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What are the four main elements of the pre-exercise screening process?
The four main elements are: 1) Health history questionnaire, 2) Physical activity readiness questionnaire, 3) Risk stratification, and 4) Informed consent.
Why is pre-exercise screening and assessment recommended for young people before they participate in exercise activities?
Pre-exercise screening and assessment is recommended to identify any health risks associated with commencing exercise and to help optimize the exercise programming for young people.
What additional information can the screening and assessment process help identify for young people?
The screening and assessment process can also assist in identifying the expectations of young people and parents, motivational factors, and exercise goals.
What should a fitness instructor do if any risk factors or conditions are identified during the pre-exercise screening?
If any risk factors or conditions are identified, the fitness instructor must seek further guidance from the adolescents' general practitioner or allied health professional in order to develop and deliver the exercise program.
What is the purpose of the pre-exercise screening and assessment process for young people?
The purpose of the pre-exercise screening and assessment process is to identify health risks associated with commencing exercise and to help optimize the exercise programming for young people.
What must the screening process be undertaken in conjunction with?
The screening process must be undertaken in conjunction with the young person's parent or guardian.
What is required for the young person's participation in the exercise service?
The young person's parent or guardian's informed written consent is required for the young person's participation in the exercise service.
What must the parent or guardian's acknowledgement confirm?
The parent or guardian's acknowledgement must confirm that the information they provide regarding their young person's health is correct, to the best of their knowledge, they will inform the registered exercise professional of any changes to their young person's health immediately, and they have been informed and understand the service that is to be provided and give permission for their young person to commence the exercise program.
What details are to be recorded?
Both personal and emergency contact details are to be recorded.
What is essential for the parent or guardian's informed written consent?
It is essential that the parent or guardian's informed written consent includes an acknowledgement signed by the parent or guardian.
Learn about the details of the completed pre-exercise screening questionnaire and informed consent for parents or guardians. Understand the Pre-Exercise Screening System for Young People (PSS-YP) developed by AUSactive, Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), and Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) to minimize the risk of injuries during exercise.
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