Chapter 1: Importance of the Field and Profession of Personal Training Flashcards
Minimum education required for a Personal Trainer
High school diploma
The amount of CEUs that ACSM CPTs need every 3 years =
45
ACSM Exercise is Medicine Certification
For the fitness professional who collaborates with those in health care professions to provide additional assistance to clients who need fitness programming to change behavior and achieve greater fitness outcomes.
ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer
A fitness professional who assesses, develops, and implements an individualized exercise program for people with a physical, sensory, or cognitive disability; who are healthy; or someone who has medical clearance to perform independent physical activity.
ACSM/ACS Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer
A professional that trains people prior to, during, or after cancer treatment.
ACSM/NPAS Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist
A professional who promotes physical activity in public health at the national, state, and/or local level.
Exercise is Medicine Campaign
A program designed to encourage America’s patients to incorporate physical activity and exercise into their daily routine.
American Fitness Index
A program to help cities understand how the health of their residents and community assets that support active, healthy lifestyles compare to that of other cities nationwide.
ACSM
A professional member association headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and composed of a multidisciplinary mix of more than 50,000 exercise science researchers, educators, and medical practitioners in more than 90 countries.
Scope of Practice
The things that a trainer is allowed to do by their certification and title and doesn’t need an outside influence from a professional.
Initial Client Consultation and Assessment Domain Percentage
25%
Exercise Programming and Implementation Domain Percentage
45%
Exercise Leadership and Client Education Domain Percentage
20%
Legal and Professional Responsibilities Domain Percentage
10%
