Chapter 4: Professional Staff & Independent Contractors Exam 1

Question 1

General Roles for Fitness Facility Staff

Answer 1

1. Ensure members have positive experiences
2. Provide a safe exercise environment

Question 2

Employee

Answer 2

-Paid hourly or salary
-Uses employer’s materials
-Typically works for one employer
-Continuing relationship
-Employer decides manner & means of performing
-Employer determines work performed

Question 3

Independent Contractor

Answer 3

-Paid upon completion of project
-Provides own materials
-Works for multiple clients
-Temporary relationship
-Contractor decides manner & means of performing
-Contractor & client agree to project scope

Question 4

Fitness Facility Hierarchy

Answer 4

-Owner/General Manager heads
-Followed by Directors
-Followed by Employees w/ specific common roles

Question 5

Other Fitness Facility Staff

Answer 5

-Physical Therapists
-Occupational Therapists
-Athletic Trainers
-Registered Dietitians
-Chiropractors
-Massage Therapists
-Psychologists/Life Coaches
-Physicians

Question 6

Necessary Competencies for Staff to Fulfill Roles/Responsibilities & Understand Their Scope of Practice

Answer 6

1. Education
2. Certification
3. Training
4. Practical Experiences

Question 7

Should certifications of staff be verified?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP)

Answer 8

-Includes professional organizations (ACSM, ACE, NSCA, etc.)
-Maintains the United States Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS)

Question 9

True or False: No public database exists to check certifications

Answer 9

True