CHAPTER 16 Legal Guidelines and Business Considerations
2. Compare and contrast the forms listed here. The agreement to participate row has been filled in as an example.
Form Name What is it?
Agreement to participate
Designed to protect the personal trainer from a client claiming to be unaware of the potential risks of physical activity
What is the value?
Serves to demonstrate that the client was made aware of the “normal” outcomes of certain types of physical activity and willingly assumed the risks of participation
Primary Characteristics or Contents
Physician contact information
Acknowledgement of good health
Recognition of what type of program the client is enrolled in
Agree to follow instructions
Responsibility for own insurance and medical coverage
Informed consent
Waiver
HIPAA
permission form
Lifestyle and health-history questionnaire
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