On the measurements part of the intermediate wheelchair assessment form there are twelve body measurements listed. Bmi is a persons weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters.
Grade 2 Measurement Assessment
Body measurement assessment. Think of fitness results in all aspects not just the numbers on the scale. A high bmi can indicate high body fatness and a low bmi can indicate too low body fatness. This outlines the method to determine a members bca. Body mass index bmi bmi is a useful measure of overweight and obesity. How to measure and interpret weight status adult body mass index or bmi. Muscular endurance may be measured using a fixed percentage of a persons body weight a fixed percentage of a ones 1 rm an absolute weight or calisthenic type exercises.
In order to know where you are at you need to take some body measurements. Risk factors for diseases and conditions associated with obesity. Six measurements are the same measurements as above in the basic measurements. One additional backrest height body measurement is added to the intermediate wheelchair assessment form. However good norms have yet to be established with most of these types of test protocols. To calculate your bmi see the bmi calculator.
Along with taking a before photo it is always a good idea to check your weight body fat and girth measurements. Assessing your weight and health risk. 1 maximum weight for height 2 single site abdominal circumference ac measurement 3 body composition assessment bca measurements. Assessment of weight and health risk involves using three key measures. Body mass index bmi waist circumference.