1. Role Of Group Fitness Instructor Flashcards
Who promoted aerobic exercise as a means to prevent coronary artery disease?
Dr. Kenneth Cooper in 1968 book “Aerobics”
What responsibilities do GFI’s have?
To provide sound science based instruction and keep participants safe while exercising effectively.
To stay up to date with current standards and techniques.
How long has the fitness industry been in business?
30 years
What are some industry best practices?
Accurate assessment Defined scope of practice Professional development Client privacy Filing and documentation Client screening and evaluation Risk management Ethics and safety
Who are the gatekeepers of the Allied Health Care Continuum?
Physicians evaluate and diagnose
Who assists in the health care continuum?
Nutritional Support Rehabilitation Mental Health Alternative Health Trainers, coaches, instructors
Nutritional Support
Dietician
Clinical weight loss
Barbaric services
Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Cardiac rehabilitation professional Pulmonary rehabilitation professional Athletic trainer
Mental health
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Social worker
Support groups
Alternative healthcare
Chiropractor
Acupuncturist
Massage therapist
Training, coaches, instructors
Athletic trainer
Advanced fitness professionals
Personal trainer
Group fitness instructor
What is the strong draw for group fitness classes?
Socializing while being physically active
Group camaraderie that potentially strengthens the motivation and adherence to exercise
What is the organization that assesses accrediting organizations?
NOCA national organization for competency insurance
ICE Institute for credentialling excellence
What is professional certification?
A voluntary process by which a non-governmental body such as ACE grants a time-limited recognition and use of a credential to individuals have demonstrated that they have met the criteria for acquired knowledge, skills competency for safe and effective practice in a specific job role.
What is a certificate?
Education or training program on a specific topic in which participants receive a certificate after attendance and completion of the course work.
What does a knowledge-based certificate recognize?
It recognizes a relatively narrow scope of specialized knowledge used in performing duties or tasks as part of a certain professional occupation. It is generally issued after the individual passes an assessment instrument.
When is a curriculum-based certificate issued?
It is issued after an individual completes the course or series of courses and passes an assessment instrument. The content of the assessment is limited to the course content.
What is the certificate of completion or participation?
It is issued after an individual attends or participates in a particular learning event.
What is licensure?
The mandatory process by which a governmental agency grants a time-limited permission to an individual to engage in a given occupation after verifying he or she has met standardized criteria.
What is registration?
Either the professional designation defined by government entity or a listing/registry of practitioners.
Define “scope of practice.”
A scope of practice define the legal range of services can professionals in a given field can provide, the settings in which those services can be provided, and the guidelines or parameters that must be followed.
Identify some aspects of the certified group fitness instructor’s scope of practice.
Developing and leading safe and appropriate exercise classes
Contacting preclass assessments and health screenings
Focussing on the appropriate audience
Assisting in setting realistic fitness goals
Teaching, demonstrating and explaining correct exercise methods
Giving progressions
Properly monitoring exercise intensity
Guidance, support, motivation
Monitoring room and equipment
Fitness and health related topic education
Protecting confidentiality
Professionalism, respect, and integrity
Referring clients when appropriate
Preparation for emergency situations
