week 1 - what is personal training

Question 1

what is a personal trainer

Answer 1

work with clients to enhance:
- quality of life
- health-related physical fitness
- performance
- management of health risks
- lasting behavior change

Question 2

scope of practice

Answer 2

1) screen and interview potential clients
2) perform fitness tests or assessments
3) help clients set goals and provide motivation
4) develop exercise programs
5) demonstrate and instruct specific techniques
6) provide clients with safe and effective exercise techniques or programs
7) supervise or spot clients when they are performing exercises
8) maintain records of client progress
9) be a knowledgeable resource
10) educate clients

Question 3

necessary skills for personal trainers

Answer 3

exercise science, communication, screening and assessment, interpersonal & empathy, flexibility, professionalism

Question 4

after certicfication

Answer 4

for profit and not for profit gyms or fitness centers, medical fitness centers, corporate wellness, virtual/own business