Chapter 1: Role & Scope Of Trainer Flashcards
Define “scope of practice”
The range and limit of responsibilities normally associated with a specific job or profession
Outline the ACE Personal Trainer’s Scope of Practice
- Exercise Programming
(development & implementation) - Conduct Health History Interviews
- Administer Fitness Assessments
- Referrals (when necessary)
- Assist w/ GOAL SETTING & PLAN
- EDUCATE clients about general fitness/health related topics
- Empower Clients to ADHERE to an exercise program using guidance, support, motivation, relapse-prevention strategies, and effective feedback
- Teach correct exercise methods & progression through demonstration, explanation, and proper cueing and spotting techniques
- Document Clients Progress
- Teach adherence/relapse strategies
- Be prepared for emergency situations
What is the primary purpose of professional certification programs?
To protect the public from harm
Who gives accreditation to most allied health certification programs?
NCAA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies)
It’s a government backed agency
At what point does a candidate for the ACE Personal Trainer Certificate agree to uphold the ACE Code of Conduct?
While registering for the ACE Certification Exam
What dietary advice is a Trainer qualified to give to a client?
Anything MyPlate recommends for the client to “gain a better understanding of healthful foods to make better choices.”
Certification Period Renewal Info
- ACE Certification is valid for 2 years and expires on the last day of the month
- To renew certification, you must have 20 hours of continuing education credits CECs
- Must have current CPR & AED certs
