Section 1 - Professional development and responsibility Flashcards
Obesity
A complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat; classified by a body mass index of 30 or greater.
Kinesiology
Study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology.
Evidence Based Practice
A practice that relies on evidence for guidance and decision-making and includes developing individual expertise, staying current on the best sources of external evidence (e.g., peer-reviewed research), and prioritizing client values and expectations.
Musco skeletal system
The combined, interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body.
Deconditioned
A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.
Overweight
A body weight greater than what is considered within normal standards; a body mass index of 25.0 to 29.9.
Muscle imbalance
When muscles on each side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships.
Joint stability
The support provided by tissues surrounding a joint to maintain and provide control during movement.
An integrated approach to exercise represents the inclusion of the following forms of training
Flexibility and mobility
Core strength and stability
Cardiorespiratory (cardio)
Balance
Plyometrics
Speed, agility, and quickness
Resistance
Socioeconomic status
The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation.
Morbidity
The state of having a disease.
Mortality
A state or a risk of death or dying.
Homeostasis
The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium
Acute Versus Chronic Disease
An acute medical event or disease is any medical condition that occurs suddenly and can be treated and healed in a short period of time. For example, an isolated bout of bronchitis is an acute medical condition that is easily treated with antibiotics and rest, and typically resolves in a week or so. However, if left untreated, the condition could progress to more serious chronic problems.
A chronic disease is a medical condition that persists for a long duration or cannot be cured altogether, typically lasting for 3 months or more. Chronic diseases generally cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medications, nor do they just disappear over time. For example, individuals with a long history of smoking are prone to acute bouts of bronchitis, which can and often do progress toward chronic bronchitis.
Risk factor
Any attribute, characteristic, or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.
Cholesterol
A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells.
Stroke
A sudden lack of blood supply to the brain, caused by either a blockage in an artery or ruptured blood vessel.
Heart Attack
The action that occurs when an artery supplying the heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked; medically known as a myocardial infarction.
Heart Failure
A condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
Heart valve problem
A condition that occurs when one or more heart valves do not function properly, causing shortness of breath and reduced oxygen supply to the body.
Arythmia
A problem with the rate or rhythm of a person’s heartbeat. The heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern.
Ischemic heart disease
A category of heart-related problems caused by the narrowing of coronary arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle.
Atherosclerosis
The processes by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow.
Physical activity
Bodily movement that results in energy expenditure and encompasses many modes and intensities. Movement that is not structured exercise such as recreational pursuits (e.g., golfing, gardening, and walking a dog).
Hypertension
Consistently elevated blood pressure.
Systolic blood pressure
The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded.
Diastolic blood pressure
The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded.
“Good” and “Bad” Cholesterol
There are two main types of cholesterol in the body: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL cholesterol, sometimes referred to as “bad cholesterol,” tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (Nelson, 2013). LDLs, specifically, are the form of cholesterol that makes up the plaque that clogs arteries. Ideally, LDL levels should be less than 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) (O’Keefe et al., 2004).
HDL cholesterol, on the other hand, is sometimes referred to as “good cholesterol.” It does not have the tendency to clog arteries like LDL cholesterol does and, in fact, actually helps remove some LDL cholesterol from the body. To help reduce the risk of heart disease, in conjunction with lowering LDL levels below 100 mg/dL, HDL levels should typically be kept around 60 mg/dL (Grundy et al., 2018; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2001).
Diabetes
Chronic metabolic disorder, caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fat and protein.
Glucose
The simplest form of carbohydrate used by the body for energy.
Insulin resistance
The inability of the cells to respond to insulin; occurs in type 2 diabetes.
Cancer
A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
A general term used to describe progressive lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory (nonreversible) asthma.
Endorphins
A group of hormones secreted by the brain that provides a variety of physiological functions, such as reducing the perception of pain.
Skeletal Muscle
The type of muscle tissue that connects to bones and generates the forces that create movement.
Sprain
A stretching or tearing of ligaments.
Plantar fasciitis
An inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of the foot, which often results in intense heel pain
Patellar tendonitis
An injury or inflammation of the tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shin bone).
Anterior cruciate ligament tear (ACL)
A stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee.
Medial collateral ligament tear (MCL)
A stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the medial collateral ligament of the knee.
Shoulder impingement syndrome
Shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tissues rubbing against the acromion bone of the shoulder.
Athletic Trainer
works alongside physicians and medical technicians to help diagnose and treat sport injuries.
Licensed Massage therapist
licensed to therapeutically manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues in the body through physical touch.
