Fitness Exam

Question 1

Compared to the average population, police officers are at greater risk of developing

Answer 1

Depression, PTSD, and Suicide

Question 2

Research suggests that police officers experience this many critical incidents throughout a career.

Answer 2

188

Question 3

In a recent study, police officer’s heart rate rose to the equivalent of a brisk walk for this many minutes throughout an 8 hour shift.

Answer 3

8 minutes

Question 4

The estimated prevalence of PTSD among police officers

Answer 4

35%

Question 5

The three main benefits of physical fitness in policing

Answer 5

use of force
Provides health benefits
Provides psychological benefits

Question 6

The type of stretching technique which involves bringing the joint to a near maximum length to the point of feeling slight tension and holding for 20-30 seconds?

Answer 6

Static stretching

Question 7

The most common methods to determine cardio-respiratory intensity in a gym setting

Answer 7

Heart rate, talk test, or perceived exertion

Question 8

The TYPE of physical activity which produces improvements in cardio-respiratory health

Answer 8

Aerobic

Question 9

Canadians, aged 18-64, should accumulate a minimum of this many minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity cardio developing exercise each week

Answer 9

150

Question 10

The term used to describe the goal of muscular strength programs. An increase in size and strength of muscles

Answer 10

Hypertrophy

Question 11

The eating disorder characterized by a severe restriction in calories

Answer 11

Anorexia Nervosa

Question 12

The mood disorder characterized by periods of depression and mania.

Answer 12

Bipolar disorder

Question 13

The anxiety disorder characterized by frequent feelings of sudden and intense fear that lasts a short period of time with symptoms including shortness of breath and racing heart

Answer 13

Panic disorder

Question 14

The stress-related mental illness which may appear following exposure to one or more critical incidents

Answer 14

PTSD

Question 15

4 ways to help improve or maintain mental health

Answer 15

Healthy body
Practice healthy thinking
Connecting to things bigger than you
Build a healthy support network

Question 16

The type of training described as performing a number of exercises in succession at a submaximal level, with little rest in between

Answer 16

Circuit training

Question 17

1-2 sets of 20 reps at 50% to 60% 1RM. Rest 30 to 60 seconds between sets.

Answer 17

Muscular Endurance Training

Question 18

Completing two or more types of training (developing multiple health-related components of fitness) in one exercise bout

Answer 18

Cross Training

Question 19

Completing two consecutive exercises, (often agonist and antagonist muscles) without rest

Answer 19

Superset Training

Question 20

Emphasizing the lengthening of the muscle as opposed to the concentric contraction (a tempo of 2:1:8)

Answer 20

Eccentric Emphasis (negatives)

Question 21

The principle defined by a loss of training gains once training has ceased

Answer 21

Reversibility

Question 22

The most important principle of training

Answer 22

Progressive Overload

Question 23

The principle of recovery states that exercisers should allow a minimum of ___ hours before stimulating the same
muscle fibers after intense strength training

Answer 23

48 hours

Question 24

“In order to attain a fitness goal, training must be tailored to meet that goal.”

Answer 24

Specificity

Question 25

“Exercise is not a one-size-fits-all prescription.”

Answer 25

Individuality

Question 26

The skill-related component of physical fitness is defined as the ability to change direction or speed quickly

Answer 26

Agility