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PFT MONITOR CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Question 1: The PFT was specifically designed to test
CORRECT ANSWER : To test the strength, stamina of upper
body, midsection and lower body (as well as efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems)
Question 2: The PFT is an annual requirement for
CORRECT ANSWER : Active duty, active reserves, and
marines approaching end of active service
Question 3: The PFT is comprised of three events
CORRECT ANSWER : Hybrid Pull-Up/Push-up test,
Abdominal Crunch, 3 Mile Run
Question 4: The recommended order of PFT events
CORRECT ANSWER : Is decided by the commander or officer
in charge (All three events can not exceed two hours from start of first event to finishing the last event)
Question 5: Marines 46 or older Rowing Machine
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CORRECT ANSWER : This event must be taken on a "Concept
- (c2) machine. Rowing ergometer with a performance monitor
- (pm3) or later
Question 6: Marines younger than 46 years of age who are
recommended
CORRECT ANSWER : Recommended by a healthcare
practitioner based on medical condition and approved by the CO can also take the rowing event.
Question 7: PFT Monitor responsibilities (Monitor Duties)
CORRECT ANSWER: Oversee the administering of the PFT
test, Perform the duties of: Supervise events, Observe
Performance, Advise participants, Report and document results
Question 8: Preparing the PFT Monitor
CORRECT ANSWER : Selecting and setting up the areas for
each event, Mitigating risk associated with each event using risk management, Selecting and training assistant monitors as needed, Ensuring participants are in proper uniform, Guiding participants during events, Instructing Marines as to proper form
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Question 9: Self-Validation Risk Factor Worksheet
CORRECT ANSWER : The purpose of this worksheet is to
determine and mitigate any health risk or injury for Marines over 45 years of age.
Question 10: PFT MCO
CORRECT ANSWER : MCO 6100.13A PFT/CFT
Question 11: Break time between events
CORRECT ANSWER : Breaks between each event must be at
least 5 minutes in duration.
Question 12: PFT consideration indoor or outdoor
CORRECT ANSWER : The PFT can be conducted indoors or
outdoors, but it is recommended the 3 mile run be conducted outdoors.
Question 13: PFT common equipment
CORRECT ANSWER : A stopwatch is required for all push-ups,
abdominal crunch, and 3 mile run, The pull-up is scored based on number of repetitions
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Question 14: Risk management (PHA)
CORRECT ANSWER: All marines must have a current periodic
health assessment (PHA) prior to participating in the PFT.
Question 15: Preventing Common bodily injuries (intrinsic risk
factors)
CORRECT ANSWER : Being aware of bodily injury causes,
Having the required corpsman and safety vehicle available during the entire PFT
Question 16: Primary monitor responsibilities
CORRECT ANSWER : Observing marines as they perform,
providing guidance, and correction. Recording repetitions, based on a solid understanding of proper form for each exercise.Knowing all marine corps rules and standards per MCO
6100.13A
Question 17: Risk factors for the pull-up
CORRECT ANSWER : Pull up exercises may cause: Neck, back, elbow, and shoulder strains, The Marines rotator cuff muscles can also be affected by strain