Chapter 8 Testing and Evaluation of Tactical Populations

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Physical preparedness can be defined as a __.

state of optimal health and having the physical ability to perform technical, tactical, and physically demanding job requirements

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Physical assessments should __.

measure the ability to perform a specific task and help determine job suitability

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Physical assessments have evolved as a result of developments in __.

scientific research, equipment loads, operational environments, and doctrine

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In 1980, the U.S. Army implemented the APFT, the current three-event physical fitness test is made up of __.

push-ups, sit-ups, and a 2 mi [3 km] run

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In 2012, the final FORCE assessment was approved and consisted of a __.

sandbag lift, an intermittent loaded shuttle run, 20 m (22 yd) rushes, and a sandbag drag

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The PFA measures general fitness parameters __.

aerobic endurance, muscle endurance, muscle strength, flexibility, body composition, and anaerobic endurance

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Components of a fitness assessment include a __.

health screening, evaluation of general fitness, and evaluation of the fitness attributes required for occupational performance

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Although a general fitness test may provide information about physical characteristics, it does not necessarily predict occupational readiness, these characteristics may include __

aerobic and muscular endurance

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Testing should include __.

validated measures of the major components of physical fitness that indicate physical health and identify health-related risk factors

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The physical requirements often span the spectrum from __.

aerobic capacity to muscular strength and power

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Aerobic endurance is typically measured as the amount of __.

oxygen consumed per kilogram of body weight in 1 minute

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Other field-expedient methods can be used to closely predict aerobic fitness, but it __.

is performed with maximal physical effort

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Muscular strength is the __.

maximum amount of force that can be generated by a muscle or muscle group

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Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to __.

repetitively perform work for an extended period of time

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Muscular power can be described as the __.

rate of work per unit of time, making it a function of strength and speed

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Flexibility is the ability to __.

move a joint through the entire ROM

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Agility is the ability to __.

change movement speed and direction

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Because all job- specific tasks are essential regardless of performance frequency, __.

maintaining the ability to perform them is critical

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Although probably not a primary consideration for establishing a physical fitness testing program for a group or an occupation, __.

fitness tests can be used to establish baseline performance measures, set goals, and develop exercise prescriptions

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The goal of incumbent testing is to __.

ensure that personnel maintain the physical fitness necessary to perform essential job tasks and that they can perform the tasks safely and effectively

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The validity and reliability of testing protocols needs to be established to ensure __.

accuracy

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Test validity is achieved when the test __.

assess the desired physical characteristic

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Some organizations may even recommend monitoring pre- and posttest vital signs and have adopted industry-recognized indications that preclude people from being __.

physically tested until after approval by a physician

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If testing permits, a __, such as a gymnasium, may be preferred to eliminate the potential influences and variations of weather and testing surfaces.

climate-controlled environment

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When organizations invest resources in physical fitness evaluations, they expect the results of those investments to lead to __.

positive impacts on the workforce and its productivity or, in the case of tactical populations, operational readiness

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Setting standards results in a cutoff score that __.

classifies applicants or incumbents into two groups: those who meet the standard and those who do not

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Using fitness standards to predict occupational readiness may generate unintentional barriers for an individual, resulting in either direct or __.

adverse impact

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Adverse impact can be defined as the circumstance in which a __.

group of differences in performance relative to common standards results in a disproportionate failure rate in a subgroup

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Performance test results can be used to __.

analyse trends, strengths, and weaknesses

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In order to design or modify training programs __.

fitness test and JST outcomes can identify physical strengths and weaknesses, which can then be used for exercise prescription

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The most important objective of the TSAC Facilitator is to __.

ensure personnel are physically prepared to perform occupational tasks

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Fitness tests and JSTs are tools to identify __.

personnel fitness status, job readiness, and suitability

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Successful remedial programs tend to be __.

individualized, multifaceted, and inclusive of other fitness and health professionals

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___ can be defined as the circumstance in which a group of differences in performance relative to common standards results in a disproportionate failure rate in a subgroup

adverse impact

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A __ should be completed before selecting the testing battery to help ensure that the tests are accurately assessing the intended objectives.

job analysis