Community Health Promotion Site

Army Wellness Center Program

Heath Assessment Review

The foundation of the AWC Core programs that include a series of assessments and questionnaires to determine the current level of an individual’s health and identify the changes that will be necessary to reduce risk factors for disease prevention, and ability to increase physical activity safely

Body Composition Analysis

Body fat percentage is a value that tells you how much of your body weight is made up of fat. Knowing and tracking your body composition rather than a number on a traditional scale is a better indicator of health. The AWC utilizes the BOD POD, known as the practical gold standard in body composition testing
The BOD POD uses air displacement to measure fat and fat free mass and can accommodate a wide range of populations. A full test requires only about 5 minutes, and provides highly accurate, safe, comfortable, and fast test results
Appointment Preparation: No food, exercise, drink, or nicotine for 2 hours prior to appointment; All clothing material MUST be spandex, lycra, or nylon (men: spandex, compression shorts, speedo / women: spandex bottoms (have to be above the knee), compression shorts with sports bra that does not have pads or metal, or bathing suit without pads or metal)
Complete the Health Assessment prior to your appointment at the following link: https://awc.army.mil

Physical Fitness Testing

The Physical Fitness Assessment focuses on Health related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, muscular fitness (strength and endurance), and flexibility) which have strong relationships with good health, characterized by an ability to perform daily activities with energy, and are associated with a lower prevalence of chronic disease and health conditions and their risk factors
Results are used to create individualized exercise prescription to help you achieve your goals
Appointment Preparation: No food, exercise, drink, or nicotine for 5 hours prior to appointment
Complete the Health Assessment prior to your appointment at the following link: https://awc.army.mil

Healthy Nutrition

Metabolic Testing is conducted using metabolic equipment to measure resting metabolic rate to provide tailored strategies for weight loss, weight gain, or maintenance
Appointment Preparation: No food, exercise, drink, or nicotine for 5 hours prior to appointment
Complete the Health Assessment prior to your appointment at the following link: https://awc.army.mil

Stress Management

Provide education and training on biofeedback, stress relief techniques, and positive coping skills
Deep breathing, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation are utilized
Appointment Preparation: No caffeine or nicotine for 30 minutes prior to Individual Stress Management Training appointment
Complete the Health Assessment prior to your appointment at the following link: https://awc.army.mil

General Wellness Education

Increase positive health behaviors through education
A healthy lifestyle encompasses more than diet and exercise – it also includes tobacco habits, alcohol consumption, safety, and sleep habits, all of which are examined through the Health Assessment Review
Education topics include healthy lifestyles, increased resiliency (AWCs support the physical and emotional components), and preventing chronic diseases through healthy living habits and self-care

Tobacco Education

Prevent the initiation of tobacco use / screen for tobacco use
Assess an individual's readiness to change with a discussion of possible options for becoming tobacco-free
Those who are ready to quit will be referred to Public Health Nursing