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1.1.
Define the term personal trainer: - ✔✔is a person who is a student and a
empathetic teacher of exercise movements and functions of the human body.
a motivator, internally and externally
plans the whole programming, such as nutrition, exercise to achieve their clients
goals.
a protector of health and well-being.
1.2
List the 16 characteristics that make up a PT? - ✔✔knowledge
empathy
professionalism
psychology
companionship
communication
visual
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,auditory
kinesthetic
teacher
patience
consideration
common sense
versatility
salesmanship
proactive
1.3
The greatest legal concerns for a personal trainer are: - ✔✔pre-activity health
screening of clients, interpreting the results, the development of physical
activity recommendations and parameters for training, the instruction and
supervision of physical activity, emergency preparations and timely fulfillment
of such services.
1.4
( T/ F ) a failure to screen or even perform screening which results in client
injury may actually increase the likelihood of legal claims and suits upon
negligence. - ✔✔True
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,1.5
(T/ F) Employers may not be responsible for the actions of their
employers_______. - ✔✔False
1.6
( T/ F) it is recommended to utilize applicable protective documents such as
waivers, releases and informal consents to meet their legal duties. - ✔✔True
1.7
( T/F) It is not recommended to obtain liability insurance when working as an
independent contractor. - ✔✔False
1.9
Define " vicarious liability" or "respondent superior" and why it is important. -
✔✔employers are vicariously liable, for the negligent a acts or omissions of
their employers in the course of their employment.
Ex:
Say if you were taking a clients bag and holding it for then, and then something
happens to it, your then responsible for it now.
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, When a client complains of pain in their joint, it is in your scope of practice to
diagnose their condition? - ✔✔No, this would not be within your scope of
practice to diagnose.
T.1.6
True or false
Professionalism has nothing to do with punctuality, appearance, presentation,
knowledge or hygiene. - ✔✔flase
T.1.2
True or false
A client complains about back pain. You should tell them to take NSAIDS and
rest - ✔✔False
T.1.3
True or false
A client tells you they're thinking about refinancing their home. You should tell
them to re-modify their loan. - ✔✔False
T.1.4
True or false
A client tells you they're concerned about their child who is taking drugs. You
should return the focus back to the workout. - ✔✔True
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100% Complete Solutions | Latest
Update
1.1.
Define the term personal trainer: - ✔✔is a person who is a student and a
empathetic teacher of exercise movements and functions of the human body.
a motivator, internally and externally
plans the whole programming, such as nutrition, exercise to achieve their clients
goals.
a protector of health and well-being.
1.2
List the 16 characteristics that make up a PT? - ✔✔knowledge
empathy
professionalism
psychology
companionship
communication
visual
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,auditory
kinesthetic
teacher
patience
consideration
common sense
versatility
salesmanship
proactive
1.3
The greatest legal concerns for a personal trainer are: - ✔✔pre-activity health
screening of clients, interpreting the results, the development of physical
activity recommendations and parameters for training, the instruction and
supervision of physical activity, emergency preparations and timely fulfillment
of such services.
1.4
( T/ F ) a failure to screen or even perform screening which results in client
injury may actually increase the likelihood of legal claims and suits upon
negligence. - ✔✔True
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,1.5
(T/ F) Employers may not be responsible for the actions of their
employers_______. - ✔✔False
1.6
( T/ F) it is recommended to utilize applicable protective documents such as
waivers, releases and informal consents to meet their legal duties. - ✔✔True
1.7
( T/F) It is not recommended to obtain liability insurance when working as an
independent contractor. - ✔✔False
1.9
Define " vicarious liability" or "respondent superior" and why it is important. -
✔✔employers are vicariously liable, for the negligent a acts or omissions of
their employers in the course of their employment.
Ex:
Say if you were taking a clients bag and holding it for then, and then something
happens to it, your then responsible for it now.
1.10
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, When a client complains of pain in their joint, it is in your scope of practice to
diagnose their condition? - ✔✔No, this would not be within your scope of
practice to diagnose.
T.1.6
True or false
Professionalism has nothing to do with punctuality, appearance, presentation,
knowledge or hygiene. - ✔✔flase
T.1.2
True or false
A client complains about back pain. You should tell them to take NSAIDS and
rest - ✔✔False
T.1.3
True or false
A client tells you they're thinking about refinancing their home. You should tell
them to re-modify their loan. - ✔✔False
T.1.4
True or false
A client tells you they're concerned about their child who is taking drugs. You
should return the focus back to the workout. - ✔✔True
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