Chapter 9 - Client Consultation & Health Appraisal Flashcards
What is scope of practice for the personal training profession?
Personal trainers are trained health/fitness professionals who use an individualized approach to: 1) assess, 2) motivate, 3) educate, & 4) train clients regarding their health/fitness needs. They design safe and effective exercise programs and provide the guidance to help clients achieve their goals. In addition they respond appropriately in emergency situations. Recognizing their area of expertise, personal trainers refer clients to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
What does personal trainers ‘MATER’ mean?
Motivate performance and compliance.
Assess clients health status.
Train clients safely and effectively to meet individual objectives.
Educate clients to become informed consumers.
Refer clients to health care professionals when necessary.
The most important principle underlying the client consultation and health appraisal process is to screen participants for risk factors and symptoms of chronic _______, _______, _______, and _______ diseases in order to optimize safety during exercise testing and participation.
- cardiovascular
- metabolic
- pulmonary
- orthopedic
Because the health and fitness industry is diverse, there is no specific standardized process for implementing the _______ and _______ mechanism.
client consultation
health appraisal
The delivery process is predicated on four factors that dictate implementation _______, _______, _______, and _______.
- credentials of the personal trainer
- site of delivery
- specific population
- legal statutes
Steps of the client consultation & health appraisal
- Schedule interview.
- Conduct interview.
- Implement and complete health appraisal forms.
- Evaluate for coronary risk factors, diagnosed disease, and lifestyle.
- Assess and interpret results.
- Refer to an allied health professional when necessary.
- Obtain medical clearance and program recommendations.
The initial interview is is a scheduled appointment intended as a mutual sharing of info with the expected outcomes of: _______, _______, and _______.
assessing client-trainer compatibility
discussing goals
developing a client-trainer agreement
As the first step in determining client trainer compatibility, the trainer provides _______.
- a detailed description of the services available.
Important information to convey to the potential client (during the initial interview) includes _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, _______.
- an explanation of the personal trainers formal education
- professional experience
- certifications
- expertise/specializations
- mission statement
- success rate
- unique features of the program delivery system
_______ may affect suitability.
logistical aspects regarding where and when services are available.
The personal trainer may also need to evaluate the level of exercise readiness by assessing the _______ and _______ of the individual.
- motivation
- commitment
An attempt to predict compliance may begin with a discussion of _______, _______, _______, _______, _______ and _______.
- past experiences
- appreciation for exercise
- availability of support
- time management
- organizational skills
- potential obstacles that may affect adherence
An _______ form is available to predict levels of exercise readiness and compliance.
- Attitudinal assessment form
The last step in determining compatibility is to assess _______ and _______.
- suitability
- appropriateness
During the initial interview it is important that the personal trainer and client agree to: _______, _______, _______, _______, and _______
boundaries roles resources expectations address any concerns related to any of the issues or info discussed in the initial interview
If facts are discovered during the initial; interview that would establish incompatibility, it is important for the personal trainer to provide the person with an option to receive services through a _______.
referral process
If compatibility and suitability are established, the next step may be a discussion of _______.
- goals
The main function of identifying objectives is to provide and define _______ as it relates to purpose and motivation.
- direction
After the personal trainer and client have identified and clarified goals, the next step may be to finalize the _______.
- client-trainer agreement
Components of a contract include: _______, _______, _______, _______ , _______ and _______.
- written documentation describing the services
- parties involved
- expectations of those parties
- time line of delivery
- cost structure
- a payment process
Language of a contract should also cover: _______, _______, and _______.
the cancellation policy
termination of contract
circumstances that would render the document void
A discussion regarding the content of the _______ should be provided during the consultation.
- contract
The personal trainer should document and clarify _______ and _______ concerning the agreement before receipt of acknowledgment of acceptance.
- questions
- issues
The contract becomes valid when _______.
- signed by both parties
The purpose of the pre-participation health appraisal screening process is to _______, _______, and _______.
