Development of a web-based pre-exercise screening tool to support risk management in the fitness industry

The Australian Fitness Industry Risk Management (AFIRM) Project was developed to explore the operation of rules and regulations for the delivery of safe fitness services. This involved promoting an understanding of ‘risk’, identifying risks, and reviewing principles, legislation, processes and frameworks to be considered in order to effectively manage risk in the sector. The project also explored the processes involved in pre-exercise screening when new clients begin exercise programs or signifi- cantly upgrade their exercise habits.