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The Army Study Guide Physical Readiness Training (PRT) View on Mobile Part 4

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This deck covers key concepts from the Army Physical Readiness Training (PRT) guide, focusing on definitions, training types, leadership roles, and exercise principles.

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Para 2-17 What is Agility?

the ability to stop, start, change direction, and efficiently change body position
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Para 2-17 What is Agility?
the ability to stop, start, change direction, and efficiently change body position
Para 2-17 What is Balance?
the ability to maintain equilibrium
Para 2-17 What is Coordination?
the ability to perform multiple tasks
Para 2-17 What is Flexibility?
the range of movement at a joint and its surrounding muscles
Para 2-17 What is Posture?
any position in which the body resides
Para 2-17 What is Stability?
the ability to maintain or restore equilibrium when acted on by forces trying to displace it
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The Army Study Guide Physical Readiness Training (PRT) View on Mobile Part 4
TermDefinition
Para 2-17 What is Agility?
the ability to stop, start, change direction, and efficiently change body position
Para 2-17 What is Balance?
the ability to maintain equilibrium
Para 2-17 What is Coordination?
the ability to perform multiple tasks
Para 2-17 What is Flexibility?
the range of movement at a joint and its surrounding muscles
Para 2-17 What is Posture?
any position in which the body resides
Para 2-17 What is Stability?
the ability to maintain or restore equilibrium when acted on by forces trying to displace it
Para 2-17 What is Speed?
rate of movement
Para 2-17 What is Power?
the product of strength and speed
Para 2-18 What are the three types of training incorporated in the PRT system?
1. On-ground training 2. Off-ground training 3. Combatives
Para 2-19 What is On-ground training?
activities in which Soldiers maintain contact with the ground
Para 2-20 What is Off-ground training?
activities that take place off the ground briefly (jumping and landing) or while suspended above ground for longer periods (climbing bar and negotiation of high obstacles)
Para 2-21 What is Combatives?
techniques that deter or defeat opponents using projectile (weapons), striking and/or close range (grappling)
Para 3-1 What does success or failure of the PRT program depends upon?
the quality of its leadership
Para 3-2 How do officers, NCOs, and PRT leaders set and enforce standards PRT standards?
through complete mastery of FM 7-22 and the PRT Program
Para 3-2 Who should be able to explain and demonstrate all PRT activities?
officers, NCOs, and PRT leaders
Para 3-2 What is the first step in officers, NCOs, and PRT leaders developing confidence, assurance, and poise?
Mastery
Para 3-3 What affects the PRT leader effectiveness?
The personal appearance and physical qualifications of the PRT leader
Para 3-4 How do PRT leaders gain the confidence of the Soldiers?
by winning their respect
Para 3-4 What happens if Soldiers are exercised too violently?
they become so stiff and sore that they look upon the next PRT session with apprehension; Soldiers can develop an antagonistic attitude toward the leader and Instead of cooperating, they will malinger at every opportunity
Para 4-2 How long does it take for positive changes in physical fitness levels to take effect?
it takes at least six to eight weeks
Para 4-21 What is the purpose of the Army Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (PPPT) Program?
to maintain health and fitness levels of pregnant Soldiers and to assist them in returning to pre-pregnancy fitness levels after the end of their pregnancy
Para 4-21 Who is responsible for the PPPT Program?
The U.S. Army Medical Command has responsibility for the Army Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (PPPT) Program
Para 5-1 What are the three Exercise Principals?
1. Precision 2. Progression 3. Integration
Para 5-2 What is Precision?
strict adherence to the best execution standards for PRT activities
Para 5-4 What is Progression?
the systematic increase in the intensity or duration of PRT activities
Para 5-4 During Progression, what are the three things gradually increased to produce the desired physiological effect?
1. Intensity 2. Exercise volume 3. Duration
Para 5-4 What is Intensity?
resistance and pace of an exercise
Para 5-4 What is Exercise Volume?
number of sets and repetitions
Para 5-4 What is Duration?
Time
Para 5-8 When does Overtraining occur?
when training involves excessive frequency, intensity and/or duration of training that may result in extreme fatigue, illness or injury