Professional Conduct

Question 1

Referral Network - Potential Resources - 1 of 8 - Instructors

Answer 1

Instructors of classes outside of GFI’s expertise

Question 2

Referral Network - Potential Resources - 2 of 8 - Personal

Answer 2

Personal trainers

Question 3

Referral Network - Potential Resources - 3 of 8 - Health

Answer 3

Health coaches

Question 4

Referral Network - Potential Resources - 4 of 8 - Certified

Answer 4

Certified medical exercise specialists

Question 5

Referral Networks - Potential Resources - 5 of 8 - Support

Answer 5

Support groups (bariatric surgery, cancer survivors, and overeaters anonymous)

Question 6

Referral Networks - Potential Resources - 6 of 8 - Massage

Answer 6

Massage Therapists

Question 7

Referral Networks - Potential Resources - 7 of 8 - Registered

Answer 7

Registered dietitians

Question 8

Referral Networks - Potential Resources - 8 of 8 Physical

Answer 8

Physical therapists

Question 9

Referral Networks - Pertinent Questions - 1 of 3 - Do

Answer 9

Do they have the proper licensure or certification?

Question 10

Referral Networks - Pertinent Questions - 2 of 3 - Can

Answer 10

Can they provide a list of references?

Question 11

Referral Networks - Pertinent Questions - 3 of 3 - How

Answer 11

How many years of experience do they have?

Question 12

The exclusive right, for a certain number of years, to perform, make, and distribute copies and otherwise use an artistic, musical, or literary work.

Answer 12

Copyright - Definition

Question 13

Minimizing the risks of potential legal liability.

Answer 13

Risk Management - Definition

Question 14

Legal responsibility

Answer 14

Liability - Definition

Question 15

Appropriateness of an exercise professional’s actions in light of current professional standards and based on the age, condition, and knowledge of the participant.

Answer 15

Standard of Care - Definition

Question 16

Failure to a person to perform as a reasonable and prudent professional would perform under similar circumstances.

Answer 16

Negligence - Definition

Question 17

Negligence - GFI Components - 1 of 2 - Failure

Answer 17

Failure to Act

“not doing something that should have been done and doing something that should not have been done”

Question 18

Negligence - GFI Components - 2 of 2 - Reasonable

Answer 18

Reasonable and prudent

“What would a reasonable, competent, and prudent GFI do in a similar situation?”

Question 19

Charge of Negligence - Elements - 1 of 4 - Duty

Answer 19

The defendant had a duty to protect the plaintiff from injury

Question 20

Charge of Negligence - Elements - 2 of 4 - Standard of Care

Answer 20

That the defendant failed to exercise the standard of care necessary to perform that duty

Question 21

Charge of Negligence - Elements - 3 of 4 -Injury

Answer 21

That such failure was the proximate cause of an injury

Question 22

Charge of Negligence - Elements - 4 of 4 - Damage

Answer 22

That the injury caused damage to occur to the plaintiff

Question 23

person being sued

Answer 23

Defendant - Definition

Question 24

Person filing the suit

Answer 24

Plaintiff - Definition

Question 25

Areas of Responsibility - 1 of 4

Answer 25

Health screening

Question 26

Areas of Responsibility - 2 of 4

Answer 26

Instructions

Question 27

Areas of Responsibility - 3 of 4

Answer 27

Supervision

Question 28

Areas of Responsibility - 4 of 4

Answer 28

Facilities and Equipment

Question 29

Health Screening - Guidelines (2 total)

Answer 29

- Evaluation is conducted prior to participating in exercise | - Screening methods concur with national guidelines

Question 30

Instruction - Requirements (2 total)

Answer 30

- Adequate | - Proper

Question 31

The amount of direction given to participants before and during activity that is both sufficient and understandable

Answer 31

Adequate Instruction

Question 32

Factually correct and reflects what a reasonable, prudent instructor would provide in the same situation

Answer 32

Proper Instruction

Question 33

Supervision - Requirements (2 total)

Answer 33

- Adequate | - Proper

Question 34

Ratio of participants to instructors

Answer 34

Adequate Supervision

Question 35

Supervision - Guidelines - 1 of 3

Answer 35

-Continuous supervision is provided in immediate proximity to the participant to ensure safety

Question 36

Supervision - Guidelines - 2 of 3

Answer 36

-Larger groups are supervised from the perimeter of the exercise areas to ensure all participants are in full view of the instructor

Question 37

Supervision - Guidelines - 3 of 3

Answer 37

-Specific supervision is employed when the activity merits close attention to an individual participant

Question 38

Facilities and Equipment - Guidelines - 1 of 5 - Instructors should

Answer 38

Instructors should continually inspect the environment and ensure that it is free from unreasonable hazards

Question 39

Facilities and Equipment - Guidelines - 2 of 5 - All areas of facility are

Answer 39

All areas of the facility are appropriate for the specific type of activity to be conducted in that area

Question 40

Facilities and Equipment - Guidelines - 3 of 5 - Report potenial

Answer 40

Report potential problems the GFI detects with the facility

Question 41

Facilities and Equipment - Guidelines - 4 of 5 - Refuse to teach

Answer 41

Refuse to teach and document in any area that is unsafe or inappropriate

Question 42

Facilities and Equipment - Guidelines - 5 of 5 - Equipment should

Answer 42

Equipment should meet all appropriate safety and design standards in the industry

Question 43

Facility - Risk Management - 1 of 3 - The floor surface

Answer 43

The floor surface is appropriate for each activity

Question 44

Facility - Risk Management - 2 of 3 - Lighting is

Answer 44

Lighting is adequate for performance of the skill and for supervision

Question 45

Facility - Risk Management - 3 of 3 - Entrances and exits are

Answer 45

Entrances and exits are well marked

Question 46

Equipment - Risk Management - 1 of 5 - Equipment selected meets

Answer 46

Equipment selected meets all safety and design standards within the industry

Question 47

Equipment - Risk Management - 2 of 5 - Assembly of equipment follows

Answer 47

Assembly of equipment follows manufacturer's guidelines

Question 48

Equipment - Risk Management - 3 of 5 - A schedule of regular

Answer 48

A schedule of regular service and repair is established and documented

Question 49

Equipment - Risk Management - 4 of 5 - Caution is

Answer 49

Caution is exercised in relaxation to recommending equipment

Question 50

Equipment - Risk Management - 5 of 5 - Homemade

Answer 50

Homemade equipment is avoided

Question 51

Voluntary abandonment of a right to file suit, not always legally binding

Answer 51

Risk Management System - Waiver - Definition

Question 52

A written statement signed by a participant prior to testing that informed him or her of testing purposes, processes, and all potential risks and discomforts.

Answer 52

Risk Management System - Informed Consent - Definition

Question 53

Informs participant of potential dangers of a program or test procedure

Answer 53

Informed Consent - Purpose

Question 54

Signed document that indicates that the participant is aware of inherent risks and potential injuries that can occur from participation

Answer 54

Agreement to Participate - Definition

Question 55

A binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law composed of an offer, acceptance, and consideration (or what each party puts forth to make the agreement worthwhile)

Answer 55

Contract - Definition

Question 56

Legal Documentation Resource

Answer 56

IHRA's Guide to Club Membership and Conduct