Conduct fitness risk assessment

Conduct appropriate testing, functional and physical fitness assessments with clients that will include screening and a risk stratification (against recognised protocols and methods) at risk, or with an identified health condition(s). The information and findings need to be analysed.

carry out assessments on risks of fitness
conduct fitness assessment and risk stratification
conduct risk assessment on fitness
conduct assessment on fitness risks

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Conduct fitness risk assessment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Sport therapist: Sport therapists program and supervise rehabilitation exercises for individuals and groups. They work with individuals that have chronic health conditions or are at high risk of developing them. They communicate with medical and healthcare professionals about participants’ conditions using correct medical terminology, and with an understanding of the standard treatment options for an individual’s condition. Sport therapists take a holistic approach to the wellness of their clients that includes advising on lifestyle, food or time management. They do not have a medical background and do not require medical qualifications.

Conduct fitness risk assessment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Conduct fitness risk assessment – ESCO