Home Questions to Ask Your QEP
Questions to Ask Your QEP

listChoosing the right exercise professional  can increase your enjoyment, safety and commitment to being physically active. Make sure you find someone who has advanced professional certification, education in exercise or sport science, experience working with people like you, and a personality that's a good fit with yours.

 

Of course, before you start becoming more physically active, you should fill out the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) to see if you need to check with your doctor first.

 

Here are some questions to ask exercise professionals so you can decide which one is best for you.

 

Approach
  • What's your philosophy toward your work? What's your approach to helping people meet their physical activity goals?

 

Qualifications

  • Do you have a university degree in sport or exercise science?
  • Do you have advanced certification?
  • What experience do you have as an exercise professional? How long have you worked in the industry?
  • Do you have special training for my health condition? (for instance, you may be an older adult, pregnant, have a chronic disease or disability, etc.)
  • Can you give me two references of people who have worked with you before?
  • What results have you had with other people who have similar needs?

 

Activities

  • Do you take part in activities with your clients or do they do the activities on their own?
  • What equipment will I need to buy or supply?
  • Will you be measuring my fitness when I start, so I'll know how much I'm improving?
  • How often do you review exercise programs and goals? How do you check on progress?

 

Cost, Hours, Location

 

  • What are your fees? (NOTE: prices vary depending on service. For instance, individual training is more expensive than group training.)
  • What are your working hours?
  • Where will the activities take place? (for instance, your home, outdoors, local fitness or recreation centre) Would it cost more to meet someplace other than my home?
  • If I miss a session for illness or holidays, is there a cancellation fee?
  • Do you offer a free first session or a discounted trial before I commit? (This can give you a better idea of what it would be like to work with this person.)

 

Other questions
  • What types and amounts of activities are recommended for my health condition? (common conditions can include arthritis, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, etc.)
  • Based on my interests and needs, what kinds of activities or fitness centres do you recommend?

 

Click to view the PDF version of this document: PDF File

 
Last Updated on Friday, 12 February 2010 15:26
 


Banner
_Privacy Policy__Website Terms and Conditions_
Copyright © 2010 PAL. All Rights Reserved.
The health information provided on this sheet is only a guide. You also need to rely on your common sense and good judgment. If you receive advice from a doctor or health professional that does not agree with the information provided here, follow the advice of your doctor or health professional since it is based on your specific history and needs
  

Contact PAL

Anti-Spam Question: How many eggs are in a dozen ? (Hint: 12)
Email:
Subject:
Message:
Follow TeamPAL on Twitter

Health Tip of the Week

Have you called PAL? If YES, how did we do? 

Click here to take survey