KIN436 (1-2 currently) Career track for Personal Trainers

Based on information from IHRSA and the estimated US population, total # of health club members makes up ___%

14-15%

Although fitness professionals have been providing exercise advice for quite some time, the personal training gained notoriety as a standalone business in the:

1970's

Nearly ___ of adults and ____ of kids are overweight/obese

2/3; 1/3

What percentage of American adults meet the recommended amount of physical activity?

20%

CDC data shows that approx. ___% of US adults are insufficiently active or totally inactive

30%

It is recommended that Personal Trainers planning on creating a new business have approximately how much more cash on hand than the most conservative estimate.

30%

ACSM certified PT's need ___ CEU's every ___ years to be recertified

45; 3

Of the approximately $325 million U.S. citizens, approximately __________ million are health club members, making PT one of the ___________ growing populations in the U.S.

55: fastest

All of the following fit the academic requirements for ACSM certifications except: A) ACSM Certified Personal Trainer: high school diploma or equivalent B) ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist: bachelors degree in exercise science-based field from a regionally accredited college or university C) ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist: bachelors degree in exercise science, kinesiology or other exercise-based degree D) ACSM Certified Group Exercise: high school diploma or equivalent E) ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist: bachelors degree in exercise science, exercise physiology or kinesiology

ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist: bachelors degree in exercise science, exercise physiology or kinesiology

· It is likely that an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer would perform any or all of the following tasks EXCEPT: Help clients set realistic goals and provide motivation for adherence to the program. Analyze clients' diets and use of supplements in order to design nutrition programs for them. Maintain records of clients' progress or lack thereof with respect to exercise prescription. Supervise or "spot" clients when they are performing exercise movements.

Analyze clients' diets and use of supplements in order to design nutrition programs for them.

Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities ACSM certified professionals have to the public? Providing exercise information in a manner than is consistent with evidence-based science Attempting to sell clients ergogenic aids as fitting to the client, such as nutritional supplements, exercise equipment, or clothing Respecting the rights of clients, colleagues, and health care professionals Keeping client information confidential, not to be communicated to a third party without the client's written consent or as required by law

Attempting to sell clients ergogenic aids as fitting to the client, such as nutritional supplements, exercise equipment, or clothing.

If a client arrives with unrealistic expectations that cannot be achieved in a reasonable amount of time, it is the job of the PT must do which of the following? Manage the expectations in a way that encourages a path to success Avoid further distorting already unhealthy images of what can be achieved Work together with the client to determine the best bath to meeting their goals Both A & B

Both A & B

ACSM/NCPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) certification has minimum requirements of:

Current ACSM certification OR NCCA- accredited health/fitness-related certification

Which of the following areas of study may be the LEAST beneficial for a Personal Trainer when describing what is happening within the body during exercise? Early childhood education Physiology Human anatomy Kinesiology

Early childhood education

Which were the top 5 predicted fitness trends in 2017?

Educated & experienced fitness professionals, HIIT, wearable technology, body weight training, strength training

T/F If a client proposes a goal that the Personal Trainer feels is unrealistic, unhealthy, or unsafe, the Personal Trainer should go along with the client's wishes because he or she is paying for training services.

FALSE

T/F After achieving the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer certification, the fitness professional does not need to pursue any continuing education.

False

T/F Changing the speed on contraction is NOT a meaningful way to change the stimulus in resistance training

False

T/F Education and meal planning are both within the scope of a PT

False

T/F Having preset goals and objectives is a helpful way to shorten the initial meeting with a client because so many people face the same general issues.

False

T/F Personal Trainers are typically fully equipped to work with clients with multiple risk factors and orthopedic limitations.

False

T/F Personal Trainers should develop a regimen for a client's training experience that is narrow and specific and allows for minimal deviation from that plan.

False

T/F The ACSM Certified Personal Trainer must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree.

False

T/F The hospitality of a PT is not considered part of the selling proposition or "feature" that makes individuals different from the competition.

False

T/F To prepare for unexpected costs, Personal Trainers who desire to start a new business should have at least double the startup cash on hand than the most conservative estimate.

False

What is the prerequisite for entry-level personal training certificates?

HS diploma & CPR/AED training

Exercise is Medicine certificate designation is available, with some stipulations/requirements, for: only physicians and other licensed health care providers. patients who have completed a treatment program including exercise. Individuals currently certified by a NCCA accrediting organization. anyone with a certification related to fitness or exercise.

Individuals currently certified by a NCCA accrediting organization.

Which characteristic is ideal for a successful mentorship for a Personal Trainer? ***Matches the background and experiences needed ***Is a medical or health care professional of good standing at a hospital or medical center ***Works with clients that are outside of one's scope of interest ***Works at the same facility to which you are applying for employment

Matches the background and experiences needed

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Performance Domains include all of the following EXCEPT: Initial client consultation and assessment Exercise programming and implementation Nutritional assessment and dietary/supplement recommendations Exercise leadership and client education

Nutritional assessment and dietary/supplement recommendations

All of the following are major goals f worksite health promotion except: Reduce modifiable risk factors. Provide recreational opportunities for employees. Improve a person's overall health status. Reduce demand for health care costs.

