Which should be examined FIRST by the tester?

• A. Muscular endurance
• B. Muscular flexibility
• C. Height and weight
• D. Body composition

Answer: (C)

Establishing baseline anthropometric data is the important first step. Height and weight provide quick, non-fatiguing measurements that frame all subsequent testing. These figures help ensure safety by flagging potential health considerations and guide decisions about protocol and equipment. They also enable later interpretation of performance results, such as computing BMI and comparing to norms, and set the context for any body composition checks. Once these baseline measurements are in place, the tester can proceed to more strenuous or technique-dependent assessments like muscular endurance or flexibility, which depend on the student’s current condition and warm-up. So height and weight come first because they establish context, safety, and planning for the rest of the testing session.