Occupational Testing

In order to be eligible for testing you must bring the following:

- Driver’s license or similar government issued photo ID.

- All required forms filled out.

- Comfortable activity clothing.

- Running shoes with clean soles that grip well.

Please Note: Failure to bring Medical Clearance if you answer “Yes” to any of the 7 questions on the PAR-Q+ form or failure to bring valid ID will result in you not being eligible for testing. There are no refunds if you do not bring these documents.

*A valid medical clearance is mandatory for testing if you are deemed a risk for testing.

Participants over 45 years and/or answer “Yes” to one of the 7 questions on the PAR-Q+ form must complete the Physical Activity Readiness Conveyance Physician form with their physician before given the opportunity to do the test.

FITCO Testing:
You must complete the medical clearance form before your session if any of the following apply:

- You are 45 years of age or older, regardless of fitness levels. 

- You answered "Yes" to any question on the PAR-Q form.

- Your resting blood pressure is equal to 160/90 mmHg or higher.

PARE Testing:
You must complete the medical clearance form before your session if any of the following apply:

- You are 40 years of age or older, regardless of fitness levels.

- You answered "Yes" to any question on the Get Active Questionnaire.

- Your resting blood pressure is equal to 160/90 mmHg or higher.

During weekends, parking on campus is free, while during weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm, parking is available through the Honk mobile app (https://www.honkmobile.com/) at a cost.

Approximately 1 hour. Arrive 30 minutes prior to testing. We must process your registration and verify your ID prior to beginning testing. 

Practice Sessions are only 1 run through, only 1 opportunity – 1 hour

Maximum of 12 per test.

Please Note: Only candidates for testing will be allowed in the testing areas/facilities. Family and friends are not permitted to accompany you in the testing area. 

It is important to note that resting heart rate and blood pressure values are assessed prior to any fitness testing. Blood pressure must be less than or equal to 160/90 mmHg, and heart rate must be less than or equal to 99 bpm. Failure to meet these values will result in the candidate's dismissal from the session, without the opportunity to complete the test, and no refunds will be granted. This protocol is implemented for the well-being and safety of the individual. Candidates will be given a maximum of 3 attempts to attain values within the acceptable range. However, candidates presenting a medical clearance form will be permitted to undergo the test regardless of their initial values.

It is the responsibility of the client to book and attend their sessions. If for any reason the third-party client cancels the pre-booked session in the Occupational Session (The Justice & Fitness Training Center) or Advanced Fitness Lab (A200), they must give Niagara College 24 hours’ notice prior to the session commencing.

Failure to provide notice will result in an automatic policy charge of 100% of the fees for the reserved session. Consideration of emergency circumstances may potentially transfer the automatic charges to account credit which can be applied to a rescheduled session. This is at the discretion of management.

If you have cancelled your session, please email fjtesting@niagaracollege.ca to see if you qualify for a full or partial refund to your credit card on file.

Please make sure you are entering the correct information:

1. Card Number

2. Credit Card CVV

3. Credit Card Holder Name

4. The Expiry Date on the Card