ACE FINAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

ACE FINAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Why is it important to understand your scope of practice? 1. to ensure client safety 2. to avoid legal action taken against you Ace Code of Ethics: Provide safe and effective instruction Provide equal and fair treatment Stay up to date on health and fitness research Current CPR/AED cert. Comply with all applicable laws Maintain client confidentiality Refer clients when appropriate Uphold and enhance public appreciation and trust Maintain clear professional boundaries SCOPE OF PRACTICE: Nutrition: meal planning: qualified v not qualified. -qualified to educate about nutrition, -but outside scope/NOT qualified to provide with meal plans, or even to tell them what to eat. Use USDA resources on . SCOPE OF PRACTICE: If a client is looking for a meal plan or has specific nutritional needs... -refer to a registered dietician SCOPE OF PRACTICE: Supplements: -Outside scope of practice to recommend, prescribe, sell, or supply nutritional supplements. SCOPE OF PRACTICE: If a client wishes to take supplements... refer them to a registered dietician or even a medical doctor. If you're required by your employer to sell supplements... -make sure your employer has adequate insurance coverage for you, should something negative happen, such as a client having an adverse reaction. -Your personal training liability insurance will NOT protect you in this case since selling supplements is not within your scope of practice. Benefits and Components of Physical Fitness: Becoming physically improves... -physical state -mental state -emotional state In addition to weight management and weight loss, physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of... various diseases. Emotionally and mentally, physical activity helps reduce... -stress -anxiety -depression The