Informed Consent
1. Purpose and Explanation - CrossComps are standardized fitness tests that are scored by certified Volunteer Fitness Referees (generally students who are interested in health-related careers).
CrossComps are fundraisers for schools in the spirit of creating a culture of optimal health. Your CrossComp depends on your fitness level:
The purpose of participating in CrossComps is:
2. Instructions - You set your own pace to whatever intensity level is comfortable for you. You may pause and rest any time during your CrossComp, and you may stop your CrossComp at any time for any reason. Your Fitness Referee may encourage you to slow-down or insist that you stop, depending on the signs of exertion or discomfort that you exhibit during your CrossComp.
3. Attendant Discomforts and Risks - There is the possibility of certain physiological changes occurring during your CrossComp. These include shortness of breath, pounding heart beats, palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, impaired coordination, and in extremely rare instances, heart attack, stroke, or death. (That can happen sitting on your couch, too, if you're not fit.)
4. Your Responsibilities - It is important that you answered the Medical Clearance questions accurately regarding symptoms, personal medical history, and your current pattern of physical activity. You are also fully responsible for disclosing all symptoms that you experience during your CrossComp, such as pain, shortness of breath, or pressure, tightness, and/or heaviness in your chest, neck, jaw, back, and/or arms.
If you are a minor (less than 18 years old), your parent or legal guardian is required to give their consent for your participation. The minimum age to participate in CrossComps is 12 years old.
5. Benefits to Be Expected - Upon completing your CrossComp, you will obtain an accurate CrossComp Fitness Score. If your score is less than 80%, you get a Free Consultation with a certified Medical-Fitness Technician for developing a personalized fitness training program.
Your CrossComp Score reflects: A) Your functional capacity, B) The effectiveness of your exercise program, and C) Your progress towards your fitness goal.
6. Inquiries - You and your doctor, physical therapist, or personal trainer are welcome to obtain more information about CrossComp procedures and scoring, as well as its many health and medical applications by contacting the school's designated and certified Medical-Fitness Technician.
CrossComps are fundraisers for schools in the spirit of creating a culture of optimal health. Your CrossComp depends on your fitness level:
- Low-Fit participants ("Rookies") Walk/Jog 10 minutes for Distance.
- Moderate-Fit participants ("Qualifiers") Jog 4 minutes for Distance and do as many reps as possible of Squats in 3 minutes, Leg-Raises in 2 minutes, Push-Ups in 1 minute, and Inverted-Rows in 1 minute with rests in between.
- High-Fit participants ("Competitors") Run a half-mile and do 120 Squats, 60 Leg-Raises, 30 Push-Ups, and 30 Inverted-Rows for Time. You can rest, but the clock keeps running.
- Competitors who score over 100% are designated as CrossComp Champions.
The purpose of participating in CrossComps is:
- To determine your physical functional capacity.
- To track your progress in a free personal fitness training program (if you want).
- To raise money for your local school.
- To inspire yourself and others, young and old, to get and stay fit for life.
2. Instructions - You set your own pace to whatever intensity level is comfortable for you. You may pause and rest any time during your CrossComp, and you may stop your CrossComp at any time for any reason. Your Fitness Referee may encourage you to slow-down or insist that you stop, depending on the signs of exertion or discomfort that you exhibit during your CrossComp.
3. Attendant Discomforts and Risks - There is the possibility of certain physiological changes occurring during your CrossComp. These include shortness of breath, pounding heart beats, palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, impaired coordination, and in extremely rare instances, heart attack, stroke, or death. (That can happen sitting on your couch, too, if you're not fit.)
4. Your Responsibilities - It is important that you answered the Medical Clearance questions accurately regarding symptoms, personal medical history, and your current pattern of physical activity. You are also fully responsible for disclosing all symptoms that you experience during your CrossComp, such as pain, shortness of breath, or pressure, tightness, and/or heaviness in your chest, neck, jaw, back, and/or arms.
If you are a minor (less than 18 years old), your parent or legal guardian is required to give their consent for your participation. The minimum age to participate in CrossComps is 12 years old.
5. Benefits to Be Expected - Upon completing your CrossComp, you will obtain an accurate CrossComp Fitness Score. If your score is less than 80%, you get a Free Consultation with a certified Medical-Fitness Technician for developing a personalized fitness training program.
Your CrossComp Score reflects: A) Your functional capacity, B) The effectiveness of your exercise program, and C) Your progress towards your fitness goal.
- Student Volunteers get real-life experience in providing a valuable service for their community.
- 80% of the funds raised at each event go directly to the hosting school.
- 20% of the funds go towards scholarships for the volunteer student referees.
- If applicable, your doctor may use your OptiHealth Fitness Score to help manage any sedentary-related medical conditions (obesity, diabetes, heart disease) in conjunction with your on-going medical treatment.
- Aggregate CrossComp data will be used for the advancement of exercise science and lifestyle therapies.
6. Inquiries - You and your doctor, physical therapist, or personal trainer are welcome to obtain more information about CrossComp procedures and scoring, as well as its many health and medical applications by contacting the school's designated and certified Medical-Fitness Technician.
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7. Use of Personal Information - The information that is obtained during your CrossComp will be treated as privileged and confidential. It will not be released or revealed to any third party. Aggregate information will be used for statistical analysis and scientific research purposes while fully protecting your identity and right to privacy. Of course, you are always free to share your CrossComp Score and your "competition" experience with anyone you choose to do so.
8. Freedom of Consent - Your voluntary participation in CrossComps acknowledges that you have read this Informed Consent and accept the attendant discomforts and risks. You understand: A) The nature of the fitness tests, B) That you are free to stop your CrossComp at any time, and C) That you had the opportunity to ask questions and get answers to your satisfaction.
If you have any personal health or medical concerns, you are encouraged to speak with your personal physician regarding sub-maximal fitness testing and very light to moderate fitness training.
8. Freedom of Consent - Your voluntary participation in CrossComps acknowledges that you have read this Informed Consent and accept the attendant discomforts and risks. You understand: A) The nature of the fitness tests, B) That you are free to stop your CrossComp at any time, and C) That you had the opportunity to ask questions and get answers to your satisfaction.
If you have any personal health or medical concerns, you are encouraged to speak with your personal physician regarding sub-maximal fitness testing and very light to moderate fitness training.
Registering for a CrossComp indicates that you have read and agree to the above Informed Consent.
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Could the "Contact Med-Fit Tech" open a screen with a simple Contact Form that would be sent to the Med-Fit Tech for this School? Or does this screen and the Fail Clearance screen need to be generic and not connected to the Schools' Registration screen? Or can the app even send emails?