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Name the characteristics of a personal trainer
- ~Knoledgeable - anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition, joint structure and kinesiology; otherwise possible client injury will increase
- ~Empathetic - Sincere interest and caring 'like'
- ~Professonal - affects the image, punctuality, appearance, presentation, hygiene & customer service
- ~Psychologists - people skills, when to be... stern, push, disciplinarian, caring listener, don't become too friendly may ask for discount, stay out of personal life
- ~Companions - keep conversation focused on clients goals. Payed appointment, wont miss it.
- ~Communicators (visual, auditory, kinesthetic-be careful of where you place your hands.
- ~Teacher- know the subject knowledge and background information
- ~Patient -goes both ways
- ~Considerate - make sure the client is comfortable. Ex: obese workout in a secluded area
- ~versatile -must be able to use other methods and tools when there are limited options.
- ~salesman - sell yourself
- ~Proactive - must use action and decide, help make your client make things happen
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What is the scope of practice?
fitness professionals involved in developing and implementing an individualized approach to assess, motivate, educate and train individuals to exercise, recuperate and eat correctly.
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What are some legal issues that personal trainers may face?
- ~Pre-activity health screening of clients
- interpreting the results
- ~Developing of physical activity recommendations and parameters for training
- ~Instruction and supervision of physical activity
- ~Emergency preparations
- ~Timely fulfillment of your services
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What are some ways to protect personal trainiers under lawsuites?
- ~Provide risk forms/waivers/releases
- ~secure comprehensive liablity insurance
- ~Informed consent agreements
- ~adhere to standards and guidelines
- ~Perform physical fitness appraisals and develop individual exercise plans with their clients
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What are the 10 rules of Gym Etiquette?
- 1. Wipe equipment after use
- 2. Let people work in
- 3. Don't do aerobics in weight room
- 4. Don't lift weights in stretching area
- 5. Keep weight room floor clear of loose objects
- 6. when using dumbells, stand a few feet back from the rack
- 7. Use the equipment for what it is designed for
- 8. If a person has headphones on, leave them alone
- 9. Don't stand in someone's line of sight to the mirror
- 10. Return all equipment to its proper place
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Certified Personal Trainers should...(13)
- 1. Act with integrity in any relationship with clients
- 2. Act with integrity in relationship with colleagues, fellow employers and health care professionals. Never solicit business from another trainer's client
- 3. Ensure safe and enjoyable training environment
- 4. Distinguish between personal convictions or opinions
- 5. Should keep the clients best interests first
- 6. Refer clients to appropriately qualified professionals when client need is greater than the trainer's knowledge or abilities
- 7. Keep abreast of new developments, concepts and practices
- 8. Respect a client's right to privacy
- 9. Avoid sexually oriented comments
- 10. Provide non-biased, fair and equal treatment to all clients
- 11. Use advertisements to promote informed judgements, choices and decisions
- 12. Maintain an appearance good in hygiene, safety and of good taste
- 13. Remain focused
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