Provide rec. opportunities for employees

The purpose of the signature by a PT on the last line of a completed exercise prescription plan is important for all of the following reasons except: Shows that the PT has incorporated observations, adjustments, notes and comments from the client and session for future reference. Signifies that the client is satisfied with the session and therefore, protects the PT in the case of any future misunderstandings or client issues Shows that the PT has developed the plan. Signifies the work put forth by the PT

Signifies that the client is satisfied with the session and therefore, protects the PT in the case of any future misunderstandings or client issues

The region of the United States with low leisure time activity and high rates of obesity and diabetes is:

Southeast

T/F Manual resistance involves the Personal Trainer substituting his or her strength to provide resistance to the client's exercise movement.

TRUE

Which of the following is the commercial health club's largest trade organization? Bally's Fitness 24 Hour Fitness The International Health, Racquet and Sports club Association (IHRSA) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The International Health, Racquet and Sports club Association

All of the following statements regarding ACSM Certified Personal Trainers are true EXCEPT: They are subject to the ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) ruling on potential ethical violations. They should be committed to ongoing education to improve their skills and continue to meet the growing needs of the general population. They are well positioned to help clients from various walks of life and fitness backgrounds achieve their goals. They are only subject to regional laws regarding Personal Training scope of practice and liability.

They are only subject to regional laws regarding Personal Training scope of practice and liability.

T/F A career as a Personal Trainer is physically and mentally demanding; therefore, your own physical conditioning is important.

True

T/F A written plan should include the date, primary goal(s), and exercise information (order, name, duration, intensities) and conclude with the Personal Trainer's signature.

True

T/F An important goal for any PT is to teach clients the basic tenants of safe and effective PA so they can apply these principles for themselves and eventually teach others the same concepts.

True

T/F Clients should be restricted from taking phone calls, texting and checking emails.

True

T/F Competition should be avoided during training.

True

T/F Continuing education is required for certified personal trainers, with or without a college degree.

True

T/F Credibility of the trainer is gained through seeking out high quality certification from an accredited program.

True

T/F Medical fitness centers (MFCs) are likely to keep on experiencing continued growth, serving over 4 million people by 2015.

True

T/F Most legitimate certifications require certified professionals to accumulate CECs and CEUs to recertify.

True

T/F One of the most important features of personal training is individual attention

True

T/F Personal Trainers should establish ground rules related to policies for late, cancelled, or abbreviated sessions.

True

T/F The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is an independent, nongovernmental agency that accredits professional certifications in a variety of professions.

True

T/F The long-term objective of Personal Trainers is to prepare clients for the day they can be their own "expert."

True

T/F each and every client is motivated to succeed for different reasons

True

T/F weekly charting of weight loss can be helpful in motivating clients towards long range goals

True

· The ACSM American Fitness Index (AFI) is: A screening tool used by Personal Trainers to stratify clients into cardiovascular risk categories. a program to help cities understand how their residents' health compares to other cities nationwide. a self-test that clients use to rate their fitness relative to others in their age group. an initiative for individuals to self-screen their own fitness levels.

a program to help cities understand how their residents' health compares to other cities nationwide.

At what stage of change do personal-training clients typically arrive? Precontemplation contemplation Preparation Action

action

Clients typically arrive in which of the following "stages of change": contemplation pre-contemplation action maintenance

action

It is important for the PT to develop effective communication skills in which of the following modes of communication? the phone email in person all of the above

all of the above

The ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist requires a minimum of: a high school diploma or equivalent. an associate's degree. bachelor's degree. master's degree.

bachelor's degree

When is a good time to review the overall strategy of an individuals session plan?

during the warmup phase

The scope and practice of a PT includes all of the following except: screening clients maintaining records diagnosing injuries supervising exercises

dx injury

T/F The main focus of a client's day-to-day training program should be on long-term goals that hold big-impact results.

false

For the personal trainer, exercise sciences are:

fundamental component

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for PTs is projected to grow "faster than the average" for all occupations between 2014 and 2024. How is this defined?

increase of 8.4% this decade

According to IHRSA, the majority of health club/gym members....

live within a 10-12 minute drive from their home to the gym

All of the following are examples of not-for-profit organizations with fitness centers EXCEPT: Jewish Community Centers (JCCs). Locally owned fitness franchises. YMCA's municipal and military fitness facilities.

locally owned fitness franchises

Upon being certified by the ACSM, a Personal Trainer: cannot be stripped of his or her certification for the first 2 years. may share his or her credential status with clients to establish professional qualifications. will remain certified as long as he or she attends one professional meeting each year. can work with any type of client, regardless of existing or past health or medical conditions.

may share his or her credential status with clients to establish professional qualifications.

Scope of practice of a PT includes all of the following except: -performing fitness assessments -meal planning -demonstrating proper technique -education clients

meal planning

The job definition/scope of practice include all of the following except:

minimum Bachelor's degree in exercise related field

Communication includes verbal and... Nonverbal (visual, kinesthetic) Nonunderstandable (confusing/conflicting) Intuitive (simply understood) Encouraging (showing enthusiasm)

nonverbal

According to the American Heart Association, what is the number one health concern among US parents?

obesity

What is the first step in creating an environment, that indicates to the client that the PT is focused?

preparation!

T/F Personal Trainers must consistently read professional journals to stay current on the research in the field.

true

WHP stands for:

worksite health promotion