Jocelyn Jones-EF310-Assignment-Unit 6-Self and Client Assessment.docx

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Self and Client Assessment
Purdue University
EF310 Current Trends in Exercise & Fitness

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Self and Client Assessment
When working with clients of different cohorts, you may come across clients with
different chronic conditions that have issues and challenges that you have to focus on. Be aware
if your client is physically able to complete the fitness test in their fitness assessment, if not make
the proper modifications to fit their needs.
Part 1: Self-Assessment
The health-related fitness assessment I conducted consisted of the Rockport Walk test, the
Push-up test, the Sit and Reach test, Body Mass Index (BMI), and Waist to Hip Ratio. Although I
am currently working through an injury, I did not have any limitations preventing me from any
of the test. I did not have to modify any of my test because of my injury. Some precautions I
followed during the tests we to warm up before starting and stretch in between test.
During the Rockport Walk test, I had to walk as fast as possible to complete a one mile
walk as fast as possible. This test measures your VO2 max (max volume of oxygen uptake).
The Push-up test was evaluates muscular endurance for the upper body. For females you place
your knees on the floor and execute as many repetitions as possible without pausing. The Sit and
reach test evaluated the flexibility of my lower back and hamstrings by having me sit on the
ground and reach as far possible between my legs (straight, 10 to 12 inches apart), without
bending my knees. The Body Mass Index Measurements use the results of my height and weight
ratio to determine if I am the correct weight for my height and if it is a healthy proportion. The
Waist to Hip ratio measured the narrowest point between my ribs and hips and also measured the
most protruding point on my buttocks. This can determine how that fat is distributed.

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After putting my height (64in) and weight (166lbs) in the BMI calculator my