Chapter 18 Flashcards
The AFI that governs the Fitness Program is: (18.2.3.)
AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program
The Air Force uses a composite fitness score based on _______ to determine overall fitness. (18.3.1.)
aerobic fitness, muscular strength, and body composition
The Air Force uses a composite fitness score to determine overall fitness. The minimum acceptable score, in addition to meeting the minimum component scores, is _______. (18.3.1.)
75
Members taking the PT test will receive a composite score of 0 to 100 based on the following maximum component scores: 60 points for aerobic fitness assessment and: (18.3.2.)
20 points for body composition, 10 points for pushups, and 10 points for situps
What are the components that make up the PT Test? (18.3.2.)
aerobic fitness assessment, body composition, pushups, and situps
Members with a medical profile prohibiting them from performing one or more components of the fitness assessment will have a composite score calculated on: (18.3.3.)
the tested components
Although members should complete the entire composite fitness assessment test biannually, what component requirement must be met every 6 months? (18.3.3.1.)
abdominal circumference measurement requirement
Fitness Assessment exemptions categorize members as unable or unavailable to train or test for reasons beyond the control of the member for a limited time. Based on medical recommendations, the commander may grant exemption from: (18.3.3.2.)
aerobic and muscle fitness components (other FA components will still be assessed)
What are the four fitness levels based on score and components tested? (18.3.3.2.)
Excellent (all 4 components), Excellent (3 or less components), Satisfactory, and 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: (18.3.4. and Table 18.1.)
within 90 days
While deployed, if the deployed commander grants an exemption from fitness assessment, the member will have _______ after return from deployment to train and will then be required to complete the fitness assessment. (18.3.5.)
42 days
What activity will normally conduct the fitness assessment for all Airmen (Regular Air Force, Reserve, and Guard)? (18.4.1.)
the fitness assessment cell (FAC)
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: (18.4.4.)
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 (severe weather, emergencies, safety issues, etc), then all components must be completed within _______. (18.5.)
5 duty days
What component is required to be assessed first during the fitness assessment? (18.5.)
body composition (height, weight, and abdominal circumference)
Body composition must be the first component assessed during the fitness assessment. The muscular fitness components (pushups and situps) may be accomplished before or after the aerobic component. There is a minimum _______ between components. (18.5.)
3-minute rest period
The body composition assessment is performed by FAC members and appointed and trained unit members. The body composition assessment consists of _______. (18.5.1.)
height and weight and Abdominal Circumference (AC)
The aerobic component of the fitness assessment consists of: (18.5.2.)
a 1.5-mile run (or 1-mile walk for medically exempted members)
The muscular fitness component of the fitness assessment consists of: (18.5.3.)
pushups and situps
Members with an unsatisfactory fitness assessment score must attend the Balanced Eating, Work out Effectively, Living Longer (BE WELL) Program which is managed by _______. (18.6.1.)
the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC)
The five major components of fitness are: (18.8.)
cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility-mobility-stability
The five major components of fitness are cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility-mobility-stability. Cardiorespiratory endurance is: (18.8.1.)
the ability to perform large muscle, dynamic, moderate-to-high intensity exercise for prolonged periods
The five major components of fitness are cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility-mobility-stability. Body composition is: (18.8.2.)
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-mobility-stability. Muscular strength is: (18.8.3.)
the maximum force generated by a specific muscle or muscle group