ACE, Chapter 1 Questions and Answers Graded A+

ACE, Chapter 1 Questions and Answers Graded A+ How many minutes a week must the average person exercise moderately in order to get most health benefits? 150 What symptom can be reduced due to exercise when considering children and adolescents? (This is supported by moderate evidence) Depression What level of evidence supports the idea that cardio, muscular fitness, bone health, cardio and metabolic biomarkers and favorable body composition are improved with exercise? Strong What is a factor that may improve in adults due to exercise? What is a factor that is reduced in adults due to exercise? (Both supported by moderate to strong evidence) Functional health and abdominal obesity What does ACSM stand for? American College of Sports Medicine What does AHA stand for? American Heart Association This group consists of health professionals who are credentialed through certifications, registrations, and/or licensure and provide services to identify, prevent, and treat diseases and disorders. Allied Healthcare Continuum An LA in terms of medical treatment is called what? Licensed Acupuncturist What practitioner must be licensed by a state and possess a national-level certification in order to practice? This may grant complementary medical privileges and/or lab-ordering privileges depending upon state licensing laws. Acupuncturist A Post-baccalaureate program, typcially four years in length; a variety of different philosophies and practices exist; do not have prescription writing or surgical privileges; however, depending upon the state, may prescribe and dispense nutritional and herbal supplemements. Chiropractor A baccalaureate-level degree with clinical practicum and national certification testing; in most states, licensure is required to practice. Dietitians A four-year graduate-level medical school with all of the same basic sciences as an MD (Medical Doctor), but also studies holistic and nontoxic approaches to therapy with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness; in addition, this practitioner is required to complete four years of training in clinical nutrition, acupuncture, homeopathic medicine, botanical medicine, psychology, and counseling; licensure is by a state or jurisdiction as a primary care general practice physician; scope of practice varies by state law. Naturopathic Physicians LPN, RN, MSN, ARNP, and Ph.D are all titles used to describe what type of practitioner? Nurses In order and separated by commas, what level of education are required by the following types of nurse: LPN, RN, MSN, ARNP, and Ph.D Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Graduates, Doctorate Typically four years of post-baccalaureate medical school, at least three years of postgraduate training upon completion of the degree; able to prescribe medications and therapies; may have admitting privileges at hospitals. MD (Doctor of Medicine) Same academic training as MD's, but also have instruction and practicum in osteopathic manipulation. DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) Baccalaureate or master-level degree; some may have social work or other backgrounds with clinical practicum in psychological care. Counselor Doctorate level degree in psychology D.Psy (Doctor of psychology) These are either aides or assistants, (aides on trained on the job, whereas assistants are required to possess an associates; some states require a degree for the aides as well) ***Physical*** PTA (Physical therapy aid/assistant) A baccalaureate or masters level degree in Physical therapy. PT (Physical Therapist) A doctorate level degree in physical therapy. DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) These are either aides or assistants, (aides on trained on the job, whereas assistants are required to possess an associates; some states require a degree for the aides as well) ***Occupational*** COTA (Cert. occupational therapy aide/assis) A baccalaureate or masters level degree in occupational therapy. OT (occupational therapist) A doctorate level degree in occupational therapy. Dr.O.T (Doctor of Occupational Therapy) A baccalaureate level degree with national cert. testing; typically state-regulated. Responsibilities include injury prevention, emergency care, and therapeutic intervention; working with the team physician; and rehabilitation of injured players after injury or post-surgery. A.T.C. (Athletic Trainer Certified) What is the DOL (Department of Labor) term for professionals in the fitness industry? Fitness Workers What percent increase does the DOL predict for employment of fitness workers between 2012 and 2022? 13% (this is due to baby boomers, employer incentives for good health, childhood obesity, increasing youth interest in health, and the openings left by former fitness workers) True or false: You need permission from your client in order to contact their physician regarding reports of their progress with their exercise program. True True or false: The majority of personal trainers clientele will be apparently healthy. True ACE certification provides the ability to work in the fitness field. This requirement is referred to as what? Minimum competency True or false: Being certified by ACE enables a trainer to work with special needs clients as long as they have a physicians clearance. True True or false: Being certified by ACE enables a trainer to work with large groups in a training environment. False The legal range of services that professionals in a given field can provide Scope of practice True or false: Scope of practice for a healthcare professional is the same, regardless of location, as long as they are certified. False True or False: A certified personal trainer may prescribe a diet plan to their client as long as they have permission from the clients physician. False True or False: A personal trainer may diagnose various bodily injuries and plan an exercise routine based on that diagnosis. False True or False: A personal trainer may design a workout program based on a prescription given by a medical practitioner. True True or False: A personal trainer may document and report progress for medically referred clients. True True or False: A personal trainer may rehabilitate an athlete with injuries that require therapeutic exercises. False Does a personal trainer work with clients, patients, or both? Clients True or false: A doctor's order for exercise must be specifically followed, even if you disagree with their prescription. True Every _ years, industry experts update the outline of tasks, knowledge, and skills required to perform the job of personal training effectively. 5 True or false: The ACE Exam outline must be validated by thousands of ACE certified personal trainers before it is approved and made official True The blueprint used in assembling each ACE test Personal trainer exam content outline Client interview and assessments account for what percentage of the ACE exam? 31% Program design and implementation account for what percentage of the ACE exam? 33% Progressions and modifications account for what percentage of the ACE exam? 19% Professional Conduct, Safety, and Risk Management account for what percentage of the ACE exam? 17% What is an important aspect of your relationship with your client when you interact? Rapport True or False: The primary purpose of professional certification is to protect the public from any kind of harm. True What 3rd party accreditation has ACE received? NCCA (national commission for certifying agencies) How many hours of continuing education credits must an ACE trainer obtain to renew their certification for 2 years? 20 (2.0 CECs) True or False: An ACE trainer in North America must maintain a current CPR/AED certificate. True True or False: During the 6 month grace period for renewal, ACE trainer certifications are still considered valid. False True or False: The client-trainer confidentiality laws are enforced through HIPAA. False When you must direct a client to another healthcare professional for any reason, this is called a what? Referral Limitations or ill-advised actions associated with a clients exercises. Contraindications True or false: Teaching a client a method of myofascial release is within an ACE trainers scope of practice True The organization known as ICE stands for what? Institute for Credentialing Excellence What year was ICE (When it was known as the National Organization for Competency Assurance) formed? 1977 NCCA accreditation is affirmed by what other organizations? MFA, ACSM, IHRSA What is the only organization aside from NCCA that is considered adequate to issue accreditation for certifications? ANSI (American National Standards Institute) What organization is a not-for-profit that is committed to advancing the exercise profession and earning recognition as healthcare providers? CREP (Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals) What advanced credential is geared toward trying to change health-related behaviors and losing weight? ACE Health Coach What advanced credential is geared towards post-rehab, special needs, and/or diseases and disorders? ACE Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist What percent of ACE trainers have a four year degree? 70%