Which of the following is not appropriate for a Health and Fitness Professional to perform during an assessment?
a. screen for exercise limitations
b. identify potential risk factors
c. refer clients to qualified medical practitioner
d. diagnose a medical condition
e. obtain exercise guidelines from qualified medical practitioner
Answer: d. diagnose a medical condition
Diagnose a medical condition is correct because fitness assessments provide information and are a method of communication between the personal trainer and client in order to ensure that the client's health and well-being are monitored and that the fitness program's goals are monitored and evaluated. Assessments are not designed to diagnose health or medical conditions but are an observation of a client's structure and functional status.