This presentation will describe injuries (and subsequent negligence lawsuits) that occurred when exercise professionals prescribed an improper exercise program for participants, given their medical conditions. A brief overview of civil law (e.g., negligence) and criminal law (e.g., (unauthorized practice of a licensed profession) in the context of clinical exercise prescription will be presented along with essential risk management strategies to minimize litigation.
Key Takeaways:
- Describe the causes of the injuries occurring in negligence lawsuits involving clients with medical conditions.
- Explain clinical exercise prescription and scope of practice in the context of civil law (i.e., professional scope) and criminal law (i.e., legal scope).
- Develop risk management strategies to minimize injuries and litigation.
10:00am Central
(8:00am Pacific / 11:00am Eastern)
On Oct 24th, 2025
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JoAnn M. Eickhoff-Shemek, PhD
Dr. Eickhoff-Shemek is the President of the Fitness Law Academy, LLC and Professor Emeritus at the University of South Florida. She is an internationally known researcher, author, and speaker in the areas of fitness safety, legal liability, and risk management. Dr. Eickhoff-Shemek has authored or co-authored more than 100 journal articles, several book chapters, and five textbooks including Law for Fitness Managers and Exercise Professionals and Legal Toolkit for Health & Wellness Coaches and Managers published in 2020 and 2025, respectively.