Ch 3 Client Assessment

Question 1

What is the purpose of the initial client
assessment?
a) To learn about the client
b) To efficiently tailor the proper workout
regimen
c) To understand the likes and dislikes of
the client
d) All of the above

Answer 1

D) All of the above.

Question 2

One of the many jobs a personal trainer has
is to advise the client on how to handle any
unresolved medical issues they may have.
True or False?

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

In order to keep the client‘s medical
information private the personal trainer
should put a __________________________ in the
assessment form.

Answer 3

Confidentiality clause.

Question 4

All of the following are considered lifestyle
categories: hobbies, physical activities,
working in front of a computer and
nutritional habits. True or False?

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

Knowing what medications the client
is taking and possible side effects are
important because:
a) The trainer may need to borrow some if
the medication runs out
b) The client may be allergic to certain
medications
c) There may be conflicts between
the recommended workout and the
medication
d) The trainer may need to refill the
prescription

Answer 5

C) There may be conflicts between the
recommended workout and the medication.

Question 6

Small changes in one’s daily routine like
parking farther away from a building or
taking the stairs can have a large impact on
fitness goals. True or False?

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

Why do most people hire a personal
trainer?

Answer 7

To add that special benefit that the client has
been missing as a means of fulfilling weight loss or fitness goals.

Question 8

The optimum regimen that is specific to the
client’s needs can be best designed when the
assessment is _______________________________.

Answer 8

Thorough.

Question 9

The best way to conduct an initial assessment
is to:
a) Give the client the form to take home so
it is not filled out in a hurry
b) Let the client fill the form out while
demonstrating how to stretch
c) Going over the form with the client
personally
d) E-mail it so the client will not be
inconvenienced by having to write the
answers

Answer 9

C) Going over the form with the client
personally.

Question 10

If the client has a condition such as lower
back pain, the trainer should encourage the
client to perform strength training for that
region without prior approval from a health
care physician. True or False?

Answer 10

False.