BPK 343 Midterm Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
scope of practice. What is the scope of practice of a CPT? - ANSWER
scope of practice = what you can and cannot do
Kins can conduct pre-participation screenings (submax tests, endurance
tests, anthropom) and design exercise programs
what are some things a CPT cannot do? - ANSWER -use an ECG
-anything involving maximal aerobic/anaerobic effort
-assess strength using 1RM
what is one of the main safety/legal concerns of a CPT ? - ANSWER -the
fitness program must be conducted safely for everyone involved (the
reason for screenings beforehand)
-the program must be designed so that all individuals can perform the
exercise safely
what is inherent risk? - ANSWER risk that is inseparable from the activity; it
can happen without fault
what is ordinary negligence? - ANSWER failure to meet standard of care
(ie. not screening a movement before load, not warming up a client that
gets injured)
what is gross negligence? - ANSWER deliberate or reckless conduct (ie.
when a professional doesn't take steps to correct risk)
what is liability exposure? - ANSWER when injury is attributable to the
actions of exercise professionals (improper instruction, failure to respond
with appropriate emergency procedures)
, define negligence - ANSWER failure to do something that a
reasonable/prudent professional would have done
how might professionals mitigate risk? - ANSWER -have liability insurance
-have a code of conduct
-stay within scope of practice
define informed consent - ANSWER voluntary acknowledgement of
purpose, procedures, and assumption of known dangers/risk(s)
does consent prevent legal actions or protect against negligence? -
ANSWER NO IT DOES NOT
what are waivers? - ANSWER - a voluntary abandonment of a right to file a
lawsuit
-it waives all claims to damage including negligence
what are the roles of an exercise professional? - ANSWER -assess
(fitness, health status, lifestyle)
-design program
-refer out if needed (to other health professionals)
what is the primary goal of pre-participation screening? - ANSWER -to
identify those who need further medical evaluation prior to exercise
testing/training
what is the purpose of a fitness assessment? - ANSWER it provides data
that can inform the decision making process
what is the law of briefness - ANSWER -the fewest number of assessments
to get a complete profile of an individual
what can results from assessments help promote? - ANSWER -
commitment to a training program
-support for an intervention
what can fitness assessments help identify? - ANSWER -muscular
imbalances (between upper vs lower body, limbs)
-susceptibility to injury
-abnormal movement patterns
With Correct Answers
scope of practice. What is the scope of practice of a CPT? - ANSWER
scope of practice = what you can and cannot do
Kins can conduct pre-participation screenings (submax tests, endurance
tests, anthropom) and design exercise programs
what are some things a CPT cannot do? - ANSWER -use an ECG
-anything involving maximal aerobic/anaerobic effort
-assess strength using 1RM
what is one of the main safety/legal concerns of a CPT ? - ANSWER -the
fitness program must be conducted safely for everyone involved (the
reason for screenings beforehand)
-the program must be designed so that all individuals can perform the
exercise safely
what is inherent risk? - ANSWER risk that is inseparable from the activity; it
can happen without fault
what is ordinary negligence? - ANSWER failure to meet standard of care
(ie. not screening a movement before load, not warming up a client that
gets injured)
what is gross negligence? - ANSWER deliberate or reckless conduct (ie.
when a professional doesn't take steps to correct risk)
what is liability exposure? - ANSWER when injury is attributable to the
actions of exercise professionals (improper instruction, failure to respond
with appropriate emergency procedures)
, define negligence - ANSWER failure to do something that a
reasonable/prudent professional would have done
how might professionals mitigate risk? - ANSWER -have liability insurance
-have a code of conduct
-stay within scope of practice
define informed consent - ANSWER voluntary acknowledgement of
purpose, procedures, and assumption of known dangers/risk(s)
does consent prevent legal actions or protect against negligence? -
ANSWER NO IT DOES NOT
what are waivers? - ANSWER - a voluntary abandonment of a right to file a
lawsuit
-it waives all claims to damage including negligence
what are the roles of an exercise professional? - ANSWER -assess
(fitness, health status, lifestyle)
-design program
-refer out if needed (to other health professionals)
what is the primary goal of pre-participation screening? - ANSWER -to
identify those who need further medical evaluation prior to exercise
testing/training
what is the purpose of a fitness assessment? - ANSWER it provides data
that can inform the decision making process
what is the law of briefness - ANSWER -the fewest number of assessments
to get a complete profile of an individual
what can results from assessments help promote? - ANSWER -
commitment to a training program
-support for an intervention
what can fitness assessments help identify? - ANSWER -muscular
imbalances (between upper vs lower body, limbs)
-susceptibility to injury
-abnormal movement patterns
