A long form gets half answers. Ask for what you will use in the first two weeks.
About them
- Their goal, and a date if there is one.
- Their training history and how long they have trained.
- The days they can train and how long a session can run.
- The equipment they can reach.
Health
- Injuries or pain right now.
- Past injuries and surgery.
- Anything a doctor has told them about training.
Use a standard readiness questionnaire such as the PAR-Q. If anything is flagged, ask the client to see their doctor before you set load.
Health answers are personal data. Tell the client why you ask, who sees the answers and where they are kept.
Numbers
Ask for bodyweight, and for recent best sets with the date. A set from last month is more useful than a max from three years ago.
How they like to be coached
- How often they want to hear from you.
- How they like feedback: short notes, voice or video.
- What has not worked with a past coach.
What to do with the answers
Read them before the first session. Send back a short summary of week one so the client knows you read it.
Free template
A copy of these questions is ready to use. Get the onboarding questionnaire template.
Common questions
What should an onboarding questionnaire for a coaching client include?
Goal, history, schedule, equipment, injuries, health, recent best sets and coaching style.
Do I need a PAR-Q for online coaching clients?
Many insurers and coaches use one before setting load. Check your own insurer's requirements.
How long should the questionnaire be?
Aim for about fifteen questions. Ask for what you will use in the first two weeks.
Where Trainersight fits
Trainersight asks a new client for bodyweight and a goal at first login. You can send a health screening document from the coach hub.
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