Chapt. 1 Role And Scope Of Practice

Question 1

What are the benefits of exercising?

Answer 1

Overall lowered risk of diseases and adverse health outcomes for all ages.
Some physical activity is better than none.
For most health outcomes, additional benefits occur as the amount of physical activity increases through higher intensity, greater frequency and/or longer duration.
Most health benefits occur with at least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity physical activity. Additional benefits occur with more physical activity.

Question 2

What are healthcare and fitness professionals?

Answer 2

Credentialed individuals train to identify, prevent, treat diseases and disorders.
Professionals include nurses, physicians, coaches, trainers, instructors, nutritionist and we have professionals.

Question 3

With regards to scope of practice, personal trainers DO NOT:

Answer 3

Diagnose
prescribe 
prescribe diet or recommend specific supplements 
treat injury or disease
monitor progress for medically referred clients.
Rehabilite 
Counsel 
Work with patients.

Question 4

With regard to scope of practice, personal trainers DO NOT diagnose, but DO:

Answer 4

Receive exercise, health or nutrition guidelines from a physician, physical therapist, registered dietitian etc.
Follow national consensus guidelines for exercise programming for medical disorders.
Screen for exercise limitations
Identify potential risk factors through screening
Refer clients to an appropriate allied health professional or medical practitioners

Question 5

With regards to scope of practice, personal trainers DO NOT prescribe but DO:

Answer 5

Design exercise programs

Refer clients to an appropriate allied professional or medical practitioner for an exercise prescription

Question 6

With regards to scope of practice, personal trainers DO NOT prescribe diets or recommend specific supplements, but DO:

Answer 6

Provide general information on healthy eating, according to the MyPlate food guidance system.
Refer clients to a dietitian or nutritionist for a specific diet plan.

Question 7

With regards to scope of practice, personal trainers DO NOT treat injury or disease but DO:

Answer 7

Refer clients to an appropriate allied health professional or medical practitioner for treatment.
Use exercise to help improve overall health.
Help clients follow physician or therapist advice.

Question 8

With regards to scope of practice, personal trainers DO NOT monitor progress for medically referred clients but DO:

Answer 8

Document progress.
Report progress to an appropriate allied health professional or medical practitioner.
Follow physician, therapist, or dietitian recommendations.

Question 9

With regards to scope of practice, personal trainers DO NOT rehabilitate but DO:

Answer 9

Design an exercise program once a client has been released from rehabilitation.

Question 10

With regards to scope of practice, personal trainers DO NOT counsel, but DO:

Answer 10

Coach, provide general information and refer clients to a qualified counselor or therapist.

Question 11

With regards to scope of practice, personal trainers DO NOT work with patients but DO:

Answer 11

Work with clients

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of professional certification programs?

Answer 12

To protect the public from harm (Physical, emotional, psychological or financial).

Question 13

ACE certified professionals are guided by the following ethical guidelines:

Answer 13

Provide safe and effective instruction Provide equal and fair treatment to all clients/participants
Stay up to date in the latest health and fitness research and understand it’s practical application Maintain current CPR certification and knowledge of first aid services
Comply with all applicable business employment and intellectual property laws
Maintain the confidentiality of all client information Refer clients to more qualified health and medical professionals when appropriate
Uphold and enhance public appreciation and trust for the health and fitness industry
Establish and maintain clear professional boundaries