Which of the following is a purpose of health-related fitness testing?
a. Educating participants about their present health-related fitness status relative to health-related standards and age- and sex-matched norms
b. Comparing a 50-yr-old male with a 30-yr-old of the same gender to determine how much deterioration has gone on in 20 yr
c. To collect baseline data only for the purpose of gender and age comparisons
d. To create a social support network so that the patient or client will feel compelled to exercise regularly
Answer: A