ACSM Personal Trainer Certification Exam Review 2023

pretest considerations for healh appraisal - ANSWER-systematic approach in screening clients for: signs and symptoms, family history, risk factors for disease informed consent - ANSWER-an agreement to do or allow something to occur, made with an awareness of relevant facts, including: procedures, risks, benefits, limitations, and discomforts -legal and ethical document -often paired with release of liability form Par-Q - ANSWER-used for screening Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire minimal standard for moderate intensity exercise 7 questions; if answered "yes" to any question, then require to get medical release form from healthcare provider physician referral - ANSWER-safeguard for high risk clients who may compromise health with exercise without medically trained staff -physician's name, stating diagnosis, and exercise perscription risk stratification - ANSWER-assigns individuals to low, medium, or high risk based on presence of conditions