FITOUR PRIMARY PERSONAL TRAINING EXAM
CORE FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM
DESIGN REVIEW 2026
◉ What a personal trainer IS and DOES: Professional.
Answer: x Punctual
x Organized
x Educated/Certified
x Experienced
x Marketing and promotion
◉ What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client.
Answer: An effective personal trainer trains the client to need
the personal trainer for only a set period of time.
◉ What a personal trainer is NOT and DOES NOT DO (10).
Answer: x Act as a medical professional—Unless they do indeed
have the formal education
- Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, a registered dietician
x Dismiss questions or concerns.
x Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
,x Recommend fad diets.
x Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
x Recommend a "quick fix" program.
x Push client to the point of pain or injury.
x Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
x Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's
training session.
x Fail to return phone messages or e-mails
◉ Responsibilities of a Client (14).
Answer: x Ultimate responsibility to follow the exercise prescription
designed by the personal trainer lies with the client.
x Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications,
policies, and procedures.
x Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
x Write down questions prior to the session.
x Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to ensure
better success.
x Communicate likes and dislikes regarding exercise preference.
x Communicate to the personal trainer if he/she is being pushed way
beyond limits.
x A little discomfort is good but pain is not acceptable.
x Immediately address problems with Personal Trainer
,x Avoid placing unrealistic expectations on the personal trainer. The
trainer provides the plan but cannot do the exercises, dieting and
healthy living for the client.
x Wear proper clothing during the personal training session.
x Bring a towel and water to the personal training session.
x Call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel a session.
x Avoid idle chit-chat during a session.
◉ Job Opportunities for a Personal Trainer.
Answer: x Private/Local Clubs
x Community Centers
x Corporationsx Cruises
x Resorts
x Mobile Personal Training
x Own Personal Training Studio
x Athletic Coaching
x Consulting
◉ Anatomy definition.
Answer: the study of the structure of the body
◉ def: striated or skeletal muscle.
, Answer: The anatomical structure that provides the force necessary
to move the body.
◉ Def: myology.
Answer: study of muscles.
◉ Def: bone.
Answer: The anatomical structure that provides support, movement,
and protection for the body.
◉ Def: osteology.
Answer: study of bone
◉ Def: joints.
Answer: The point at which two or more bones come together or
make contact.
◉ Def: arthrology.
Answer: study of joints
◉ def. Articulation.
Answer: movement of joints
CORE FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM
DESIGN REVIEW 2026
◉ What a personal trainer IS and DOES: Professional.
Answer: x Punctual
x Organized
x Educated/Certified
x Experienced
x Marketing and promotion
◉ What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client.
Answer: An effective personal trainer trains the client to need
the personal trainer for only a set period of time.
◉ What a personal trainer is NOT and DOES NOT DO (10).
Answer: x Act as a medical professional—Unless they do indeed
have the formal education
- Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, a registered dietician
x Dismiss questions or concerns.
x Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
,x Recommend fad diets.
x Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
x Recommend a "quick fix" program.
x Push client to the point of pain or injury.
x Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
x Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's
training session.
x Fail to return phone messages or e-mails
◉ Responsibilities of a Client (14).
Answer: x Ultimate responsibility to follow the exercise prescription
designed by the personal trainer lies with the client.
x Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications,
policies, and procedures.
x Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
x Write down questions prior to the session.
x Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to ensure
better success.
x Communicate likes and dislikes regarding exercise preference.
x Communicate to the personal trainer if he/she is being pushed way
beyond limits.
x A little discomfort is good but pain is not acceptable.
x Immediately address problems with Personal Trainer
,x Avoid placing unrealistic expectations on the personal trainer. The
trainer provides the plan but cannot do the exercises, dieting and
healthy living for the client.
x Wear proper clothing during the personal training session.
x Bring a towel and water to the personal training session.
x Call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel a session.
x Avoid idle chit-chat during a session.
◉ Job Opportunities for a Personal Trainer.
Answer: x Private/Local Clubs
x Community Centers
x Corporationsx Cruises
x Resorts
x Mobile Personal Training
x Own Personal Training Studio
x Athletic Coaching
x Consulting
◉ Anatomy definition.
Answer: the study of the structure of the body
◉ def: striated or skeletal muscle.
, Answer: The anatomical structure that provides the force necessary
to move the body.
◉ Def: myology.
Answer: study of muscles.
◉ Def: bone.
Answer: The anatomical structure that provides support, movement,
and protection for the body.
◉ Def: osteology.
Answer: study of bone
◉ Def: joints.
Answer: The point at which two or more bones come together or
make contact.
◉ Def: arthrology.
Answer: study of joints
◉ def. Articulation.
Answer: movement of joints
