Chapter 1 - The Importance of the Field and Profession of Personal Training

Question 1

Minimum education required for a Personal Trainer

Answer 1

High school diploma

Question 2

The amount of CEUs that ACSM CPTs need every 3 years =

Answer 2

45

Question 3

ACSM Exercise is Medicine Certification

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

ACSM/NCPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

ACSM/ACS Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer

Answer 5

A professional that trains people prior to, during, or after cancer treatment.

Question 6

ACSM/NSPAPPH Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist

Answer 6

A professional who promotes physical activity in public health at the national, state, and/or local level.

Question 7

Exercise is Medicine Campaign

Answer 7

A program designed to encourage America’s patients to incorporate physical activity and exercise into their daily routine.

Question 8

American Fitness Index

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

ACSM

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

Scope of Practice

Answer 10

The things that a trainer is allowed to do by their certification and title and doesn’t need an outside influence from a professional.