Course Code
FITM 109
Academic Year
2016-2017
This course takes place in the fitness assessment laboratory and introduces health screening and fitness assessment methodologies. Students develop skills and practise techniques to evaluate health and fitness status for exercise or sport participation and exercise prescription. The course involves components of fitness assessments such as body composition, muscular strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory capacity, flexibility, and power. Students also explore performance and occupational-related components of fitness assessments.