Fitness Assessment Program

FITNESS ASSESSMENT: $15
The UREC Fitness Assessment program is designed to evaluate your current level of fitness and assist in the development of a personalized exercise program.  The following components of fitness will be addressed: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition.  To sign up for a Fitness Assessment, please visit the program registration desk at the Welcome Center.

• cardiovascular endurance

  This portion of the assessment consists of sub-maximal cycle test. This test is used to predict an individual's maximum oxygen consumption. This value is related to your cardiovascular endurance level. The higher the level, the more activity you will be able to do.

• muscular strength

  The muscular strength test utilizes pre-selected strength equipment. After proper warm-up, maximum strength in both the upper and lower body are evaluated, using one-rep maximum tests.

• muscular endurance

  This portion evaluates the endurance of two different groups of muscles. The timed curl-up test measures the endurance of the rectus abdominus muscle. The push-up test measures the endurance of the pectoralis and triceps muscles.

• flexibility

  The flexibility component measures the range of motion in two separate areas of the body. The trunk flexion test measures an individual's lower back and hamstring flexibility. The shoulder elevation test measures flexibility in the shoulders and upper back.

• body composition

  Body composition is the ratio of lean tissue to adipose tissue. To determine an individual's body composition a three-site skinfold test is used.

Based on the results of the five fitness components mentioned above and one's fitness goals, a personalized exercise program is developed. Any and all questions or concerns will be addressed during a follow-up consultation. The consultation allows the individual to have his/her fitness test results explained. The fitness staff then presents, in detail, the individual's exercise program.

It is also recommended that the participant return in three months for a re-test. This re-test allows the individual to see any changes, especially improvements, in his/her fitness level. This evaluation takes approximately one and a half hours and the service may be utilized by students, faculty, and staff for a $15.00 fee.

To sign up for a Fitness Assessment, please visit the UREC Welcome Center.