0 to 100 scale based on the following maximum component scores: 60 points for aerobic fitness assessment and: (18.10.2.)
20 points for body composition, 10 points for push-ups, and 10 points for sit-ups
What are the components that make up the PT Test? (18.10.2.)
aerobic fitness assessment, body composition, push-ups, and sit-ups
Members with a medical profile prohibiting them from performing one or more components of the fitness assessment will have a composite score calculated on: (18.10.3.)
the tested components
Although members must complete the composite fitness assessment biannually, exemptions are granted, for a limited time, for: (18.10.3.1.)
members who are unable or unavailable to train or test
Fitness assessment exemptions categorize members as unable or unavailable to train or test for reasons beyond the control of the member. Based on medical recommendations, the commander may grant members exemption from: (18.10.3.2.)
aerobic and muscle fitness components
What are the four fitness levels based on score and components tested? (Table 18.1.)
Excellent (all 4 components), Excellent (3 or less components), Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory
If a member’s fitness level is Excellent (all 4 components), testing is required every 12 months. If a member’s fitness level is Unsatisfactory, then retesting is required: (Table 18.1.)
within 90 days
Members must have a current fitness score on file prior to deployment. Members will not be considered exempt in the deployed location until: (18.10.5.)
their current fitness assessment expires
If, while deployed, an Airman reaches the 91-day mark after an Unsatisfactory fitness assessment but before the evaluation closes out, the Unsatisfactory score is no longer current and the evaluation will be marked: (18.10.6.)
EXEMPT
Deployed Airmen with Satisfactory and Excellent fitness assessment (FA) scores become “exempt” only when: (18.10.6.)
they reach the first day of the month, seven/thirteen months following the previous FA rating
What activity will normally conduct the fitness assessment for all Airmen (Regular Air Force, Reserve, and Guard)? (18.11.1.)
the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC)
The Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) will normally conduct the fitness assessment for all Airmen. Where no FAC exists, fitness assessments should be conducted by: (18.11.1.)
a certified physical training leader (PTL) from another unit
The fitness screening questionnaire (FSQ) should be completed no earlier than 30 calendar days (90 days for Air Reserve Component) but no later than _______ prior to the fitness assessment to provide time for medical evaluation. (18.11.2.)
7 days
Pregnant service members will engage in physical activity to maintain cardiovascular and muscular fitness throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period. Members are exempted from fitness testing during pregnancy and for: (18.11.4.)
180 days after the delivery date
All components of the fitness assessment must be completed within a 3-hour window on the same day. If extenuating circumstances occur, such as severe weather or safety issues, then all components must be completed within _______. (18.12.)
5 duty days
Which component is required to be assessed first during the fitness assessment? (18.12.)
body composition (height, weight, and abdominal circumference)
The muscular fitness components (push-ups and sit-ups) may be accomplished before or after the 1.5-mile run but must be completed after the 1-mile walk. There is a minimum _______ rest period between components. (18.12.)
3-minute
The body composition assessment is performed by FAC members or trained augmentees. The body composition assessment consists of: (18.12.1.)
height and weight and Abdominal Circumference (AC)
The aerobic component of the fitness assessment consists of: (18.12.2.)
a 1.5-mile run (or 1-mile walk for medically exempted members)
The muscular fitness component of the fitness assessment consists of: (18.12.3.)
push-ups and sit-ups
Members with an unsatisfactory fitness assessment score must attend the Balanced Eating, Work out Effectively, Living Longer (BE WELL) Program which is managed by: (18.13.1.)
the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC)
The unit PT program success depends on many people. Whose responsibility is it to oversee the fitness program for the unit, notify the unit commander if members fail to attend scheduled fitness appointments, and provide fitness metrics and unit status reports to the unit commander? (18.14.2.)
Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM)
What training is required before assuming duties as Physical Training Leader (PTL)? (18.14.3.1. and 18.14.3.2.)
