Kines. test 3 Flashcards
What are the four benefits of an employee work site health and fitness program?
Reduce healthcare costs
increased productivity and morale,
decreased absenteeism,
attract and retain good employees
What are the goal of health and fitness professions?
To improve a persons physical functioning and physical health
According to research quarterly for exercise and sport, what are the commonly reported barriers to physical activity in a worksite population?
Lack of self motivation, bad weather, busy work schedule, busy social schedule, busy home or family schedule
What are the names of the organizations by which you can obtain a personal training certification?
American college in sports medicine,
national strength and conditioning Association,
American Council on exercise,
national Academy of sports medicine
What does therapeutic exercise work to develop or restore?
Muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, neuromuscular coordination, cardiovascular deficiency, other health and performance factors, restores skills or functions that were previously acquired
Habilitative of therapeutic exercise
Is an acquisition of skills and functions that are considered normal and expected for an individual of a certain age and status
Rehabilitative therapeutic exercise
Restore skills or functions that were previously acquired.
Lost from injury, disease, or behavioral traits
What Are the duties and responsibilities of a physical therapist?
To provide rehabilitative care to a diverse patient population with a wide range of injuries, illnesses, and diseases.
They combine diagnostic tests with therapeutic exercise
What are the typical employment settings for physical therapists?
very diverse. Specialized private clinics, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, health and wellness centers, clinics, private practices, home care services, school systems, college
What are the education credentials required for physical therapists?
Undergrad degree
Masters degree, or clinical doctorate
American physical therapy Association- not required
specialty certifications
What are the employment opportunities like for physical therapist?
They are increasing,
employers that are cutting down on on-site injuries might start hiring
What are the types of knowledge that make a professional an expert?
Professional practice knowledge,
workplace knowledge,
theoretical kinesiology knowledge,
physical activity experience
What is an example of a certification for physical therapy?
Sports physical therapy certification
Geriatrics
Orthopedic
What Are the characteristics of a professional?
Has mastered complex skills, guided by systematic theory and research, perform services for others, adheres to high standards, not clockwatchers, good grooming habits, cell phone policy, never stop learning, are granted a monopoly by a community, guided by ethical codes, meet expectations and standards.
What is a market driven professional?
They are fascinated with their professional aspirations and methods that they tend to lose sight of the clients needs and desires.
They do their job and nothing more,
not overly friendly,
devote time to enhancing their status.
What is a civic professional?
They believe that the worth of a profession is measured by its effectiveness in promoting social welfare.
They are guided by a vision of the good and just society.
Often work in teams.
Healthy and good Society is first, their profession is second
Why should students become a member of a professional organization?
It makes them more marketable and more knowledgeable
What are The five components of the sphere of professional practice in physical activity?
Health and fitness, therapeutic exercise, teaching physical education, coaching and sport education, sport management
What is the common national professional organization for physical educators?
Society of health and physical educators
What is a common national professional organization for athletic trainers?
National athletic trainers Association
What is the most common national professional organization for physical therapist?
American physical therapy Association
What is the most common national professional organization for strength and conditioning coaches?
National strength and conditioning Association
What is The most common national professional organization for occupational therapist?
American occupational therapist association
What is the most common national professional organization for rec therapist?
American Therapeutic recreation Association
