What is a Fitness Assessment?
Fitness Assessments measure your current level of fitness, aid in goal setting and tracking your progress, track a variety of health related components, and increase motivation! A fitness assessment provides a baseline measurement of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, body composition, blood pressure and flexibility. Assessments are recommended prior to beginning an exercise program and throughout the progression of your exercise routine (ex: 6 months later). All assessments are performed in the Fitness Assessment Center, located in the Wellness Center, GRE 1.106.

RecSports offers basic Fitness Assessments for $20.
Please wear athletic attire and footwear. Assessments take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Fall 2009 Hours
August 26 - December 3, 2009

Appointments are required and are scheduled on the hour.   The documents below must be completed and turned in as a package, along with payment, at the Gregory Gym Programs Office prior to an assesment being conducted. Call 471.3116 to schedule an appointment.

PAPERWORK
Basic Fitness Assessment Information Sheet (PDF)
Participant Information Packet (PDF)

A Basic Fitness Assessment Includes:
Height & Weight

Resting Heart Rate / Blood Pressure
Resting heart rate and blood pressure are important indicators to measure as you begin and progress in your fitness routine.

Body Composition
Measures the ratio of lean body mass to fat mass with skin fold measurements, bioelectrical impedence (BIA), and girth measurements. We strongly suggest wearing comfortable, loose fitting clothing (shorts and a t-shirt).

Cardiovascular Endurance
Estimates the aerobic fitness level by performing a 3-minute step test on a 12-inch step.

Muscular Endurance
Tests the ability of your muscles to exert force over an extended period of time. This is assessed through a push-up test and a curl-up test.

Flexibility
A sit-and-reach test is performed to assess your flexibility in the hips and hamstrings. Flexibility in these areas is related to the health and function of the lower back.