Chapter 1

Question 1

Define the term personal trainer:

Answer 1

A) student/empathetic teacher of the movement and functions of the human body, the internal and external forces that act upon it and who professionally motivates, plans and monitors the benefits of fitness, exercise and nutrition as it relates to their clients health-related goal.
B) a protector of health and well-being.

Question 2

List the twelve characteristics that make up a personal trainer:

Answer 2

Auditory
Common Sense
Communication
Companionship
Consideration
Empathy
Kinesthetic
Knowledge
Patience
Proactive
Professionalism
Psychology
Salesmanship
Teacher
Versatility
Visual

Question 3

The greatest legal concerns for a personal trainer are:

Answer 3

Pre-activity health screening of clients, interpreting the results, the development of physical activity recommendations and parameters for training, the instruction and supervision of physical activity, emergency preparations and timely fulfillment of such services.

Question 4

(T/F) A failure to screen or even perform screening which results in client injury may actually
increase the likelihood of legal claims and suits based upon negligence.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

(T/F) Employers may not be responsible for the actions of their employees.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

(T/F) It is recommended to utilize applicable protective documents such as waivers, releases and
informed consents to meet their legal duties.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

(T/F) It is not recommended to obtain liability insurance when working as an independent contractor.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

(T/F) Professionalism has nothing to do with punctuality, appearance, presentation, knowledge
or hygiene.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Define “vicarious liability” or “respondent superior” and why it is important.

Answer 9

Employers are vicariously liable, that is, responsible for the negligent acts or omissions of their employees in the course of their employment. For example, if you were to take a client’s purse or gym bag to safeguard, both you and your employer would then be responsible for its contents or any loss.

Question 10

When a client complains of pain in their joints, is it in your scope of practice to diagnose their
condition?

Answer 10

No, this would not be within your scope of practice to diagnose.