After the first round of physical fitness test for faculties on October 15 at Xipu campus of Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU), the second round continued at 9:30 am on October 16 at the Zhan Tianyou Gymnasium of Jiuli Campus.

Some faculty members arrived at the Gymnasium half an hour before the test to warm up and better get familiar with facilities. Thus, we can see that everyone attaches importance to this test as well as their health.

This around of test contains 9 items: step test, push-ups, sit ups, vertical jump, standing with eyes closed on one foot, reaction time, grip strength, lung capacity and sitting forward bend, which show a comprehensive examination for the faculties. At the same time,various state-of-the-art instruments and advanced methods were adopted to measure the height, weight, bone mineral density, body composition, blood pressure, so as to evaluate the faculties’ physical fitness from three aspects: body shape, quality and function.

During the test, though the faculty members had many questions, the medical workers explained in detail about the precautions of each item and guided the teaching staff to complete test smoothly. Faculties of all ages were in high spirits: Young people showed great vitality in the test, while those of older age performed well in the test. The faculty members took the test seriously, and asked the medical workers for advice about the test.

All test-takers would get their own test report at the medical expert office. What’s more, the medical experts would assess the test-takers’ physical fitness by the report, and customize physical improvement plan for each test-taker.

As it is reported, this is not the first time for most of the staff to take the physical fitness test, and they all acknowledged the importance of the test. Said a veteran faculty member, "Every year I take the test on time, and I also take other physical examinations organized by the school. Health is of the most importance, and only by understanding the physical condition can I formulate corresponding recovery and conditioning plan. At the same time, this test posed a quite positive impact on the project of fitness for all.”

As part of the school's faculty fitness improvement program, SWJTU has spread the concept of fitness for all and improved the sports enthusiasm of teachers and students through this test, and enhanced their physical fitness. It is true that faculties with good health can be more energetic and devote themselves to the great cause of teaching and educating students, which is of long-term significance not only to the faculties, but also to the future development of SWJTU and even the whole society.