- identify known diseases and positive risk factors associated with cad
- assess lifestyle factors that may require special considerations
- identify individuals who may require medical referral before starting an exercise program
The first step in the pre-participation health appraisal screening process is to ask the client to _______.
complete the relevant forms
The personal trainer should _______ before services are provided and any activity occurs.
- review the completed health appraisal forms
It is essential that the pre-participation health appraisal screening process be ______ and _______ in order to avoid unnecessary barriers to exercise for individuals who do not need a medical clearance to participate.
cost effective
time effecient
Health appraisal instruments are tools by which info is collected and evaluated to assess appropriateness for various levels of _______ and _______.
exercise
referral
Two health appraisal instruments that are commonly used are the _______ and _______.
- PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire)
- Health medical questionnaire
What is the PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire)?
A questionnaire that requires self-recall of observations and signs and symptoms experienced by the client, in addition to confirmation of diagnosis by a physician.
The advantages of the PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire) are that it is _______ & _______
cost-effective
easy to administer
The PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire) identifies individuals who require _______ while not excluding those who would benefit from participation in _______.
additional screening
low-intensity activity
The PAR-Q appears to have limitations in that it was designed essentially to determine the _______ and not the risk for CAD.
safety of exercise
The health/medical questionnaire can identify _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, _______.
- positive coronary risk factors associated with CAD
- sudden cardiac death risk factors
- existing diagnosed pathologies
- orthopedic concerns
- recent operations
- personal history of suggested signs and symptoms
- medications
- supplements
- lifestyle management
The health/medical questionnaire is an effective tool for assessing the appropriateness of _______ and _______ levels of exercise.
moderate
vigorous
Lifestyle inventories consist of questions to evaluate choices and patterns related to _______, _______, and _______.
- dietary intake
- management of stress
- levels of physical activity
A personal trainer may use a _______ to augment previously gathered health/fitness related info in an attempt to clarify and confirm personal issues possibly perceived assets or obstacles to the clients success.
lifestyle inventory
Lifestyle inventories may also provide valuable info for use in developing _______.
- goals
Persons with existing health-related conditions who have been previously diagnosed by a physician may not obtain valid and reliable info from the results of the lifestyle inventories and therefore should rely on _______ for guidance.
- diagnostic info from their physician for guidance
The _______ gives clients info about the content and process of the program delivery system.
informed consent form
The essential elements of an informed consent form include: _______, _______ , _______, _______, and _______.
- a detailed description of the program
- the risk and the benefits associated with participation
- confidentiality clause
- responsibilities of the participant
- documentation of acknowledgment and acceptance of the terms described within the form
Info from the informed consent form should be conveyed both _______ and _______ to the client prior to any testing or participation to ensure that the participant knows and understands the risks and circumstances associated with the program.
verbally
in writing
An _______ is an agreement by a client, before beginning participation, to give up, relinquish, or waive the participants rights to legal remedy (damages) in the event of injury, even when such injury arises as a result of provider negligence.
release/assumption of risk agreement or waiver
A release/assumption of risk agreement needs to identify the _______ and establish that _______.
potential risks associated with participation
potential client understands those risks and voluntarily chooses to assume the responsibility
A signed _______ may limit liability.
assumption of risk may limit liability.
Acknowledgement of the content and authorization of the release/assumption of risk agreement form form does not relieve the personal trainer of the duty to perform in a _______ and _______ manner.
competent
professional
Parents should fill out a _______ for their child before he or she begins participation.
health history questionnaire
Pre-participation physical examination for children should include a pre-participation physical evaluation form that has been approved by the _______ or the _______, as well as other organizations.
