It is important to complete a health screening before the commencement of any physical activity with a client. Health screens provide information about your client, and determines what type of exercise would be best prescribed to the client. The pre-exercise questionnaire is also a great way to identify your client's goals.
The following are a suggestion of just some of the questions you should ask your new client when completing a health screen:
•Date of birth
•Height
•Weight
•Body Mass Index (BMI)
•Smoker / Non Smoker
•Current nutritional practices
•Measurements (thighs, waist, hips, chest, arms)Skinfolds
•Blood pressure
•Previous exercise history - level of exercise, intensity, type and frequency
•Medical concerns - any medical concerns the client has that may be affected by exercise
Understanding health screens is a component of Fitnance's Certificate 3 in Fitness course. Find out more about becoming a Personal Trainer with the Fitnance.
