# FH1023 — Fitness Assessment I

Introduction to health screening and fitness assessment methodologies. Covers safety, accuracy, fitness assessment theory, and hands-on practical techniques to evaluate general health and fitness status. Topics include preliminary health screening, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and cardiorespiratory capacity. Students gain skills to perform assessments, interpret results, and provide safe exercise prescription and progression.

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| Code | FH1023 |
| Hours | 42 |

## Part of these programs

- [Fitness and Health Promotion](/programs/fitness-and-health-promotion)

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/course/fh1023-fitness-assessment-i/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/course/fh1023-fitness-assessment-i/)</small>