ACE 6th ed. Chapter 1: Role and Scope of Practice of Personal Trainers Already Passed

ACE 6th ed. Chapter 1: Role and Scope of Practice of Personal Trainers Already Passed The reason why the role of personal trainers is changing Increasing number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity This is within the scope of practice regarding training clients with weight-loss goals Designing exercise programs that lead to increased energy expenditure and positive changes in body composition Primary reason ACE Certified Personal Trainers should complete continuing education To ensure that they stay up to date with the latest exercise science research Resources most appropriate for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to utilize when providing dietary advice to clients Resources developed or endorsed by the Federal Government (e.g., www.ChooseMyP) The primary purpose of the ACE Personal Trainer Certification program Protect the public from harm The most appropriate way for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to develop a referral network Meeting with other health professionals According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this is a key risk factor for chronic disease Lack of physical activity These are expected by researchers Dunstan, Thorp, and Healy to one day join the list of common modifiable risk factors that can lead to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) Prolonged sitting/sedentary behaviors Adhering to this will help ACE Certified Personal Trainers to maintain the privacy of their clients Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The most appropriate program when working with a client who has an exaggerated lordotic posture Implementing a core conditioning program The best way for a personal trainer to respond when a client is explaining that he or she is feeling depressed due to problems at home Listen with empathy The most appropriate solution for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to provide to a client who has tight iliotibial (IT) bands Teach the client self-myofascial release techniques The best way for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to be recognized as an expert in a given field Complete a variety of continuing education in a specialty area Requirement for an exercise professional to be listed as a personal trainer on the United States Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS) A current NCCA-accredited certification as a personal trainer from a CREP member This healthcare professional has a scope of practice that specifically includes injury prevention, emergency care, and providing rehabilitation following injuries and surgery Athletic trainers This healthcare professional has a scope of practice that specifically includes counseling and the prescription of medication Psychiatrist