Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 31, 20211 minLower-Extremity Functional Tests: Chair-to-Stand TestsThese assessments evaluate an individual's ability to lift their own body weight against gravity and are very important to assess an...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 31, 20211 minMinimum Functional Capacity AssessmentWhen you start to work with a client, after you have assessed their health status, current level of physical activity, and symptoms that...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 31, 20211 minChair Sit-&-Reach Assessment This flexibility assessment is best suited for those who may have difficulty getting up and down from the floor. Tools: A stable chair A...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 31, 20211 minCan't Test? Minimum Exercise Recommendations: Aerobic & Strength TrainingUsually, testing offers information about clients that is necessary for you, the professional, to make decisions and appropriate programs...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 28, 20211 minHow to Measure Body Mass Index = BMIBody mass index is a very common measurement used by doctors to try and predict health based on your height and weight. This system is...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSApr 15, 20212 minJenny's Canyon Snow Canyon, St. George Utah: My 4-Year-Old Nephew's First Hike! Yes, it's that easy!In honor of my nephew's birthday, it's time to reflect on a little adventure we had in October. Happy Birthday to my favorite guy! (Look...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 31, 20201 minHow to Assess Exercising Blood Pressure The purpose of measuring Exercising blood pressure and heart rate during exercise is to determine if heart rate and blood pressure are...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 30, 20201 minHow to Take Circumference Measures CIRCUMFERENCE AND WHR: Testing Procedures: Circumference Measure weight to the nearest .5 kg Measure height to nearest .5 cm Determine...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 21, 20202 minResting Blood Pressure Purpose: To provide a basic indication of cardiovascular health & fitness, by assessing the force being exerted on the arterial walls,...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 19, 20201 minV-Sit and Reach: A Flexibility Assessment This test is a measure of flexibility primarily for the hamstrings and secondarily for the lower back, buttocks, and calf muscles....
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 18, 20202 minHow to assess Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR)This is a Body Fat Distribution Assessment Purpose: To assess health risk, based on the distribution of body fat The pattern of body fat...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 17, 20204 minSkinfold Assessment: Body Fat Percentage This body fat percentage testing method is such a great and inexpensive way to measure someone's body fat. It requires a skinfold Caliper...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 16, 20201 minSit-to-Stand Purpose: To assess muscular endurance of the lower body This test is the only standardized lower body muscular endurance test that the...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 16, 20204 minThe Fruits of My Labor! Raise your hand if you have gardened, seen a garden, heard of a garden, or want to start your own garden! This year I decided to pick up...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 14, 20201 minVertical Jump: Vertical Power AssessmentMaximum Vertical Power: Vertical Jump Equipment: · A smooth wall with a ceiling higher than the highest jumper · A flat floor with good...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 14, 20201 minFunctional ReachThe Functional Reach Test Assesses Balance This test was developed to measure dynamic balance of adults by determining the max distance...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 13, 20201 minHeart Rate by PalpationPurpose: To provide a basic indication of cardiovascular health & fitness, by assessing the total number of times the heart contracts in...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 13, 20201 minQueens College Step Test: A submaximal Cardio AssessmentTesting Procedures: Queens College Step Tests Select the appropriate box height (16.25 in) Set metronome to proper step rate (men 96 bpm...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 12, 20201 minStanding Long Jump aka Broad Jump AssessmentThe purpose of this test is to measure horizontal power This is another low equipment assessment that can be conducted with only a tape...
Megan Cottet, M.S., CSCSAug 12, 20201 minBIA aka Bioelectrical Impedance Assessment This is a very simple test to implement, although it still requires you to have access to a handheld BIA device. This isn't as cheap of...