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Family Physicians
The pre-participation physical evaluation form for children may be helpful in determining whether a child should _______ and get the _______ of a physician prior to participation in a physical activity program.
vist
permission
According to laws in many states, “children of particular ages (generally 7-14 years) are incapable of _______”.
self-negligence
A child’s _______ is not sufficient to bar or limit any award of damages.
slef-negligence
A ______ to verify the completion and receipt of forms, along with other documentation concerning the status of the client, is instrumental in allowing one to move on to the next step of the pre-participation health appraisal screening process.
record-keeping system
Once the appropriate forms are completed and the documentation is reviewed, it is necessary to evaluate the content of the info to identify any _______ associated with the client’s present health status.
potential risks
The evaluation of a clients health status helps the personal trainer _______ and _______.
stratify risk
refer clients to physicians when necessary
The key areas to evaluate (in regards to a clients health status) include positive risk factors associated with: _______, _______, and _______.
CAD
Medical conditions and diagnosed disease
current lifestyle
_______ is the leading cause of mortality in Western Society.
Coronary artery disease
_______ is a progressive degenerative process associated with CAD through which the endothelial lining of the arterial walls becomes hardened and the walls consequently lose elasticity.
Atherosclerosis
_______ causes a deposition of fat and plaque build up, which narrows the artery wall and occludes blood flow through the vascular system to the heart, causing heart tissue to die or leading to a myocardial infarction.
Atherosclerosis
It is well documented that _______ is a protective mechanism to deter atherosclerosis.
exercise
Some individuals possess existing factors that put them at greater potential risk for a coronary episode because of the increased demand that _______ imposes on an already compromised system.
exercise
Identifiable _______ are associated with the potential to acquire CAD.
positive risk factors
A _______ may be defined as “an aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, an environmental exposure or inherited characteristic which, on the basis of epidemiological evidence, is known to be associated with health related conditions considered important to prevent”.
positive risk factor
It is necessary to
evaluate positive risk factors associated with _______ in order to Identify Individuals who may be at higher risk during exercise.
CAD
Research suggests that a persons potential risk for developing CAD is associated with the _______ the person possesses.
positive coronary risk factors
The greater the number and severity of positive risk factors, the greater the probability of _______.
CAD
The seven identifiable positive risk factors that have a significant correlation to CAD are: _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, and _______.
family history smoking hypertension dyslipidemia impaired fasting glucose levels obesity sedentary lifestyle
The probability of CAD increases with _______.
age
_______ are at a greater risk of having CAD than _______ are and they tend to develop it at younger ages.
males
females
Reaching the threshold of _______ for men and _______ for women does not, by itself, move the client into the stratification of moderate risk.
> or = 45 years
> or = 55 years
_______ appears to have a predisposing genetic connection and a tendency to be familial.
coronary artery disease
People with a family history possess a coronary artery risk factor if a _______, _______, or _______ occurred before _______ years of age in their biological father or another male first-degree relative (sibling or child) or before _______ years of age in their biological mother or another female first-degree relative.
coronary infarction coronary revascularization sudden death 55 65
Overwhelming, empirical evidence identifies smoking as a major positive risk factor for _______.
CAD
A linear relationship also appears to exist between the risk for cardiovascular disease and the _______ of cigarette smoking and _______ a person smoked.
volume
number of years
Data suggest that the chemical makeup of cigarettes accentuates risk by elevating _______ and reducing _______, causing the cardiovascular system to work harder to obtain a sufficient _______ supply.
myocardial oxygen demand
oxygen transport
oxygen
Cigarette smoking lowers _______, which has an impact on the acceleration of the atherosclerotic process.
high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
Persons who _______ smoke cigarettes, and those who _______ smoked but who have quit within the last _______ months, have a great potential for CAD.
currently
previously
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_______ is chronic, persistent sustained elevation of blood pressures..
hypertension
Most diagnosed individuals have _______ hypertension, which by definition cannot be attributed to any specific cause.
essential
_______ hypertension refers to elevated blood pressures caused by specific factors such as kidney disease and obesity.
secondary
Hypertension causes increased _______ which dramatically increases the _______ of the heart in pumping the extra blood required to overcome _______.
wall stress workload
peripheral vascular resistance
The _______ the blood pressure, the greater the risk for CAD.
higher
_______ is a fat like substance found in the tissues of the body that performs specific metabolic functions in the human organism.
cholesterol