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What forms of training would most likely have the greatest positive impact on a tactical athletes rate of force development?

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Moving heavy loads as quickly as possible

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What field tests should be selected to measures muscular strength

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Handgrip Dynomometer

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what is a benefit of using the 1.5 mile run test to assess aerobic fitness among tactical athletes?

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This tests has high construct validity

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When assessing a group of law enforcement officers, what tests would have the greatest level of face validity to a pursuit

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Illinois agility test

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Assuming a similar strength & conditioning level, what body composition profiles allows a firefighter to perform fire ground tasks most efficiently?

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176 lb (80 Kg) with a 11% bodyfat

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When assessing the aerobic capacity of a structural firefighter, the minimum aerobic capacity required to perform fireground rescue tasks is what?

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42 ml/Kg/min

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What conditioning programs have been shown to reduce the incidence of injury while improving aerobic capacity among police academy recruits during the initial phase of training?

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Ability-based training

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What factors should be of concern when assessing a tactical athlete’s risk of ceremony artery disease?

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Blood pressure of 130/80 mg

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What is the primary training objective during the remodeling phase of rehabilitation?

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Preventing tissue disruption

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Extensive activation of what energy system is associated with lactate accumulation in the muscle?

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Fast glycolysis

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What muscles acts as an agonist during the Romanian Deadlift?

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Biceps femoris

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What will most likely occur as a result of shortening rest periods from 2 min to 1 min in a 10 RM circuit weight training?

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Increased lactate levels

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What best describes the energy requirement during the downward phase of a 1 RM squat compared to the upward phase?

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Less energy is required

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After 6 months of consistent aerobic endurance training, an increase in the tactical athlete’s 1.5 mile (2.4 Km) run time would most likely be attributed to?

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Increase stroke volume

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What response will occur within the first week of deployment to area of high altitude?

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Increased red blood cell production

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What form of chemical energy stored in the body that is the most immediately available for a muscle action?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

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What is a neuromuscular adaptation occurring during the first 8-10 weeks of training that regulates the amount of force production?

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Increased rate of the electrical impulse

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

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Increased lactate levels

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Chromic aerobic training will result in what adaptations within the muscle tissue?

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Decrease glycogen utilization

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Novice male & female soldiers train similarly for 12 weeks, what best describes changes in strength

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Both have strength gains due to neural adaptations

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What cardiovascular measures identifies the aerobic capacity of the working tissues?

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Maximal oxygen consumption

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In contrast to the back squat, the front squat applies more torque to what?

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Knee joint

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In a well-trained tactical athlete, gains in power production may be attributed to which factors with minimal hypertrophic adaptation?

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Motor unit recruitment

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A female soldier with a known eating disorder has been participation in a daily, loaded, and extended rucksack march. She has been experiencing foot pain. What is the cause?

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Poor circulation decreasing oxygen delivery to muscle tissue

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What exercise modes significally augments venous return, thus creating the most positive training effect in regards to stroke volume & cardiac output?

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Aerobic exercise

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26
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When seeking to maximize muscular power during a training session, what would be most appropriate?

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50% of max velocity

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27
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What activities would be expected to have the greatest effect on bone mineral density (BMD)?

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Resistance training

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What is a neuromuscular adaptation occurring the first 8-10 weeks of training that regulates the amount of force production?

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Increased rate of the electrical impulse

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What cardiovascular measures identifies the aerobic capacity of the working tissue?

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Maximal oxygen consumption (Vo2)

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30
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A tactical strength & conditioning faciliatory can limit the effects of detraining by what?

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provision of a periodization protocal

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31
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What is the primary function of the triceps when using the overhand method for throwing a grenade?

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Agonist

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32
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When seeking to reduce work required to move a heavy load, what would be appropriate?

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Reduce the perpendicular distance from the weight to the joint

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A tactical athlete is performing 4 sets of 5 reps of back squats at 85% of 1 RM, what cardiovascular response is most likely to occur?

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Increase in blood flow to working muscles

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34
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A person whose tendons are inserted on the bone farther from the joint center have a mechanical advantage in relation to which performance variable?

A

Strength

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35
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Tactical athletes who have not acclimated to exercise in the heat have greater levels of what minerals in their sweat compared to those who have accumatized?

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Sodium

36
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Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are a synthetic derivative of which male sex hormone?

A

Testosterone

37
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A special weapons & tactics (SWAT) team performs an op in which they are required to wait in the back of a police unit vehicle to serve a high risk warrant. How many grams of carbohydrate should they aim to consume post mission?

A

60-80

38
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A tactical athletes is considering taking caffeine to enhance exercise performance. What recommendation is most prudant?

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200 mg of caffeine 30-60 min prior to exercise

39
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An airforce cadet loses 11 lb (5 Kg) in 24 hours to meet weight requirements. Most of the weight loss is..

A

Water

40
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What can aid with hydration & provide an exogenic benefit prior to a training activity?

A

Caffeine

41
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A tactical athlete is considering taking caffeine exercise performance. What recommendation is most prudent?

A

Consume 200 mg of caffeine 30-60 mins prior to exercise

42
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What limits ATP replenishment by a given energy system

A

Rate of production

43
Q

What movements of the extremities occurs in the sagittal plane?

A

Flexion & extension

44
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Extensive activation of which energy system is associated with lactate accumulation in the muscle?

A

Fast glycolysis

45
Q

When seeking to reduce the work required to move a heavy load, what actions would be most appropriate?

A

Reduce the perpendicular distance from the weight to the joint

46
Q

Excitement of the muscle fiber begins with an electrical impulse being initiated at what site?

A

Sarcoplasmic reticulum

47
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A female soldier with a known eating disorder has been participation in a daily, loaded, & extended rucksack march. She has been experiencing foot pain.

