Medical-Fitness Technician
Certification Course
Part E: Skill Practicums
Learning Modules: 39-46
Learning Module 42:
Strength Testing
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 Muscle Fitness Tests section of the Med-Fit Assessment Form.
Your volunteer Client is needed for this Practicum.
Needed Equipment & Materials;
  • Your client's partially completed Med-Fit Assessment Form (from Practicums 39 & 41)
  • Clipboard
  • Pen
  • Timer
  • Calculator
  • Exercise Mat
  • Inverted-Row Bar or Rings
  • Score Interpretation & Follow-Up Timeframes Chart
For clients who have a BMI less than 35 and are otherwise fit enough to do the 4-minute Aerobic Walk/Jog Test, their Medical-Fitness Assessment includes Muscle Fitness (Strength) Tests, which are timed AMRAP's of Squats, Leg-Raises, Push-Ups, and Inverted-Rows.​
1. Conduct the Leg Strength Test:
  • Record the Count.
  • Grade your client's technique and Record.
  • Do not calculate the Reps or Score at this time.
  • Move on to the Core Strength Test.
2. Conduct the Core Strength Test:
  • Record the Count.
  • Grade your client's technique and Record.
  • Do not calculate the Reps or Score at this time.
  • Move on to the Arm Strength Tests.
3. Conduct the Arm Strength Tests:
3A. Conduct the Arm-Extensors Strength Test:
  • Record the Count.
  • Grade your client's technique and Record.
  • Do not calculate the Reps or Score at this time.
3B. Conduct the Arm-Flexors Strength Test:
  • Record the Count.
  • Grade your client's technique and Record.
  • Do not calculate the Reps or Score at this time.
  • Move on to the Calculations.
4. Calculations:
  • Calculate the official Squat Reps based on your client's Grade.
  • Calculate your client's Leg Strength Score and Record.
  • Calculate the official Leg-Raise Reps based on your client's Grade.
  • Calculate your client's Core Strength Score and Record.
  • Calculate the official Push-Up Reps based on your client's Grade.
  • Calculate your client's Arm-Extensor Strength Score and Record.
  • Calculate the official Inverted-Row Reps based on your client's Grade.
  • Calculate your client's Arm-Flexor Strength Score and Record.
  • Calculate your client's combined (extensor and flexor) Arm Strength Score.
5. Interpretation:
  • ​Refer to the "Score Interpretation & Follow-Up Timeframes" chart.
The Med-Fit Score for clients that qualify for the 4-minute Walk/Jog Test includes his/her Aerobic Test Score and all 3 Strength Test Scores (Leg, Core, Arm).
  • Calculate your clients total (aka: general) Med-Fit Score.
  • Be sure to "double-weight" the Aerobic Score, add the 3 Strength Scores, and divide the sum by 5.
  • Record your client's Total Med-Fit Score as a Percentile (%).

Fitness Level:
  • Refer to the "Score Interpretation" part of the Chart.
  • Interpret and Record 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 appointment.
  • 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 the Date nears.
6. Signature:
  • Print your full Name with credentials (MFT).
  • Sign your Name underneath or write your Initials to the right side.
Keep this completed Med-Fit Assessment Form. You will use it in Practicums 43-45.