Chapter 1 - Role And Scope Of Practice For The Personal Trainer.

Question 1

The first comprehensive guidelines on physical activity to be issued by the US government. These guidelines list the following major research findings regarding physical activity and its associated health benefits:

Answer 1

• Regular physical activity reduces the risk of many adverse health outcomes.
• 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.

Question 2

How many minutes a week is recommended for the health benefits of physical activity?

Answer 2

Most health benefits occur with at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more physical activity.

Question 3

What is the definition of autonomous?

Answer 3

• Having the freedom to act independently.

Question 4

What do Athletic Trainers do?

Answer 4

• Teach athletes exercises to prevent injury and take them through therapeutic exercises following injury.

Question 5

What do RDs do?

Answer 5

Teach clients proper nutrition through recipes, meal plans, food preparation methods, and implementation of specialized diets.

Question 6

Scope of Practice.

Answer 6

The range and limit of responsibilities normally associated with a specific job or profession. The legal range of services 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 7

Personal Trainers do not:

Answer 7

Diagnose, prescribe, prescribe diets or recommend specific supplements, treat injury or disease, Monitor progress for medically referred clients, rehabilitate, counsel, work with clients.