Course Code
FHT207
Course Credit
3
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of the theoretical and practical components of fitness assessment in order to evaluate and assess the physical readiness of healthy populations and older adults. Students practice the consultation process and learn to conduct a basic fitness appraisal. They will examine and practice various techniques of measuring resting heart rate, blood pressure, anthropometric measurements and caliper measurements. Through these measurements students will build their knowledge of associated health risks and outcomes.