Pre-Screening Part 1 Fitness Evaluation and Screening: Client Orientation and Induction

Flashcards covering client orientation, pre-exercise screening protocols, motivational theories, and key industry practitioners based on Chapter 1-7 of the fitness evaluation lecture.

What are the three Induction steps required for starting a program with a client as a PT?

Step 1: Initial Consultation, Step 2: Fitness assessments or appraisal, Step 3: Goal setting and programming.

Which specific measurements are included in a mandated fitness appraisal or testing?

Blood pressure, waist to hip ratio calculations, BMI (based on waist girth, hip girth, height, and scale weight), and possibly resting heart rate.

Why is establishing a rapport with a client essential during the screening process?

It ensures the trainer receives better quality, more truthful, and less guarded answers, which helps in prescribing a more beneficial and successful program.

What is the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation according to the lecture?

Extrinsic motivation refers to actions influenced by an outward reward like a car, while intrinsic motivation is actions driven by an inward reward such as a sense of achievement.

What does the 'APSS' acronym stand for regarding the screening system endorsed by Fitness Australia?

Adult Pre-exercise Screening System.

What is the primary purpose of Stage 1 in the APSS screening process?

To discover if there is a risk to life from exercise or if there is a risk of major trauma when undergoing a program that results in death.

What should be included in an 'Informed Consent' document?

Information regarding muscular pain, recovery issues, assessment sites (such as skinfold calipers), and recommendations for appropriate clothing.

What are the common timeframe options for a program review stated in the lecture?

$6$, $8$, $12$, or $16$ weeks.

What is the specific weekly exercise recommendation for achieving significant lifestyle change?

Accumulating between $150$ and $300$ minutes ($150 \text{ to } 300 \text{ min}$) per week.

What does the 'SMART' acronym represent in goal setting?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timeframe for analysis.

How can a trainer ensure record-keeping meets Australian privacy principles?

By keeping records safe and secure, specifically using password protection on technology like smartphones, iPads, or laptops to house confidential client data.

What are the two components of fitness mentioned on the left and right sides of the appraisal table?

Health-related components (left) and Skill-related components (right).

What is the difference between 'physical activity' and 'exercise' as defined in the lecture?

Physical activity is general movement, whereas exercise is a structured movement designed to change one of the components of fitness.

What is Fitness Appraisal and whats it for?

A structured set of tests to assess current fitness and health levels, the tests are mostly measurements such as blood pressure, waist to hip raito, BMI and resting heart rate. The goal is to identify areas of improvement and strength, and to aid in developing a personal program for the client.