Which phase follows examination and precedes treatment in the coaching model?

• A. Examination
• B. Treatment
• C. Diagnosis
• D. Planning

Answer: (C)

After gathering data in the examination, the next phase is diagnosis. This step is about interpreting the findings to identify the specific issue or limitation that is causing the observed performance or movement problems. Once the diagnosis is clear, it informs a targeted plan and the subsequent treatment or interventions.

Diagnosis sits between data collection and action, turning what’s been observed into a defined problem to address. For example, if tests show limited hip mobility and altered sprint mechanics, the diagnosis would attribute the problem to a mobility restriction, which then guides the planning of targeted interventions and the actual treatment. The examination comes first, planning follows diagnosis, and treatment comes after planning.