Sign up for a Strength Center Membership

Student Sign up for a Strength Center Membership

Student ID Number: (e.g.333445555) Sport

E-mail (university email please)

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Athletic Assessment Data Waiver/Informed Consent

I voluntarily agree to perform the following physical performance tests and assessments under the supervision of the Strength and Conditioning staff at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. I have been informed that my data may be used in the future for professional publications and presentations for educational or research purposes. I have also been informed that my identity shall not be revealed, and that data will be analyzed and presented in group form only.

I acknowledge that the use of such data will improve the knowledge base of the strength and conditioning program, and may enhance its ability to improve my athletic performance or that of others.

Tests of strength
- Designed to determine maximum muscular strength
- Includes measurements such as maximum bench press, squat, and dead lift performance as well as strength data obtained from electronic analysis (force plate)
Tests of power
- Designed to determine ability to generate force quickly in a given amount of time (i.e. explosiveness)
- Includes measurements such as maximum weightlifting performance (clean, snatch), jump tests and rate of force development data obtained from electronic analysis (force plate)
Tests of speed and agility
- Designed to determine maximum running speed, as well as speed in multiple directions
- Includes tests such as short to medium distance sprinting, T-tests, pro agility tests, and other sport specific agility measurements
Tests of body mass and composition
- Designed to determine total body mass and components of that mass (fat vs. lean body mass)
- Includes measurements of body weight, skin fold analysis, hydrostatic (underwater) weighing, and X-ray analysis of body composition
Tests of anaerobic capacity
- Designed to determine maximum ability to generate work using energy obtained anaerobically (without the use of oxygen)
- Includes measurements such as the Wingate power test (30 second sprint on a cycle) or repetition maximum strength tests (utilizing similar tests as those done for maximum strength)
Tests of aerobic capacity
- Designed to determine maximum ability to generate work using energy obtained aerobically (with the use of oxygen)
- Includes measurements such as VO2max testing (measures the amount of oxygen consumed during exercise) and walking/running/cycling over medium to long distances

ID validation of your membership will occur by 9:00 AM the next business day. Memberships are non-refundable.

I am aware and appreciate that there are risks of injury involved in my participation in the strength and conditioning program at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. Clicking on "Submit" is intended to make me aware of my responsibilities in preventing potential injuries or harm, reporting actual injuries, and complying with the treatment plan of my health care providers and indicates that I understand and appreciate the risks involved with my participation. I understand that this includes the risk of brain and spinal cord injury that may result in paralysis, other permanent injury, or possibly death.

I further, hereby certify that I am physically fit to participate in the strength and conditioning programs offered in the UW-L Strength and Conditioning Center.

I do hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify the State of Wisconsin, the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, their officers, agents and employees, from any and all liability, loss, damages, costs, or expenses which are sustained or incurred by me, and which may include damage to my personal property, personal injury or death, arising out of my actions in the course of participation.
(Adapted; Baechle, Thomas R. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning Human Kinetics 506,1994)

Completion of the membership form will enable the strength center membership privilege to be assigned.