A

Osteoclastic activity exceeds osteoblastic

48
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A person whose tendons are inserted on the bone farther from the joint center have a mechanical advantage in relation to which performance variable?

A

Strength

49
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What exercise modes significantly augments venous return, thus creating the most positive training effect in regards to stroke volume & cardiac output?

A

Aerobic exercise

50
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During the alternate-arm dumbbell bench press exercise, where should the spotter’s hands be positioned in relation the lifter to ensure safety?

A

the wrists

51
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A TSAC-F is stretching the hamstrings of a sailor using the PNF hold-relax technique. What should occur first?

A

Passive stretch of the hamstring

52
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When performing the seated dumbbell shoulder press, the TSAC-F should spot?

A

Wrists

53
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What is the recommended angle of the back of the floor in the starting position of the barbell deadlift?

A

45 degrees

54
Q

What best demonstrates an appropriate progression for plyometric drills?

A

Squat jump, lateral jump, double-let hop, depth jump

55
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What is the joint action at the hip of the lead leg during the initial movement of the side lunge?

A

Adduction

56
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What is considered a common error when performing the double-arm. single-leg, Romanian deadlift?

A

Full extension at the knee joint of the supporting Kg

57
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Plyometric volume is expressed as..

A

Foot contacts per sessions

58
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Peak power for Olympic lifts (E.G. snatch, clean, jerk) is most likely to occur at which percentage of one-repetition maximum (1 RM)

A

75%

59
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When conducting a task analysis related to sprint speed strength & conditioning, professional should identify?

A

The target activities requisite skills

60
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What order of exercise is most appropriate for gains in strength & power?

A

Hang clean, front squat, bench press, seated row

61
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In order to decrease the anterior pelvic tilt of a tactical athlete with low back pain, what muscles should be evaluated for excessive tensions?

A

Rectus femoris

62
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A 202.5 lb (92 Kg) warfighter with 29% bodyfat reports having issues maintaining the unit standard for road marches. Result of a recent physical assessment were as follows,
-Vo2 max 52 ml/kg/min
-2 min run 13:45 mins
-back squat 3 RM 375 lb (170 Kg)
what is contributing most to the poor load carriage performance?

A

Body fat %

63
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A TSAC-F is observing an artillery mechanic perform their daily duties. The TSAC-F notes that the job requires picking up heavy equipment from the floor as well as bending over for extended period of time to work on engine & electrical systems. What is the most appropriate exercise to improve the mechanics ability to pick up heavy equipment.

A

Deadlift

64
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What is the maximum number of tactical athletes recommended per barbell or training station?

A

3

65
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When mounting a mirror to the wall, what is the minimum recommended distance it should be from the floor

A

20 in (51 cm)

66
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When identifying space requirements fro a new facility, how much space is required to position 3 bench press stations along a wall if each barbell is 8 ft (2.44m) long?

A

36 ft (10.97 m)

67
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What concept identifies that training volume, frequency, and intensity should be adjusted to create an adequate stimulus for improved performance?

A

Overload

68
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What limits ATP replenishment by a given energy system?

A

Rate of production

69
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What form of chemical energy stored in the body that is the most immediately available for a muscle action?

A

adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

70
Q

When seeking to reduce the work required to move a heavy load, what action would be most appropriate?

A

Reduce the perpendicular distance from the weight to the joint

71
Q

In a well-trained tactical athlete, gains in power production may be attributed to what factors with minimal hypertonic adaptation?

A

Motor unit recruitment

72
Q

What best describes the energy requirements during the downward phase of a 1 RM squat compared to the upward phase?

A

Less energy is required

73
Q

When seeking to maximize muscular power during a training session, what would be most appropriate?

A

50% of max velocity

74
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A 45% overlap of myosin & actin filaments will result in what?

A

Reduced force production

75
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What would best aid with maintaining the hydration of a soldier during a 12 Km (7.46 mi) road march along with drinking fluids?

A

Banana

76
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A 190 lb (86.18 Kg) fire fighter needs to lose weight to meet department standards. What is the appropriate recommendation for protein intake in order to retain muscle mass when restricting calories & training?

A

190g

77
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Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are a synthetic derivative of which male sex hormone?

A

Testosterone

78
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A 140 lb (63.5 kg) female fire cadet is having issues with maintaining performance during training sessions lasting more than 90 mins. What carbohydrate consumption should be provided?

A

1800-2540 Kcals

79
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A space forces operative is consuming 2500 Kilo calories per day. Her daily caloric intake consists of 344 grams of carbs, 83 grams of fats & 94 grams of protein. What percent of her diet is comprised of fat?

A

30%

pg. 74-78

80
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A TSAC-F is stretching the hamstrings of a sailor using the PNF hold-relax technique. What should occur first?

A

Passive stretch of the hamstring

pg. 266

81
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What represents the appropriate position of the barbell when preparing to perform the barbell military press?

A

Across the front of the shoulders

pg. 229

82
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When performing the seated dumbbell shoulder press, the TSAC-F should spot what?

A

Wrists

pg. 231

83
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What is the recommended squat depth when performing the squat jump exercise?

A

the top of the thighs should be parallel to the ground

pg. 318

84
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When observing the support phase of linear running, what will aid in improving running efficiency?

A

Dorsiflexing the foot & striking the ground directly below the body’s center of gravity

pg. 342

85
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What is the joint action at the hip of the lead leg during the initial movement of a side lunge?

A

Adduction

pg.296

86
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What best describes the correct position at the start of the second pull during the snatch?

A

Bar positioned on the thighs between the knees & middle of the thigh, shoulders over the bar

pg. 19-21

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