Central Michigan University

Fitness Assessment Center

Fitness Assessment Center Hours
Spring 2009

Fitness Assesment Center - Is Closed until Fall '09

FAQ's

Why should I get a fitness assessment?
There are many benefits of fitness assessments, the major use is to establish your strengths and weaknesses to discover which areas need improvement. From this your training programs can be modified accordingly and valuable training time can be used more efficiently. The initial testing session can also give you an idea of where all your fitness levels are at the start of a program, so that future testing can be compared to this and any changes can be noted. By repeating tests at regular intervals(every 2-3 months), you can get an idea of the effectiveness of your training program.

What measurements are completed?

• bodyweight
• resting blood pressure
• bodyfat % (skinfold calipers)
• flexibility (sit & reach)
• cardiovascular capacity (3-minute step test recovery heart rate)
• muscular strength (grip dynomometer)
• muscular endurance (push-ups & curl-ups)

How long does it take?
If you would like a full fitness assessments it will take approximately 30 minutes. A bodyfat percentage assessment takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

Who Performs Fitness Assessments?
Fitness Assessments are administered by trained Health Fitness Students at CMU who are certified Personal Trainers.

How much does the Fitness Assessment cost?
Fitness Assessments are FREE to all SAC members or those with a SAC Day Pass.

How do I get an assessment?
To ensure your spot, make an appointment at the Program Desk, or you can call 774 - 3200.

How do I contact Personal Trainers?
Click Here for the staff information

*Walk-ins are also welcome as time permits.

Par-Q Form (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)
Fitness Assessment Evaluation Sheet


If you need any additional details or have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please contact Jen Spiegel at spiegel@cmich.edu.