What type of assessments should be conducted to evaluate progress?

• A. Initial Assessments
• B. Follow-Up Assessments
• C. End-of-Program Assessments
• D. No Assessments

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to track progress by repeating measurements after the program has begun. After you establish a baseline with initial assessments, you should conduct follow-up assessments at regular intervals to see how the client is moving toward their goals. This allows you to compare current results with the baseline, identify trends, and adjust training variables—like volume, intensity, or exercise selection—so progress continues. End-of-program assessments show the endpoint, but they don’t provide timely feedback to guide ongoing coaching. Relying on no assessments means you’d miss how changes are actually unfolding.