legal, scope of practice, duty of care

Question 1

policies

Answer 1

are rules and regulation; reflect the goals and objectives of the organization/ facility

Question 2

procedures

Answer 2

how the policies are met or carried out

Question 3

scope of practice for a registered exercise professional

Answer 3

1. pre-exercise health screening
2. safety and risk assessment and management
3. application of first aid to clients where required
4. fitness assessment and analysis in accordance with knowledge and skill obtained through qualification and/ or continuing education
5. development of safe, effective and appropriate programs tailored to client or group needs
6. exercise delivery inclusive of demonstrating, instructing, monitoring, reviewing and modifying program content including technique, method and progression
7. working within professional limitations to provide basic healthy eating information and advice through the application of nationally endorsed nutritional standards and guidelines
8. provision of general nationally endorsed public health information that will educate and support positive client health outcomes

Question 3

scope of practice for a registered personal trainer

Answer 3

1. use of evidence based protocols to enhance client exercise adherence through goal setting, motivation, guidance, social support, relapse prevention and feedback
2. referring to medical or allied health professionals for guidance,. Utilising best practice feedback processes to optimize client health outcomes

Question 4

scope of practice fir a group exercise leader

Answer 4

1. leading predesigned group exercise sessions inclusive of demonstrating, instructing and monitoring client participant within pre-designed program content parameters