Physical therapist
A practitioner who is educated in many areas of physical rehabilitation
Chiropractor
primarily deals with conditions relating to spinal alignment
Scope of practice
Simply put, scope of practice represents all the things a given professional can do within the legal boundaries of their job title
PT’s scope of practice
Certified Personal Trainers are fitness professionals who perform individualized assessments and design safe, effective, scientifically based, and individualized exercise and conditioning programs for clients who present with no medical or special needs, or who have been medically cleared for exercise
Legal and ethical
Obey all local, state, federal, and provincial laws, regulations, and professional rules
Accept complete responsibility for their actions
Maintain accurate and truthful records
Respect and uphold all existing copyright, trademark, and intellectual property right laws
Business practice
Maintain adequate liability insurance
Maintain adequate and truthful progress notes for each client
Accurately and truthfully inform the public of services rendered and their qualification to render such services
Honestly and truthfully represent all professional qualifications and affiliations
Advertise in a manner that is honest and dignified, and represent services that can be delivered without the use of provocative and/or sexual language and/or pictures
Maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and tax records including original receipts for a minimum of 4 years
Comply with all local, state, federal, and provincial laws and employer rules regarding harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment
Operational Costs
The various monetary requirements associated with the day-to-day running of a business.
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
An exercise training method defined by intervals of near-maximal intensity broken up by relatively short rest periods.
Adherence
The level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action.
What is the primary purpose of a professional certification?
To ensure individuals can perform the tasks required by a specific job category
What does the phrase “training under the table” refer to?
Joining a gym to offer personal training directly to other members
What is necessary to market a candidate’s skills to obtain an in-person interview?
Resume
Which of the following is the most likely benefit of becoming a Certified Personal Trainer?
The relatively low cost of starting a business
Prospect
An individual who has been identified as a potential client.
services that clients are actually paying for and expect include the following:
Accountability. Many clients want to be held accountable for their exercise goals and prefer to be contacted, especially after missing a session. Fitness professionals should allow no more than 24 hours to pass before contacting a client after a missed session. This demonstrates a level of service that can help ensure the client adheres to the program.
Support. Wearing exercise clothes or exercising in a public area can be intimidating for many people and hiring a Certified Personal Trainer can help certain individuals build confidence to exercise. Fitness professionals should always seek to create a positive environment where clients feel proper support and encouragement for pursuing their exercise goals.
Feedback and guidance. One of the most important benefits of working with a fitness professional is receiving the proper instruction for the exercises required to reach specific goals as well as the guidance for how to follow and make progress in a long-term exercise program.
Results. Clients want to know that their exercise program is producing the desired outcome. The most effective way to evaluate progress is by conducting various fitness assessments. Fitness assessments allow a fitness professional to have a specific, methodical, and consistent way to gather data about a client’s progress every few weeks.
The most successful Certified Personal Trainers are those who can do which of the following?
Adapt to each client’s communication preferences and coaching needs
INTRODUCTION TO THE SALES PROCESS
Identifying a customer’s needs
Communicating solutions for their needs
Making the sale by asking for a financial commitment to solving their needs (Gitomer, 2015
Sales process
A system for learning about the needs of a potential client to be able to identify and present a number of solutions for those needs.
Open ended questions
Nondirective questions that can’t be answered with a simple yes or no answer; they require critical thinking to formulate a response.
Working the floor
A rapport-building technique where fitness professionals walk around the gym floor talking to members without overtly presenting a sale.
Rapport
A relationship in which two people understand each other’s ideas, have respect for one another, and communicate well.
Forecasting
A business management technique that helps predict how much work is needed to meet a revenue goal.
What is an open-ended question?
A nondirective question that can’t be answered with a simple yes or no
How are buying decisions primarily driven?
Emotionally
Unique selling proposition (USP)
Highlighting unique skills or traits during a sales presentation that allow an individual to stand out from the competition.
Brand
A product or service identified by specific, unique characteristics.
SWOT analysis
A professional development technique that helps individuals identify their personal strengths and weaknesses, opportunities for growth, and potential threats to success.
SWOT definition
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
FOUR P’S OF MARKETING
Communicating the benefits of using a product
Identifying a competitive price of the service
Determining how the service will be promoted
Selecting the place or method of distribution (Westwood, 2016)
What does the term unique selling proposition (USP) refer to?
A set of specific skills or traits that are highlighted during a sales presentation
How often are NASM Certified Personal Trainers required to complete a specific amount of continuing education to keep their certification active and valid?
Every 2 years
At what rate does NASM award continuing education units?
0.1 per contact hour
For Certified Personal Trainers working for a commercial facility, what is frequently a benefit of completing continuing education?
Earning a higher pay rate