-basic life support training-automated external defibrillator training-completion of PTL course provided by the EP/FPM
What are the three main types of macronutrients? (18.15.1.)
carbohydrates, fats, and protein
The three main types of macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Which of these is known as the “energy powerhouse” because they are what our bodies need for fuel. (18.15.1.1.)
carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are known as the “energy powerhouse” because they are what our bodies need for fuel. The foods that provide carbohydrates are: (18.15.1.1.)
dairy, fruits, grains, starchy vegetables, and sweets
There are two types of carbohydrates: (18.15.1.1.)
simple and complex
The three main types of macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Which of these is composed of amino acids and is necessary to build and repair muscle tissue, grow hair and fingernails, produce hormones, boost your immune system and replace red blood cells? (18.15.1.2.)
protein
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, which are necessary to build and repair muscle tissue, grow hair and fingernails, produce hormones, boost your immune system and replace red blood cells. The foods that provide protein are: (18.15.1.2.)
animal products, beans, nuts, lentils, and tofu
Fat provides a ready source of energy, builds cell walls, transports and stores fat soluble vitamins, insulates, protects vital organs, and makes food taste better. Healthier fats are mono- and poly-unsaturated fats which are found mostly in: (18.15.1.3.)
-olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, avocados, and most nuts-fatty fish such as tuna and salmon
Water is essential for life; the human body is made up of over _______ water. (18.15.1.4.)
50 percent
Weight loss should be a gradual process; _______ per week is considered to be a healthy and safe weight loss goal. (18.15.3.)
1 to 2 pounds
In order to lose weight, calories in need to be less than calories out. However, active individuals should never go below _______ calories per day for women or _______ calories per day for men. (18.15.3.)
1,200; 1,500
The purpose of a pre-exercise meal or snack is to provide enough fluid to maintain hydration and enough carbohydrates to maintain proper blood sugar levels. A pre-exercise meal should be consumed _______ before starting the activity. (18.15.5.)
3 to 4 hours
The purpose of a pre-exercise meal or snack is to provide enough fluid to maintain hydration and enough carbohydrates to maintain proper blood sugar levels. A pre-exercise snack should be consumed _______ before starting the activity. (18.15.5.)
30 to 60 minutes
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) and Demand Reduction (DR) Programs include: (18.16.1.)
substance abuse prevention, education, treatment, and urinalysis testing
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) Program objectives are to: (18.16.2.)
-promote readiness, health, and wellness through the prevention and treatment of substance abuse-minimize the negative consequences of substance abuse to the individual, family, and organization-educate and treat substance abusers and return them to unrestricted duty status or civilian life
Drug abuse is defined as the illegal, wrongful, or improper use, possession, sale, transfer, or introduction onto a military installation of any drug defined in AFI 44-121, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) Program. “Wrongful” means: (18.17.1.)
without legal justification or excuse
Studies have shown that products made with hemp seed or hemp seed oil may contain varying levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, an active ingredient of marijuana. The ingestion of hemp seed oil is prohibited and is a violation of: (18.17.2.)
Article 92, Failure to obey order or regulation
The use of any intoxicating substance, other than the lawful use of alcohol or tobacco products, is prohibited. Failure to comply with this prohibition is a violation of: (18.17.3.)
Article 92, Failure to obey order or regulation
What regulation provides guidance for the identification, treatment, and management of personnel with substance abuse problems and describes Air Force policy regarding alcohol and drug abuse? (18.18.1.)
AFI 44-121, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) Program
AFMAN 31-116, Air Force Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, applies to: (18.18.2.)
everyone with military installation driving privileges
Which AFI establishes guidance on court hearing procedures, convictions, non-judicial punishment, civilian administrative action, or appropriate punishment for violation of impaired and intoxicated driving policies? (18.18.2.)
AFMAN 31-116, Air Force Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision
AFMAN 31-116 prohibits driving while intoxicated. If a member has a blood alcohol percentage of 0.05 but less than 0.10, the person is presumed to be: (18.18.2.)
impaired
Intoxicated driving is operating a motor vehicle under intoxication caused by: (18.18.2.)
alcohol or drugs
In the United States, if a state uses a more stringent standard for driving while intoxicated (for example, 0.08 instead of 0.10), Air Force units will use the lower standard. Overseas, the limit is _______. (18.18.2.)
0.10 unless the Secretary of Defense sets a lower limit
The supervisory role in recognizing potential drug- and alcohol-related problems is: (18.19.1.1.)
to identify subordinates with problems early and to motivate them to seek and accept help
The supervisory role in recognizing potential drug- and alcohol-related problems is to identify subordinates with problems early and to motivate them to seek and accept help. The responsibility for making a conclusive diagnosis of substance abuse belongs to: (18.19.1.2.)
ADAPT Program personnel