Title: Identify components of a fitness assessment.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training II (14062-II) > Section: Preventing Injuries

Identification should include an explanation of the purpose of a fitness assessment. Components of a fitness assessment may include, but not be limited to,

- height and weight
- BMI
- body composition
- vital signs
- aerobic capacity
- flexibility
- muscular strength and endurance.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What steps should precede a fitness assessment to prevent injury and avoid exacerbation of illness or condition?
- What is the purpose of a fitness assessment?
- What are the normative values for anthropometrics and vital signs?
- What is aerobic capacity? How is it interpreted?
- How can the results of a fitness assessment be used?