Fitness Evaluation

Question 1

To score in the 85th percentile at age 15 in the President's Challenge, girls must __________. A. complete the shuttle run in 9.0 seconds B. run a mile in 8:08 C. complete 11 pull-ups D. perform 57 curl-ups in 60 seconds Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

What two exercises could be used to increase your ability to perform push-ups in a fitness evaluation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Bench press and tricep dips (or planks and shoulder presses).

Question 3

After completing a fitness evaluation, what steps should you take to improve your performance?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

After completing a fitness evaluation, you should review your results, create challenging goals, create a personal training plan, and reevaluate your goals once you've reached the end of the plan.

Question 4

Which of the following techniques should you NOT use when recording your performance on a fitness evaluation? A.have a partner help count your reps as you workB.confirm the score is recorded correctlyC.record your score after you have finished all of the eventsD.make sure you are given credit for your score

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 5

Many professions, including police officers and firefighters, use fitness evaluations __________. A. to determine pay raises B. to rank employees from most to least fit C. as a criteria for hiring D. to decide who should be fired Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 6

Justify the need for fitness evaluations for those wishing to become firefighters.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fitness evaluations are important for prospective firefighters because firefighting requires high levels of strength, endurance, agility, and cardiorespiratory fitness. Evaluations show whether a person can safely handle tasks such as carrying equipment, climbing stairs, controlling hoses, and rescuing people, while also identifying areas that need improvement.

Question 7

To better understand your performance, your score from a fitness evaluation should be compared to those of similar age and gender. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 8

What is the main goal of the President's Challenge Program?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

To encourage regular physical activity and help people improve and maintain their physical fitness.

Question 9

Fitness evaluations are most important for demonstrating your athletic superiority. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 10

Explain why it's important to create a consistent schedule for your personal training plan.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A consistent schedule helps make exercise a habit, provides enough time for training and recovery, and supports steady progress toward fitness goals.

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