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The Army Study Guide Physical Readiness Training (PRT) View on Mobile Part 5
This deck covers key concepts from the Army Physical Readiness Training (PRT) guide, focusing on overtraining syndrome, corrective exercises, PRT session elements, and special conditioning programs.
Table 5-1 What are the Performance Issues Symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome?
1. Early Fatigue 2. Increased Heart Rate w/less Effort 3. Decreased Strength, Endurance, Speed, and Coordination 4. Decreased Aerobic Capacity 5. Delayed Recovery
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Table 5-1 What are the Performance Issues Symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome?
1. Early Fatigue 2. Increased Heart Rate w/less Effort 3. Decreased Strength, Endurance, Speed, and Coordination 4. Decreased Aerobic Capacity 5. Dela...
Table 5-1 What are the Physiological Symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome?
1. Persistent Fatigue 2. Ongoing Muscle Soreness 3. Loss of Appetite 4. Excessive Weight Loss 5. Excessive Loss of Body Fat 6. Irregular Menses 7. Inc...
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Table 5-1 What are the Psychological Symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome?
1. Irritation or Anger 2. Depression 3. Difficulty in Concentration 4. Difficulty in Concentration 5. Loss of Competitive Drive 6. Loss of Enthusiasm
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Para 5-9 What does the term “overreaching” refer to?
the earliest phase of overtraining
Para 5-9 What does Overreaching consists of?
extreme muscle soreness that occurs as a result of excessive training with inadequate rest/recovery between hard training sessions
Para 5-11 When does Over Use occur?
Continued overreaching without adequate rest/recovery and nutrient intake leads to overtraining and eventually overuse injuries
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Table 5-1 What are the Performance Issues Symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome? | 1. Early Fatigue 2. Increased Heart Rate w/less Effort 3. Decreased Strength, Endurance, Speed, and Coordination 4. Decreased Aerobic Capacity 5. Delayed Recovery |
Table 5-1 What are the Physiological Symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome? | 1. Persistent Fatigue 2. Ongoing Muscle Soreness 3. Loss of Appetite 4. Excessive Weight Loss 5. Excessive Loss of Body Fat 6. Irregular Menses 7. Increased Resting Heart Rate 8. Chronic Muscle Soreness 9. Increase in Overuse Injuries 10. Difficulty Sleeping 11. Frequent Colds or Infections |
Table 5-1 What are the Psychological Symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome? | 1. Irritation or Anger 2. Depression 3. Difficulty in Concentration 4. Difficulty in Concentration 5. Loss of Competitive Drive 6. Loss of Enthusiasm |
Para 5-9 What does the term “overreaching” refer to? | the earliest phase of overtraining |
Para 5-9 What does Overreaching consists of? | extreme muscle soreness that occurs as a result of excessive training with inadequate rest/recovery between hard training sessions |
Para 5-11 When does Over Use occur? | Continued overreaching without adequate rest/recovery and nutrient intake leads to overtraining and eventually overuse injuries |
Para 5-15 What are the authorized exercises for corrective action? | 1. Rower 2. Squat Bender 3. Windmill 4. Prone row 5. Push up 6. V-up 7. Leg tuck and twist 8. Supine bicycle 9. Swimmer 10. Eight count push up |
Para 5-15 What is the maximum repetitions of the authorized exercises for corrective actions? | The number of repetitions should not exceed FIVE |
Para 5-15 How many of the authorized corrective action exercises can be given for each corrective action? | only one exercise may be selected for corrective actions |
Para 5-18 What elements does PRT sessions consist of? | the elements of preparation, activities, and recovery |
Para 5-19 What is The preparation drill (PD)? | a dynamic warm-up consisting of ten exercises that appropriately prepare Soldiers for more intense PRT activities |
Para 5-20 What do Activities address? | specific PRT goals in the areas of strength, endurance, and mobility |
Para 5-20 How many days should strength and mobility be conducted? | at least two days |
Para 5-20 How many days should endurance and mobility be conducted? | at least two days |
Para 5-20 When should you Perform speed running? | Perform speed running once per week, preferably in the middle of the week |
Para 5-20 What should be conducted before the APFT? | The preparation drill (PD) |
Para 5-20 What should be conducted After the conclusion of the AFPT? | The Recovery Drill (RD) |
Para 5-20 What is the preferred day to conduct the APFT? | the APFT should be scheduled on Monday to allow for recovery provided by the weekend |
Table 5-3 Where can you find a Toughening phase schedule? | FM 7-22 Table 5-3 |
Para 5-26 What units should be in the sustaining phase? | operational units |
Table 5-6 Where can you find a Sustaining phase PRT daily session overview? | FM 7-22 Table 5-6 |
Para 5-42 How many times a week should PRT be conducted? | PRT should be conducted four to five days per week according to AR 350-1 |
Table 5-11 Where can you find a Unit PRT train/ready schedule? | FM 7-22 Table 5-11 |
Para 6-1 When can Special conditioning programs (SCP) be conducted? | They will be conducted during normal duty hours |
Para 6-1 Who can be included in Special conditioning programs? | 1. APFT or unit PRT goal failure 2. Soldiers on the AWCP 3. Reconditioning |
Para 6-1 What is the purpose of the Special conditioning programs (SCP)? | the SCP programs are not punitive; their purpose is to improve the physical readiness of Soldiers |
Para 6-1 What factors should be considered when Soldiers fail to meet APFT standards or unit goals? | 1. Time in training 2. Regular PRT participation 3. Prolonged deployment 4. Recovery from injury, illness or medical condition (physical profile) |
Para 6-9 What is an Injury? | any intentional or unintentional damage to the body resulting from acute or chronic exposure to mechanical, thermal, electrical, or chemical energy, and from the absence of such essentials as heat or oxygen |