PFT 210 - Client Consultation and Assessment

4 Credits

Students will learn the steps leading up to and including the first training session. Topics include: initial interview, health appraisal/medical history review, and fitness evaluation.

FeesPA

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Students in the PFT program
Active Date 2012-10-22

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Setting up the First Visit Common Assessments -strength, flexibility, body composition, cardio Health History Risk Factors Waivers

Student Learning Outcomes
Conduct interviews to determine compatibility, goals, and training agreement

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

Safely use appropriate fitness testing for clients

Conduct first training session; risk assessment, limit risk, assessment, sales, etc

Make appropriate adaptations for various limitations and cultural differences