PFT 115 - Client Consultation and Assessment

4 Credits

Introduction to client consultation and assessment procedures for personal trainers. Includes engaging in initial interview techniques, reviewing client history and goals, and conducting fitness testing.

Course Note Intended for 1st year PFT students.
FeesPA

Quarters Typically Offered

Winter Day

Designed to Serve 1st year PFT students.
Active Date 2015-04-29

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

The Initial Client Consultation
Common Assessments
Health History
Risk Factors
Waivers

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate professional conduct and effective communication skills appropriate to the workplace.

Conduct interviews to determine client compatibility, training goals, and training agreement.

Evaluate health status of clients and recognize need for referrals to health professionals.

Apply interview information and assessments to exercise programming in a way that is responsive to the client's individual and cultural needs.

Identify and practice appropriate fitness testing techniques based on the client's needs.