Lecture 5: Client pre-screening and needs analysis Flashcards
Why pre screen?
Covers you as a trainer or coach when working with clients or athletes
Creates trust btwn you and client
What is always top priority?
SAFETY
What should be included in pre-screening?
Par- Q+
Informed consent
Questionnaires (health, interests)
Goal setting
Athletes- needs analysis
Par-Q+
Physical activity and readiness questionnaire
Determine if it is necessary to acquire physician clearance before partaking in exercise
**given before first training session
Informed consent form
Used to discuss risks and benefits of exercise, confidentiality, acknowledgement of terms within the form
Suggested to be delivered both in writing and verbally
Questionnaires
Used to gather valuable info about client such as risk factors related to health and lifestyle, previous injuries, previous training history, emergency contact info
Questionnaires- monitoring
Used to monitor sleep, stress, soreness, energy etc. to determine how you should program training
Questionnaires- personal interests
Hobbies, sport etc.
What does pre-screening depend on?
Establishment (private studio, commercial gym, professional teams, college or university)
Governing body
Initial assessment
Height
Weight
Body fat %
Waist circumference
Measuring height
- Anthropometer attached to standard scale
- Tape measure against a wall
**remove footwear
Measuring weight
Calibrated scale
*be consistent with time of day
Measuring body fat %
Calibrated scale
Skin fold caliper
Hydrostatic weighing
DEXA scan
Bod-pod
Measuring waist circumference
Anthropometric measuring tape
*be consistent with method of choice
Initial assessment at queens
- Waiver- gives them access to online training
- Medical and ECG completed and approved by sports medicine before they can train or practice in person
Further tests based on client needs and goals
Movement capacity
Cardiovascular endurance
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
What type of goals are involved w a team?
Key performance indicators (KPI)
Long term goal
Meaningful pursuit to the client
Often what they tell you when you ask them about their goals
ex. I want to run a marathon
Short term goals
Stepping stones to progress in right direction
Allows individual to understand what is needed to reach long term goal
ex. Today I will run 1k
Outcome goals
Out of direct control
Goal clearly defined
Process goals
Individual has high degree of control over
Used to assist in achieving outcome goals
ex. Tmrw I will wake up at 6am so I can make my lunch for work and have time to walk 30 min
Goal setting- SMART
S-specific
M- measurable
A-attainable
R- realistic
T- time bound
SMARTER
E- evaluation
R- reward
Barriers to goal setting
Setting too many goals
Underestimating implementation time
Failure to provide follow up evaluation
Needs analysis
Understand what individual is required to do
Mitigate injury risk and increase performance
Watch the sport
Utilize info as close to the team you’re working with
