Ch 1 Role and Scope of Practice

Question 1

The Department of Labor suggests these qualities for a personal trainer…

Answer 1

• outgoing
• excellent communication
• sensitive to needs of others
• in good health and fitness
• personable and motivating

Question 2

Allied Healthcare Continuum

Answer 2

composed of health professionals who are credentialed through certifications, registrations, and/or licensure and provide services to identify, prevent, and treat diseases and disorders

Question 3

Scope of Practice

Answer 3

the legal range of service that 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

Question 4

ACE Certified Personal Trainer certificates last how long?

Answer 4

2 years

Question 5

HIPAA

Answer 5

The 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a federal law that defines and protects patients’ protected health information (PHI)

Question 6

What kinds of contacts might a personal trainer wish to establish as part of a referral network? Why?

Answer 6

When a client needs services outside of the trainer’s scope of practice, it is beneficial to have the ability to refer them to specialized care. This also allows referrals back to the personal trainer in many cases.

• mind/body instructors
• smoking cessation
• aquatic exercise groups
• support groups
• massage therapists

Question 7

ACE is accredited by…

Answer 7

National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)