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what postural deviation is characterized by an exaggerated curve in the thoracic spine?

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kyphosis

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which muscles contract concentrically during the lifting phase of an overhead dumbbell press?

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deltoid and triceps brachii

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what method of monitoring exercise is most appropriate for a woman who is in her fourth month of pregnancy?

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ratings of perceived exertion

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what exercise has primary focus on increasing strength in the pectoralis major muscles?

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supine medicine ball chest press

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what muscles extends the knee

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the quadriceps muscle

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the appropriateness of a professional’s actions in light of current professional standards as well as age, knowledge and condition of participant

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standard of care

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a signed document that the participant is aware of inherent risks and potential injuries that can occur from participation

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agreement to participate

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the exclusive right, for a certain amount of years, to perform make and distribute copies and otherwise use a an artistic musical or literary work

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copyright

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failure of a person to perform as a reasonable prudent professional would perform under similar circumstances

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negligence

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a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law composed of an offer, acceptance, and consideration

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contract

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voluntary abandonment of a right to file suit, not always legally binding

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waiver

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provides an additional measure of defense against lawsuit

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informed consent

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13
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specifically designed to cover work within the health and wellness industry

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professional liability insurance

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what are the four elements that are necessary to form a binding contract

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  1. an offer and acceptance
  2. consideration
  3. legality
  4. capability
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instructor is paid $500 for teaching a series of 10 boot-camp

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independent contractor

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instructor brings agility ladders and cones to a business to provide lunchtime workouts

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independent contractor

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17
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the instructor teaches classes that are considered integral to the business

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employee

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Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI’s) refer to these 4 types of reference values

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  1. Recommended Dietary Allowance
  2. Estimated Average Requirement
  3. Tolerable Upper Intake Level
  4. Adequate Intake
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the levels of intake essential nutrients, that on the basis of scientific knowledge, are judged by the food and nutrition board to be adequate to meet the needs of practically all healthy persons

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recommended dietary allowance

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an adequate intake in 50 % of age- and gender-specific group

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Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

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the maximum intake of a nutrient that is unlikely to pose a risk of adverse health effects to almost all participants in an age- and gender- specific

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Tolerable Upper Intake Level

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a recommended nutrient intake level that based on research appears to be sufficient for good health

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Adequate Intake

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23
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when calculating “FAT” macronutrient intake from calories your divide by

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9

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dietary guidelines recommends increasing these 2 food components

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trans fat and milk/ milk products

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the percent daily value listed on food label is based on (how many calories) recommendation?
2,000
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Portion Control of Oils: Key Term
choose liquid oils and avoid solid fats
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what would be MOST appropriate for a competitive cyclist daily protein intake recommendations:
1.2 to 1.7 g/kg of body weight
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defined as pushing oneself past the point of volitional control or exceeding the limits of one's abilities
overexertion
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a sensory indicator that a participant feels, such as dizziness or nausea is an example of a
symptom
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defined as an objective, observable indicator, such as loss of coordination, blue lips. or heavy breathing
sign
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activating EMS should be reserved for what type of situations
life- threatening situations
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is contusion an acute or chronic injury?
acute
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a wound such as a a bruise, in which the skin is not broken often resulting in broken blood vessels and discoloration
contusion
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what are the 8 symptoms of a heat attack?
1. pain in the chest, arms, back, or jaw 2. labored breathing or difficulty breathing 3. nausea 4. anxiety 5. lightheartedness 6.. sweating 7. fatigue 8. syncope
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syncope means
fainting
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painful cramps, loss strength, thirst and dehydration
heat cramps
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weak, rapid pulse, low blood pressure, fatigue, headache, weakness, dizziness, cold clammy skin, profuse sweating, dehydration and elevated core temperature
heat exhaustion
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RICE acronym stands for
Rest or Restricted Activity Ice Compression Elevation
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repetitive movements, like cycling, can cause _________ of the soft tissues if the equipment is improperly fit
inflammation
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having participants perform single-leg curls immediately after a grapevine is an example of _________.
matching
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after the first trimester of pregnancy these two positions should be avoided and replaced with __________
supine and prone a. supine switched to semicumbrent and side-lying positions and b. prone positions replaced with quadruped positions or on elbows and knees
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how would a participant with blood presure of 136/86 mmHg be classifed?
Stage 1 Hypertension
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participant provides medical release form stating that he should avoid isometric exercises. what is the MOST likely reason for these exercise considerations?
Cardiovascular Disease
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a condition that can effect ability to progress exercise intensity and has symptoms that can be instigated by physical activity?
Asthma
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an abnormally high content of glucose in the blood
hyperglycemia
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high-velocity power training may help improve overall performance and quality of life for this population.
Older Adults
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woman are more flexible during pregancy due to an increase in ________ a horomone that relaxes ligaments and soft tissues in preparation of childbirth.
Relaxin
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a deficiency of glucose in the blood commonly caused by too much insulin, to little glucose, or too much exercise
hypoglycemia
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After the first trimester, prolongued exercise in the ______ position should be discouraged beacause it may reduce blood to to the fetus, depriving it of oxygen.
Supine
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Pregnant women should choose a comfortable exercise intensity such as the ratings of perceived exertion ranger of ____ on the 6 -20 scale.
9-13
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DRILLS acronym stands for
D- Direction R- Rhythm, Range-of Motion, Resistance, Repition I- Intensity, Impact LL- Lever Length S- Stability
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this domain refers to those activities requiring movement
psychomotor
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a group of participant's who are able to grapevine back and forth with the music and concentrate on occasional cues from the GFI are in the ____________ stage of learning.
associative
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During the _______ stage of learning partipant's can perofrm an acitivity without following an instuctor and detect their own errors.
autonmous
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GFI's should minimixe the use of this type of exercising strategy for extended periods of time during the peak of the conditioning segment of class as it may reduce exercise intensity.
slow-to-fast
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this style creates an environment of nurturing and support.
practice style of teaching
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an advantage of this style is it allow GFI's to walk around the room and interact with participant's.
practice style of teaching
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without proper planning, use of this style can result in a less than inclusive class experience for participants of varying ability levels
command style of teaching
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the 4 R's in the DRILLS acronym stand for
rhythm, repetitions, range of motion, and **resistance**
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the 2 I's in the DRILLS acronym stands for
**Impact** and Intensity
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what arrangement is most appropriate for a dance-based fitness class
stagger (arrangment)
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the 6 verbal and non verbal skills to use when actively listening to class participants to offer the best feedback
verbal- ask open-ended questions, reflect, summarize non-verbal- facial expressions, eye-contact, body-language
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the development of rapport is rooted in ______?
empathy
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the first stage of the the transtheorhetical model of behavioral change is __________.
the PRECOMTEMPLATION stage
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many participants will be in this phase of change
preparation
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is this phase of change participant's don't see physical activity as relevant in their lives
precontemplation
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participant's are sedentary but are starting to consider exercise as imporant
contemplation
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participant is engaging in regular activity but have been doing so for less than 6 motnths
action
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explainging the risks of inavctivty and the benefits of being active are great strategies when working with participant's in this stage
precontemplation
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participant comes to the gym to gather info without participating in class is most likely in this stage
contemplation
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reiterating the importance of of LONG- TERM ADHERENCE is an example of motivating participant though what stage
action
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being able to express apprehensions and and ask open-ended questions would help a participant in this stage of their Transtheroretical Behavioral Change.
contemplation
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establsihing social support along with establishing personal goals falls under this part of TTM
preparation8

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