Chapter 12 Questions

Describe the mission of American College of Sports Medicine

promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.

Describe the Mission of International Society of Biomechanics

promotes the study of the biomechanics of movement with a special emphasis on human beings; encouraging international contacts among scientists in this field, promoting knowledge of biomechanics on an international level, and cooperating with related organizations.

What are the principal certifications offered by the primary exercise science professional organizations

- ACSM offers certification in two tracks: health and fitness, certified personal trainer, health fitness instructor, clinical, exercise specialist, and RCEP.- NSCA credentials offers CSCS and certification of personal trainers (NSCA-CPT).- ACE offers personal trainer certification, advanced health & fitness specialist certification, group fitness instructor certification, and lifestyle and weight management consultant certification.- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) offers licensure, registration, and certificate of training in weight management.- NATA offers certification through the NATA Board of Certification.- YMCA offers personal training instructor certification- Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research offers personal trainer certification.

What are the primary employment opportunities in the fitness industry

- Club fitness programs: For-profit business operating to provide a service to members who join the club.- Community programs: Operated by local communities and nonprofit organizations such as the YMCA and the YWCA.- Corporate wellness programs: Operated by large businesses and corporations as a means by which to provide employees with an opportunity to enhance health and wellness.- Spa fitness programs: For-profit business operating to provide a variety of traditional and nontraditional exercise, health, and relaxation programs to guests.

What are the primary benefits of Certification

- Provides recognition of competency to work with the healthy, athletic, injured, diseased, or disabled populations - Demonstrates commitment to the profession and the standards that have been established - Assists with job employment and advancement in professional development

The National Institutes of Health (NIH)

- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the medical research branch of the DHHS. The NIH promotes science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.

In what ways do a physician and a physicians assistant work together to promote health and reduce disease risk

A physician and a physician's assistant work together to promote health and reduce disease risk by physician assistants working under the physician's supervision to work on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of illness and injuries to individuals.

what is the difference between an occupational and a physical therapist

Occupational therapists are licensed professionals who assist individuals with physically, mentally, emotionally, or developmentally crippling conditions to maintain or recover working skills and daily function, where as physical therapists are licensed professionals who help individuals recover from an injury or disabling physical condition

Why are professional certifications important for athletic trainers and clinical exercise physiologists

Professional certifications are important for athletic trainers and clinical exercise physiologists to assure that the individuals meet the essential standards of patient care. Only graduates of an athletic training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education may take the national Board of Certification examination and become a certified athletic trainer. For clinical exercise physiologists, certification and registration are becoming increasingly important and in many instances a requirement for employment as a clinical exercise physiologist.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are under the administrative oversight of the DHHS. The mission of the CDC is to promote the health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.

Describe the Mission of Society for Health and Physical Educators

advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance and sport by providing its members with a comprehensive and coordinated array of resources, support and programs to help practitioners improve their skills to further the health

Describe the Mission of North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity

develop and advance the study of Motor Behavior (development, learning, and control) and Sport and Exercise Psychology.

U.S Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is the federal government's principal

for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The DHHS's mission is to enhance health and well-being of Americans by providing for effective health and human services and fostering strong, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.

Describe the mission of National Athletic Trainers Association

to enhance the quality of healthcare provided by certified athletic trainers and to advance the athletic training profession

Describe the Mission of International Society for Motor Control

to promote basic and applied research in the area of control of movements of biologic systems

Describe the Mission of American Society of Exercise Physiologists

to provide leadership for the development of theory, research and applied practice in sport, exercise, and health psychology; to offer and deliver services to athletes, coaches, teams, parents, and other groups involved in exercise, sport participation, and rehabilitation; to establish and maintain professional standards through the development of certification procedures, ethical guidelines, and the promotion of respect for and value of human diversity; to certify individuals who have met a minima level of training and experience to provide professional services in applied sport and exercise psychology.

Describe the Mission of American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

to reduce morbidity, mortality, and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research, and aggressive disease management