CPTN Certified Personal Trainer
Legal Liability
This area will cover liability, waivers, informed consent and safety precautions.
Key concepts:
- To understand the administration of the PAR-Q and PAR-X
- To understand the use of waivers and informed consent forms
- To know safety precautions within a fitness setting
- To know emergency first aid
References:
Ontario Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Recreation (1991) The Professional's Guide to Fitness Safety.
National Fitness Leadership Advisory Committee (1983) Considerations for the Fitness Leader – Legal Liability.