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Assignment 2: Body Composition Assessment

Name:

Date:

Introduction: The purpose of this assignment is to introduce you to some of the ways

you can assess your own body composition.

Tasks: For this assignment, you will:

• Find your % body fat. You may use one of the following three methods:

A. Skinfolds using calipers. Self-Assessment 7, as described on pages 226-227

of your text. This self-assessment asks you to complete 2 skinfold

measurements (triceps and calf). A physical education teacher may have

access to calipers.

B. Page 249 Body Measurements. (This method may be less accurate).

C. Body Fat Device or Machine. There are some scales or hand held devices that

have method of determining your body fat percentage. You may find one at a

gym, from a doctor, or they may be purchased from a sporting goods store.

You may also contact the PEAK academy at the University of Utah (585-

7325) to make an appointment to have your body composition assessed

• Refrain from exercising at least 8 hours before performing this test

• Make sure you are properly hydrated prior to completing this test.

_____ = first triceps skinfold (mm)

_____ = first calf skinfold (mm)

_____ = second triceps skinfold (mm)

_____ = second calf skinfold (mm)

_____ = third triceps skinfold (mm)

_____ = third calf skinfold (mm)

(*You only need to complete the chart above if you are using the skinfold method)

1. Estimated % body fat ________

Method Used _________________________

2. Complete the height-weight assessment as described on page 228 of your text.

This is an assessment of height relative to weight using the height-weight tables. Take

your height and weight measurements without shoes. Write your results in the spaces

below.

_____ = height (in feet and inches)

______ = weight (in pounds)

______ = Are you within the normal weight range for a person your height and age (pg.228)?

______ = If not, how far are you from your “optimal” weight range (e.g., how many pounds off)?

3. Measure your waist-to-hip ratio and waist circumference (pg. 250) and enter the

data in the chart below. Then, compare your information to the critical values.

Body Composition Assessment Activity