FITCO Cardiovascular Fitness 2

Question 1

The FITCO cardiovascular component requires candidates to complete a 20-meter shuttle run (beep test) to a minimum level. What does reaching a higher level on the beep test primarily indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher maximal aerobic capacity (VO2 max)

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Greater muscular strength in the legs

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Faster reaction time

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Better flexibility

Question 2

During a shift, a correctional officer must chase and physically restrain an escaping inmate across a yard. Which energy system is MOST responsible for sustaining this effort over 60–90 seconds?

Accepted Answer

Anaerobic glycolysis (lactic acid system)

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Phosphocreatine (ATP-PC) system

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Aerobic oxidative system

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Creatine phosphate only

Question 3

A candidate's resting heart rate drops from 78 bpm to 62 bpm after 12 weeks of aerobic training. This adaptation is BEST explained by:

Accepted Answer

Increased stroke volume due to cardiac hypertrophy

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Reduced blood volume

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Decreased lung capacity

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Higher blood lactate threshold

Question 4

Which training method most effectively improves an officer candidate's ability to recover quickly between repeated high-intensity sprints?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity interval training (HIIT)

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Long slow distance running only

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Static stretching sessions

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Isometric strength exercises

Question 5

If a FITCO candidate must pass the shuttle run at Level 7, shuttle 5, approximately what VO2 max does this correspond to?

Accepted Answer

35–40 mL/kg/min

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25–30 mL/kg/min

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45–50 mL/kg/min

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55–60 mL/kg/min

Question 6

Which physiological sign indicates a candidate is approaching their anaerobic threshold during the shuttle run?

Accepted Answer

Rapid accumulation of blood lactate and heavy labored breathing

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Heart rate remains steady and breathing is comfortable

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Decreased core temperature

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Reduced muscle recruitment

Question 7

A correctional officer candidate finishes the shuttle run one shuttle before the required level. The BEST 8-week strategy to close this gap is:

Accepted Answer

Add three weekly aerobic sessions mixing steady-state and interval runs

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Focus exclusively on heavy weight lifting

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Rest completely for 4 weeks then attempt again

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Only stretch and do yoga