Ch. 1 Importance of the Field and Profession of Personal Training

Question 1

Why are personal trainers important?

Answer 1

obesity is rising along with the rate of illnesses and ailments due to inactivity

Question 2

What are the minimum requirements needed to become a personal trainer?

Answer 2

a high school diploma or the equivalent, must be 18 years of age or older, has a current adult CPR certification with a practical skills component (such as the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross).

Question 3

What is the scope of practice for a ACSM Certified Personal Trainer?

Answer 3

A CPT conducts basic pre-participation health screening assessments, sub maximal cardiovascular exercise tests, and muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, and body composition tests. The CPT facilities motivation and adherence as well as develops and administers programs designed to enhance muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and /or any of the motor skill related components of physical fitness (i.e. balance coordination, power, agility, speed, and reaction time).

Question 4

What does the scope of a CPT NOT include?

Answer 4

meal planning or diagnosing injuries or other medical conditions, nor can a CPT work with individuals who cannot currently exercise independently.

Question 5

Discuss professional career environments and other educational opportunities for Personal Trainers.

Answer 5

btw

Question 6

Is it possible for CPT to obtain employment without a related degree? Explain.

Answer 6

Yes, according to ACSM the educational minimum requirement to become a CPT is a HS diploma. Some fitness programs/companies require a degree especially when roles include management of some sort.

Question 7

In what settings are CPT employment opportunities available?

Answer 7

Commercial (for profit fitness centers), Community (not-for-profit) fitness centers, Corporate fitness/wellness centers, University wellness/fitness centers, University wellness/fitness centers, Owner/operator (self-employed) studios, fitness centers, and in-home businesses, medical fitness centers (MFCs), Municipal/city recreation/public parks/family centers, governmental/military fitness centers

Question 8

What educational opportunities are available to CPTs?

Answer 8

btw

Question 9

What are reasonable client expectations?

Answer 9

1) Know the goal
2) Be knowledgeable and experienced
3) Present a clear and concise plan
4) Be innovative, creative, and resourceful
5) Educate
6) Inspire
7) Focus
8) Track and Recognize Progress

Question 10

At what time should the CPT discuss goals with the client?

Answer 10

during the intake process goals can be discussed.

Question 11

Why is it important for a CPT to set and discuss goals with client?

Answer 11

goals serve as a foundation for the development of objectives.

Question 12

The contractual business agreement Personal Trainers make with their clients reflects these objective regarding the following:

Answer 12

1) Number of sessions
2) Cost per session
3) Length of session
4) Unsupervised training requirements outside of each session
5) Length of agreement
6) Cancellation policies
7) Refund policies
8) Performance guarantees

Question 13

The long-term objective for Personal Trainers is to:

Answer 13

prepare their clients for the day when they can successfully become their own “expert”.

Question 14

Experience is meaningful if the Personal Trainer:

Answer 14

is successful in documenting the outcomes, acquiring references from employers and clients alike, and building a résumé to a stated career objective.

Question 15

The pertaining assessment, screening and goal discovery phase with a client provides the:

Answer 15

foundation for the exercise prescription.

Question 16

A written plan is presented to the client once the ____ of the exercise prescription are determined.

Answer 16

frequency, duration, intensity, and general components (e.g. warm-up, flexibility, balance, agility, strength, endurance, aerobic power, specific skills, and cool down).

Question 17

The written plan presented to the client includes:

Answer 17

the exercise session date(s), primary goal(s) for each session, the order of exercises, name, duration ( in repetitions, sets, exercise time), and intensities (target heart rate, rating of perceived exertion)

Question 18

The last line of each completed exercise prescription plan should be the ___.

Answer 18

personal Trainer’s signature

Question 19

What is a good time to review the overall strategy and individual session plan with clients?

Answer 19

during the warm-up phase (i.e. while they are walking on a treadmill or riding the bike)

Question 20

The warm-up phase is an opportunity to get a client’s general level of readiness for the day’s exercises such as:

Answer 20

check nutritional and hydration status; ask about any recent injuries, ashes, or pains that may impact the plan; and set the stage for a great workout

Question 21

In addition to the exercise prescription, the Personal Trainer should include a _____ plan.

