Fitness Assessments
Fitness Assessments are offered at Fike through the Fitness Area, utilizing a qualified Fitness Staff member. A Fitness Assessment will allow you to determine your current fitness level, as well as determine any areas that may need improvement. The assessment will include general tests of:
- muscular strength and endurance
- cardiovascular condition
- flexibility
- body composition
Fitness Assessment Fees
- $5 for freshmen
- $10 for students
- $15 for Fike members
- $20 for non-members
Payments are to be made before the assessment at the Program Desk on the first floor of Fike Recreation Center.
How to Schedule an Appointment
Please call 656-7617 or 656-6673 to schedule an appointment.
Important Information
Please arrive on time, and meet at Fike 204.
In order to assure that the results of your fitness assessment are as accurate as possible, please review the following guidelines. Your assessment will be given on the assumption that you have followed these recommendations.
- Wear loose fitting clothes (jogging attire, shorts, training shoes, etc.)
- Avoid eating or drinking anything other than water for 3 hours before your assessment.
- Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and coffee for at least 3 hours before your assessment.
- Avoid exercising on the same day as your assessment. Exercise will elevate your blood pressure and resting heart rate - invalidating these measures.
- Try to get a good night's sleep the night before your assessment.
- Please inform a member of staff if you are suffering from any acute respiratory infection or related condition.
- If you have been given a medical questionnaire and/or fitness assessment consent form, please have them completed when you arrive.
Your fitness assessment will consist of measurement of one or more aspects of your health and fitness. It may include your weight, cardiovascular condition (resting and exercise heart rate and performance), body composition, musculoskeletal condition, blood pressure, and body size (circumferences). The objective of your first assessment is to give you a baseline from which to measure your performance. Subsequent assessments will provide milestones to help you evaluate your progress.
Upon completion of your assessment, you will receive a printout of your results, as well as a free gift.