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Personal Appraisals

What is a fitness appraisal?

• A fitness appraisal is a tool used to determine various aspects of physical fitness and health. The protocol followed at the Flex is the Canadian Physical Activity, Fitness & Lifestyle Approach; a protocol sanctioned by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. The appraisal may be comprised of; height, weight, heart rate, blood pressure, waist circumference, body mass index, body composition, aerobic endurance fitness and muscular strength. You will receive some preliminary instructions and be required to fill out a Par-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire). This pre-screening process will help clear you for exercise.

Why would I get a fitness appraisal?

• A fitness appraisal is a great way to investigate your current fitness levels.  
  
  
• Fitness appraisal results:
• provide information to better determine physical activity
• provide key  information for fitness programming
• assist in setting desired goals to improve areas of fitness which may require specific attention
  
  
• Following your appraisal, you may want to meet with a Flex Personal Trainer to set up a program tailored to your fitness appraisal results and your prospective fitness goals. Additionally, clients can be re-assessed in the future to track progress.

Appointments

All fitness appraisals must be paid for at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre main desk. Once payment is received, you will be given the appraiser’s contact information. You will connect with the appraiser to schedule an appointment. Prior to booking connecting with the appraiser, it is important to complete a Par-Q. If you answer “yes” to any of the Par-Q questions, a medical clearance (Par Med-X) is required before the appointment can occur.

Cancellation Policy

We require that you use your assessment within one month of purchase. As well, due to injury, change in health, we realize there may be a need to refund your service purchase. Refunds will be considered up to one month after purchase date.

REQUIRED FORMS

Fitness testing clients will need to complete  forms and hand in to trainer before or on testing day

PAR-Q & YOU - Form 1
Consent Form - Form 2

	Fees
Student	$40
Staff/Alumni	$50
Community Member/Guest	$60

 

 

 

Fitness Appraisal FAQs

• Do I need to fill out a medical form?
• Yes. Each client needs to fill out a Par-Q which will be provided when you sign up for your session(s). This pre-screening by the CPT will ensure clients are cleared for exercise. Clients will also be provided with a consent form.
  
  
• How long will the fitness appraisal take?
• While it can vary, generally a fitness assessment will take anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  
  
• Who will conduct the assessment?
• Only a CSEP-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) can conduct your assessment. The protocol is standardized and only CSEP-CPTs are trained in this protocol. This ensures standardization of CSEP testing across the country.
  
  
• Will the assessment hurt?
• No. While you may not enjoy all aspects of the assessment, generally, it doesn’t hurt. Though it’s best to get as many pieces if information possible, you may opt out of parts of the appraisal should you choose.
  
  
• Once I purchase my fitness appraisal, is there a deadline for me to use it?
• We would require that you use your assessment within one month of purchase. As well, due to injury, change in health, we realize there may be a need to refund your service purchase. Refunds will be considered up to one month after purchase date.

   
Still have questions about Fitness Appraisals? Please feel free to contact Angie Wood, Fitness Coordinator, at angela.wood@durhamcollege.ca or 905.721.2000 ext 2100.