Module 3: Fitness (Air Force Fitness and Sports Programs / Facilities Maintenance / Staff Training Requirements)

Who has the authority to alter the hours of operation of the fitness center (FC)?

Installation commander.

What is the minimum number of hours per week an Air Force fitness facility will be open for business?

90

What are three of the elements managers must consider when determining operational hours for the fitness center (FC)?

Patrons, programs, and funding.

In the fitness center (FC), age limits are established to

ensure a safe environment exists for all fitness center customers.

A sponsored guest in a force support squadron (FSS) facility has the same priority as

the sponsor.

Who can suspend or terminate eligible personnel's use of force support squadron (FSS) facilities or programs?

Installation commander.

What tool is used by a commander to determine the overall fitness of her/his military personnel?

Fitness assessment.

Who is responsible for providing fitness status reports to the unit leadership?

Unit fitness program managers.

The proper temperature for the fitness center (FC) sauna is

160 to 170 ºF.

Who should you involve in the daily general inspection of each piece of fitness equipment?

Fitness staff and users of the equipment

Daily sanitation of weight room equipment consists of cleaning

seats, pads, benches, and frames of machines.

What is used to clean corrosion from dumbbells and barbells and how often should you clean them?

Steel wool; monthly.

How long should it take the water film to dry up after damp mop application?

A few seconds.

How can you prevent illness associated with whirlpools?

Drain the water and disinfect weekly.

How often should fitness center (FC) managers document emergency plan and procedures training?

Quarterly and as new members are assigned.

Fitness center (FC) members have to complete the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Fitness Specialist Course within how many days of assignment?

180

Which on-base agency can provide supplemental training for staff members working in fitness centers (FC)?

Health promotions.

What classes must be offered and marketed as part of the Fitness Improvement Program (FIP)?

Aerobic and strength.

At a minimum, all contract personal instructors must have how many verified hours of individual fitness program experience?

100

Who usually presents the awards and prizes at the end of the sports competition?

Installation commander.

What is the cause of many common injuries?

Overtraining.

What is a dislocation?

The displacement of one or more bones of a joint.

What is the body's most important means for heat loss?

sweating

What is the best replacement fluid to use for exercise under 60 minutes?

.

Plain water.

What is the average number of bones in a human body?

206

The end of bones are covered with a layer of cartilage called

articular cartilage.

Where are the nerves and blood vessels located in bones?

Within the medullar cavity.

Marrow is essential to the production of

new blood cells.

The outermost layer that surrounds the actual muscle and attaches it to bone surfaces is called the

fascia.

The epimysium is located beneath the

fascia.

What are the two major types of smooth muscles?

Multiunit and visceral.

Which program encompasses the entire active duty population on an installation and is recreational in nature?

Intramural.

What program is recreational in nature and usually includes Department of Defense (DOD) civilians and family members?

Extramural.

Which tournament is the most desirable if time and facilities are available?

Round-robin.

What is the disadvantage of the single elimination tournament?

50 percent of the players are eliminated in each round of the tournament.

Which aspects do bylaws deal with?

Protests and postponements.

Who do you contact when water quality parameters fall outside acceptable ranges?

Base Civil Engineers and Bioenvironmental

Lifeguards are required to have what certifications?

Lifesaving, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Who super chlorinates the pool?

Pool treatment manager

What form is super chlorination annotated in?

AF Form 708