A website containing videos and written instructions on how to perform health-related fitness assessments, in accordance with ACSM Guidelines. The resource would mainly be useful up to level 4.
The aim of this resource is to provide advice and guidance on conducting initial health screening and fitness assessments, in line with ACSM protocols.
There is a video that explains and illustrates the protocol, and a supporting document which illustrates the protocol in written format for each of the following aspects:
- Health screening
- Participant instructions
- Blood pressure
- Resting heart rate
- BMI measurement
- Waist and hip circumferences
- Cardiorespiratory fitness
- Hand grip test
- Push-up test
- Sit and reach test
There is a link to the website below:
