Fitness assessment

Question 1

What are the 5 main components of fitness?

Answer 1

Body Composition
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Flexibility (lower back and hamstrings)
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance

Question 2

What is the sequence of testing and exercise prescription?

Answer 2

Pre-Fitness Assessment Instructions (see Appendix C)
Complete Informed Consent (see Appendix D)
Complete PAR-Q Form (see Appendix E)
Complete Letter To Physician if Applicable (see Appendix F)
Resting Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
Body Composition
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Test
Flexibility Test
Muscular Strength Test
Muscular Endurance Test
Review Results and Set Goals
Prescribe Exercise
Retest every 3 months

Question 3

What testing tools are needed for fitness assessment?

Answer 3

Pre-Fitness Assessment Instructions (see Appendix C)
Informed Consent Form (see Appendix D)
PAR-Q Form (see Appendix E)
Letter to physician (if applicable) (see Appendix F)
Stopwatch
Blood pressure cuff or machine
Skinfold calipers or bioelectrical impedance machine
12-inch step
Metronome
Sit and Reach Box or tape measure
Bench Press or Leg Press machine