Name of Test

Specific Area

Description

Blood pressure test

Health

This test is carried out electronically and gives readings of systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Resting heart rate

Health

This is the number of times your heart beats in one minute while you are resting

Body fat percentage

Health

This is measured by bioelectrical impedence scales, which give a breakdown of your body fat, free fat mass and basal metabolic rate.

Lung function

Health

Measurements can be taken for lung strength using a peak flow meter

Body mass index (BMI)

Health

A measurement of body overweight or obesity determined by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (metres).

Sit and reach test

Flexibility

Measures the flexibility of the hamstrings (distance reached in cm)

Press-up test

Strength

A test of upper body strength counting the amount of press-ups completed in 30 seconds

Abdominal Crunch test

Strength

Testing the strength of the stomach muscles, counting the number of crunches performed in 30 seconds

Step test

Cardiovascular

Heart rate is measured before, immediately after, and one minute after exercise to measure speed of recovery

Balance test

Balance and
co-ordination

Several different tests of balance and coordination, including balancing on one foot with your eyes close for 30 seconds or as long as possible.