Personal Trainer Scope of Practice

Diagnosing illness or disease

Out of scope

Following accepter guidelines of exercise programming of diseases and disorders by the appropriate governing body

In scope

Assessing exercise limitations

In scope

Identifying potential risk factors through health screening and fitness assessment

In scope

Referring clients to appropriate healthcare professionals as needed

In scope

Adhering to guidance and limitations outlined in a medical realease form provided by physician or other healthcare professionals

In scope

Prescribing diets or nutritional supplements

Out of scope

Referring clients to a registered dietitian fir meal planning or a specific diet plan

In scope

Providing general information on healthy, evidence-based nutrition

In scope

Treating injury or disease

Out of scope

Rehabbing clients following an injury

Out of scope

Using exercise programming to help clients improve overall health

In scope

Helping clients adhere to advise from a physician or physical therapist

In scope

Designing an exercise programming after a client has been released from rehabilitation

In scope

Monitoring clinical progress for medically referred clients

Out of scope

Documenting progress and reporting it to the appropriate healthcare professionals after receiving a clients permission to do so

In scope

Following recommendations from healthcare professionals

In scope

Counseling clients

Out of scope

Using coaching techniques to support clients through behavior change

In scope

Providing general health and wellness information

In scope