Carl underwent fitness testing
Testing Results
Carl underwent fitness testing when he got his campus recreation center membership last semester. His results are listed below:
Height 5’11” Weight 180lbs.
1.75 miles in the 12 minute run test for a rating of “good”
VO2max estimated at 51.66 ml/kg/min
15 reps for the YMCA bench press test with a rating of fair
Sit and reach of 15 inches for a rating of average
Skin folds: 15 Triceps, 12 Pectoral, 15 midaxilla, 18 Subscapula, 25 abdomen, 20 suprailliac, 22 quads. Lean weight: 149lbs, Fat weight 30.9 lbs, 17 % BF, Average rating
Barriers: Carl isn’t too worried about his physical health at this point in time. Both of his parents are overweight, but not obese, and Carl feels that he can make changes to his PA and exercise habits at any time if he so desires. Carl has a membership to the campus rec center, but since it is located across campus he usually only frequents it on the weekends for his intramural games.
Lifestyle and physical activity habits
Carl is a college student who has never had to worry about his weight because of his height, metabolism, and “good genes.” Carl is largely sedentary during the week, as he spends most of his time studying or gaming with his friends. He also spends much time on the computer surfing social sites. He walks to all of his classes, some of which are across campus, and walks an average of 50 minutes per day to and from classes. He does occasionally (1-2 days for 30-45 minutes) frequent the campus rec center during the week, but not on a regular basis and he does not have a specific program or plan that he follows when he works out. He plays rec sports, like his 45 minute flag football game on Saturdays, and likes to stay up late partying the night before. He drinks energy drinks to get through his day during the week and drinks Red Steer and eats Cocoa Crunchies on Saturday to get him through his scrimmage game. Carl lives in an apartment with friends, eats out a lot, and lives on the typical college food diet of ramen noodles, macaroni and cheese from a box, and whatever else he can scrounge up.
Goals
Carl likes playing intramural sports, and would like to maintain his fitness for these types of endeavors. He is not concerned about his weight or fitness level at this point. Carl is mainly concerned about his physical appearance and would like to add some bulk to his upper body.
Medications
Carl does have EIA. He has been prescribed an albuterol inhaler.
Risk
Carl answered yes to the second question on the PAR-Q, but his doctor has told him that as long as he uses his inhaler, he can be physically active.