Answer 21

communication

Question 22

The communication plan establishes the _____ for how the Personal Trainer and the client will work together.

Answer 22

ground rules

Question 23

Speed of _____ is as relevant a variable as reps, sets, and with in the completion of a strength training exercise.

Answer 23

contraction

Question 24

____ technique is when the client can push against a trainer, but a trainer should avoid pushing against a client.

Answer 24

manual resistance

Question 25

Manipulating the ___ of pushing and pulling (or both) phases of a movement is an effective way to ___ and surprise the client in regard to his/her expectations of what action is coming next at the same time.

Answer 25

speed; change the stimulus for the muscle complex

Question 26

Effective Personal Trainers demonstrate both __ and ___.

Answer 26

innovation; creativity

Question 27

An innovator is one who _____.

Answer 27

continually introduces new methods and techniques

Question 28

Personal Trainers should always be ___ with the profession and is always looking for the ___.

Answer 28

current; current developments

Question 29

Basic concepts of safe and effective physical activity.

Answer 29

components of a complete workout; warm-up and cool down, flexibility/stretching, balance, agility, strength, endurance, and aerobic power.

Question 30

___ is the first step in creating an environment, which indicates to the client that the Personal Trainer is focused.

Answer 30

preparation

Question 31

One of the most important features of a personal training service is ____.

Answer 31

individual attention

Question 32

“______” is a great mantra to replay as preparations are made mentally to launch each set of exercises for the client.

Answer 32

now and how

Question 33

Personal Trainers should set ____ for clients on distractions during the session.

Answer 33

ground rules

Question 34

Personal trainers should have _____ set up in advance so that stocking the training area during a workout is not necessary. This is part of the overall session preparation.

Answer 34

charts stop watches, small exercise equipment, towels, and water

Question 35

Clients want Personal Trainers to have a ___ awareness and be able to ___ a client’s needs.

Answer 35

proactive; anticipate

Question 36

______ is a unique selling proposition, the feature that makes individuals different from the competition and that provides added value.

Answer 36

hospitality

Question 37

Personal Trainers can make their services distinctive by ____. Give an example.

Answer 37

specializing in one or several niche markets; working with females triathletes

Question 38

Creating ___ within an overall business model can help to set a Personal Trainer apart from others.

Answer 38

uniques markets

Question 39

A Personal Trainer determines all the appropriate metrics of success for each and every individual client in the _____.

Answer 39

intake process

Question 40

While establishing key success metrics the Personal Trainer sets _____ used to evaluate whether or not the training programs are _____.

Answer 40

critical benchmarks; effective

Question 41

The Personal Trainer’s challenge is to lead clients toward their ____ through attainment of several ____.

Answer 41

long-term goals; smaller ones

Question 42

Many employers in commercial health clubs expect a ____ from a/an _____.

Answer 42

personal training certificate; accredited organization

Question 43

ACSM’s Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines indicates that facilities should hire trainer with ____ competence as evidenced by, among others, ____.

Answer 43

demonstrable; holding certification from a recognized organization

Question 44

Facilities that serve clients with multiple wish facts and orthopedic limitation typically require both ___ and ___.

Answer 44

degree in a health or fitness related field; a certificate that is related to their scope of responsibilites

Question 45

A ____ invests time, energy, and personal experience into another’s career development.

Answer 45

mentor

Question 46

A mentor can provide a Personal Trainer with the guidance necessary to avoid both __ and ___ mistakes.

Answer 46

training; business

Question 47

What is a reasonable amount of time to ask from a mentor?

Answer 47

one hour every 2 weeks

Question 48

Give examples of career paths for a Personal Trainer.

Answer 48

personal training management (2 parts- administration and clinical); entrepreneur - franchise; build or purchase a facility; train clients privately in their own homes, public facilities, or even your own home gym.