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Holding a physical fitness specialist or personal trainer certificate is a requirement for getting a job in a health, fitness, or sport club.
false
Obtaining a certification in the content field is a prerequisite to obtaining an internship.
false
Participation in extracurricular activities while in college will not enhance your potential for employment.
false
Serving as a subject in a research study is an example of an internship.
false
Students do not know enough to participate in internships until after they have completed their undergraduate degrees.
false
The National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification must certify anyone who serves as an athletic trainer in a high school.
false
Which of the following would require a certification or license for employment in this career?
physical therapist
Youth sport programs provide opportunities for individuals to develop their officiating abilities.
true
For which of the following could you volunteer so that you could gain experience for a career in a related field?
youth sport coach
Which of the following would not be a benefit of interviewing a person who is currently working in the career that interests you?
All of the above; Determine is the salary range appeals to you. Gain insights into the scope of responsibilities. Learn about working conditions and hours. Understand the educational requirements.
Which of the following is not a valuable aspect of career preparation for a physical education teacher in a school?
All of the above; Observing master teachers as they instruct students in schools. Mini-teaching experiences in college classes. Serving as a camp counselor. Teaching private sport lessons.
Which of these does not emphasize the importance of obtaining a specialized certification?
All of the above; Confirms the attainment of a high level of competence and the achievement of the standards of the profession. Enables potential employers to differentiate among applicants based on a known standard of knowledge and skills. Provides potential clients and the general public with a quality control measure reassuring them that a certified person has a proven level of competence. Shows a willingness and commitment on the part of certification applicants to enhance career preparation.
Which of the following questions might be important to ask about a prospective career?
All of the above; What are the prior experiences required?, What is the education or degree required? What is the potential for advancement in this career? What is the salary range?
Which of the following would not be an outcome of completing an internship?
Always results in a full-time job with the same organization
What organization offers Certified Personal Trainer, Clinical Exercise Specialist, Health and Fitness Instructor, and Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification programs?
American College of Sports Medicine
What certification is offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association?
Both B and D; Certified personal trainer Certified strength and conditioning specialist
Which of the following must an athletic trainer complete in order to obtain certification?
Both C and D Complete an accredited program Pass a certification examination
Which of the following should be a requirement for setting and achieving goals?
Establish a challenging, yet realistic, path to achieving the goal.
A Master of Education degree is required for a teacher to be licensed to teach.
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Admission requirements to graduate schools are standardized nationally.
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All master's degree programs in physical education require specialization and a thesis or an internship.
false
A portfolio is individualized so a person can include whatever documents can best describe his or her accomplishments.
true
A portfolio used to obtain a job should include a professional philosophy.
true
Fringe benefits are non-salary compensations of employment.
true
Intramural programs can provide opportunities to officiate, schedule, program, and manage personnel.
true
No required national certification program exists for coaches.
true
Physical therapists must be licensed in the state in which they practice.
true
Setting goals helps people articulate their determination to achieve future expectations.
true
Students should begin developing and maintaining a resume prior to graduation.
true
The Graduate Record Exam is a type of a graduate entrance or admissions test.
true
The Ph.D. is more research oriented than is the Ed.D.
true
Volunteer activities, such as assisting with Special Olympics or tutoring children, are ways that students can participate in experiences related to their future professions and current majors.
true
