FIRST Program System: From Initial Consult to First Program

Questions and Answers

When adding a client's favourite exercise into their template, the coach should include the phrase 'Because we know you love them' in the description.

True

Who is responsible for publishing and assigning the program to the client?

Trainer

Administrator

Client

Assigned Coach (correct)

What is the purpose of giving clients a 7-10 day opportunity for their next program?

To stay ahead of the workload

Match the following tasks with the responsible person:

Edit template to match interpretations = Assigned Coach Publish and assign program to client = Assigned Coach Completing initial consult, booking first PT & assigning the billing = Consulting Coach Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum requirement for testing in Week 6?

At least 1 element of testing Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring the template focus matches the goal and fitness level of the client?

Assigned Coach Signup and view all the answers

The 'Client check in week 3 assessment' is completed in week 5.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the initial consult?

To learn about the goals, lifestyle, nutrition and experience of the client so we can create their best program Signup and view all the answers

The consulting coach takes note of how frequently the client wishes to train and compares it to their _______________________

lifestyle and current training schedule Signup and view all the answers

When does the consulting coach make a recommendation on training frequency?

During the initial consult Signup and view all the answers

The 'Program review in week 5' is completed by the consulting coach.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles with their responsibilities:

Consulting Coach = Takes note of client's training frequency and lifestyle Assigned Coach = Ensures template focus matches client's goal and fitness level Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The FIRST Program System

The FIRST program system has a checklist of 12 items to complete, starting with an initial consult and ending with the final program being added and assigned to the client.

Initial Consult

The initial consult must be completed, noting the date of the next session.
The consulting coach must identify the client's favorite exercises and add them to the template, ensuring the template focus matches the client's goal and fitness level.

Template Selection

The consulting coach must select the most appropriate template for the client, considering their lifestyle and current training schedule.
The coach must make a recommendation on training frequency and ensure the client agrees on this before the consult ends.

Program Review and Testing

A "Client check-in week 3 assessment" must be scheduled to review the client's progress.
A "Program review in week 5" must be conducted to assess the client's progress and make adjustments as needed.
At least one element of testing must be included in Week 6.

Program Editing and Assignment

When adding a client's favorite exercise to their template, the coach must include "Because we know you love them" in the description to make the client feel heard.
The coach must publish, describe, and assign the program to the client, encouraging them to contact the coach during Week 5.
The coach must edit the template to match the interpretations made during screening and stay ahead of the workload.