FAT – Course Syllabus

SECTION I:

Introduction to FAT

1. Importance of FAT
2. Components of Fitness

SECTION II: Tests

1. Height and Weight Measurements
2. Resting Heart Rate
3. Blood Pressure
4. Body Fat Composition
5. Static Balance
6. Cardiovascular Tests
   1. 12 minute Copper Test
   2. Katsch Step Test for Heart Rate Recovery
7. Strength & Muscle Endurance
   1. 1 Rep Max Test
   2. Local Muscle Endurance
      1. Sit-up Test/min
      2. Push-up Test/min

• Other tests

8. Flexibility
   1. Sit & Reach Test
   2. Zipper Test
9. Functional Strength Tests
   1. Upper body
   2. Lower body
10. Plyometrics Tests
    1. Standing Vertical Jump
    2. Standing Long Jump
    3. Other tests
11. Medical / Professional Tests

SECTION III: Analysis of test results

1. Documentation
2. Frequency of testing
3. Drawing conclusions – Fitness Goals

SECTION IV:

VIDEOS – about 30 assessment and testing videos