Fitness Assessment
This site is an original capstone project for HW499, Bachelors Capstone in Health and Wellness, Kaplan University.
As a fitness professional, my goal is to provide clients with individualized programs designed to meet their health and fitness objectives. The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and the Health Status Questionnaire (HSQ) are the tools used to evaluate a client’s readiness to participate in a physical exercise program based on their current health. Once the client is cleared to participate in physical fitness, I use a variety of tools to include fitness testing and the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PAG) to develop a safe and accurate plan based on the client’s age, current health, and fitness goals.
Below is my assessment and exercise prescriptions for Sally.
Client Overview
Sally is a 65-year-old Class I obese ( BMI = 33.1) female with Type II diabetes. Her PAR-Q and HSQ reveal she is a high-risk patient because of her uncontrolled diabetes, age, and a sedentary lifestyle. According to a leading expert (World Heart Federation, n.d.), these conditions place her at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease. Sally will require physician approval before beginning an exercise program. Additionally, Sally does not enjoy physical activity, so she may require additional motivation to sustain her effort. Test Protocol/Results Body composition
Muscle Strength and Endurance Fitness (MSE)
Safety Precaution/Tips:
Fitness Prescription |
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