Medical-Fitness Technician
Certification Course
Part E: Skill Practicums
Learning Modules: 39-46
Learning Module 40:
Walking Test
Complete all the steps outlined below and submit your Lab Report.
This Lab is referenced in the Learning Modules linked below. Review as needed.
In this Practicum, you will learn how to complete the Aerobic Fitness Test section of the Med-Fit Assessment Form when using the 10-Minute Walking Test protocol for obese clients.​
Your volunteer Client is needed for this Practicum.
Needed Equipment & Materials;
  • Med-Fit Assessment Form (Use a new blank form.)
  • Clipboard
  • Pen
  • Timer
  • Calculator
  • Treadmill OR 6 Shuttle Cones
  • Score & Follow-Up Chart
1. Test Selection:
Format:
  • Some obese clients are intimidated by Treadmill tests and need extra attention.
  • Circle the format that you are going to use: Treadmill or Shuttle.
  • The Track format is mainly for school-based Med-Fit Services - not covered in this course.

Minutes:
  • ​The Walking Only test for obese (or other significantly unfit) clients is a 10-minute Test.
  • Circle the number 10.
2. Test Preparation:
  • Be able to clearly explain to your client what he/she will do.
  • Make sure your client is comfortable by assuring him/her that this is a simple Walking Test (no jogging).
  • Emphasize that his/her test "Result" is a baseline that simply establishes his/her current Aerobic Fitness Level.
3. Conduct the Test:
  • Refer to Learning Modules 29 & 30 (Clients with a BMI 35+). Use links above.
Distance:
  • Record the distance that your client covered during his/her 10-minutes of walking.

​Score:
  • Calculate and Record your clients Aerobic Fitness Score.
  • Round-off to the first decimal.
4. Interpretation:
  • Refer to the "Score Interpretation & Follow-Up Timeframes" chart.
The Med-Fit Score for obese clients is the SAME as their 10-minute Aerobic Fitness (Walking) Test Score, because their Fitness Assessment does not include any muscle Strength Tests.
  • Calculate your clients total Med-Fit Score.
  • Record your client's Med-Fit Score as a Percentile (%).
Fitness Level:
  • Refer to the "Score Interpretation" part of the Chart.
  • Interpret your client's Score as his/her Fitness Level.
Follow-Up:
  • Refer to the "Follow-Up Timeframes" part of the Chart.
  • Write the # of weeks you recommend for the client to Follow-Up.
  • The # of Training Sessions is addressed in Learning Module 43.
Date:
  • Write the approximate Date for your client's Follow-Up Assessment.
  • Tip: Divide the # of weeks by 4 and count by Months from current Date.
  • Refer to a Calendar for specific Date selection.
  • This date is not a scheduled appointment.
  • Your clients will need to make an appointment for their Follow-Up when that Date nears.
5. Signature:
  • Print your full Name with credentials (MFT).
  • Sign your Name underneath or write your Initials to the right side.
​You do not need to keep this partially completed Med-Fit Assessment Form. You will not use it in other Practicums.