GLPTI/ Canfit Pro Theory Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is an Intrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. - CORRECT ANSWER Factors that
affect the tensile strength during exercise and increase risk of injury. An example could be
muscle weakness or flexibility.
What is an Extrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. - CORRECT ANSWER Factors that
affect a client's physical and psychological status. An example could be temperature or footwear.
What is PRICE? - CORRECT ANSWER Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevation
Define what a sign is. - CORRECT ANSWER The resulting effect of the injury.
What are question you could ask to assess symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER How does the
injury feel?
Define sprain. - CORRECT ANSWER Is an injury to the ligament (muscle to muscle) (ex.
sprained anterior talofibular ligament).
Define strain. - CORRECT ANSWER Is an injury to the tendon (muscle to bone) or muscle
(ex. strained hamstring).
How are overuse injuries caused? - CORRECT ANSWER They are caused by repetitive
loading which leads to the gradual onset of pain/dysfunction over days or weeks.
How are acute injuries caused? - CORRECT ANSWER They are caused by the application of
a single force or load creating tissue damage and leading to immediate pain/dysfunction.
,What is the Scope of Practice for PTS for risk Management? - CORRECT ANSWER - Refers
to the actions for which a person has been educated and is considered competent to perform.
- Cannot diagnose the source of pain
- Any change in overall health requires a PARQ+
Name 4 things you need to know before assessing a clients risk to acute injury. - CORRECT
ANSWER Age, family medical history, personal medical history and previous injuries.
Describe an example of an overuse injurie for the fascia, tendon, bone and cartilage. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Fascia can get inflammation because of poor footwear
- Bone can be fractured because of long-distance running
- Tendon can get inflammation from overuse of overhead movements
- Cartilage can become inflamed from repetitive weight bearing or impact activity on
degenerative joint
What type of pain occurs specifically because of disease, infection or a medical condition. -
CORRECT ANSWER Systemic Pain
What are the 5 stages of Behavior Change? Give an example for each. - CORRECT
ANSWER Stage 1: Pre-contemplation (not ready) - ex. receiving a Goodlife pamphlet
Stage 2: Contemplation (getting ready) - ex. someone bought a membership but no consultation
Stage 3: Preparation (ready) - ex. someone is motivated and showed up to the consultation, ready
for PT
Stage 4: Action (actively making changes) - ex. has started working out but less than 6 months
Stage 5: Maintenance (adherence to changes) - ex. someone has maintained good fitness habits
What stage can lead you back to pre-contemplation? - CORRECT ANSWER Relapse
, What is the business framework for PTS? - CORRECT ANSWER Career options, finance and
capacity, niche and avatars, packaging and pricing, market and lead generation, sales,
onboarding and nurturing, service and system tracking
How do you conduct an informational interview? - CORRECT ANSWER You ask questions
related to their professional experience without expectation of a job offer
How do you determine potential income? - CORRECT ANSWER Hour Rate ($/hr) x Work
Capacity (the amount you want to work)
What is a niche? - CORRECT ANSWER A unique target audience
What is an avatar? - CORRECT ANSWER Persona of the ideal client you would like to
attract
What is lead generation? - CORRECT ANSWER The act of identifying and cultivating
people to sell to
Name 3 things to focus on for content marketing. - CORRECT ANSWER Education,
motivation, entertainment
The best lead generation strategy creates a "know, like, and trust" factor by - CORRECT
ANSWER moving a cold network to a warm network to a hot network
List 3 reasons why it is advantageous for businesses to gain clientele through retention and
referrals. - CORRECT ANSWER - Time and capital efficient by not running ads
- Builds your brand and reputation
- Referrals happen quicker therefore less sales time
Name 3 things you can do to avoid negligence and ensure safety as a PTS. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ensure clients have filled out PARQ+ and waivers
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is an Intrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. - CORRECT ANSWER Factors that
affect the tensile strength during exercise and increase risk of injury. An example could be
muscle weakness or flexibility.
What is an Extrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. - CORRECT ANSWER Factors that
affect a client's physical and psychological status. An example could be temperature or footwear.
What is PRICE? - CORRECT ANSWER Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevation
Define what a sign is. - CORRECT ANSWER The resulting effect of the injury.
What are question you could ask to assess symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER How does the
injury feel?
Define sprain. - CORRECT ANSWER Is an injury to the ligament (muscle to muscle) (ex.
sprained anterior talofibular ligament).
Define strain. - CORRECT ANSWER Is an injury to the tendon (muscle to bone) or muscle
(ex. strained hamstring).
How are overuse injuries caused? - CORRECT ANSWER They are caused by repetitive
loading which leads to the gradual onset of pain/dysfunction over days or weeks.
How are acute injuries caused? - CORRECT ANSWER They are caused by the application of
a single force or load creating tissue damage and leading to immediate pain/dysfunction.
,What is the Scope of Practice for PTS for risk Management? - CORRECT ANSWER - Refers
to the actions for which a person has been educated and is considered competent to perform.
- Cannot diagnose the source of pain
- Any change in overall health requires a PARQ+
Name 4 things you need to know before assessing a clients risk to acute injury. - CORRECT
ANSWER Age, family medical history, personal medical history and previous injuries.
Describe an example of an overuse injurie for the fascia, tendon, bone and cartilage. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Fascia can get inflammation because of poor footwear
- Bone can be fractured because of long-distance running
- Tendon can get inflammation from overuse of overhead movements
- Cartilage can become inflamed from repetitive weight bearing or impact activity on
degenerative joint
What type of pain occurs specifically because of disease, infection or a medical condition. -
CORRECT ANSWER Systemic Pain
What are the 5 stages of Behavior Change? Give an example for each. - CORRECT
ANSWER Stage 1: Pre-contemplation (not ready) - ex. receiving a Goodlife pamphlet
Stage 2: Contemplation (getting ready) - ex. someone bought a membership but no consultation
Stage 3: Preparation (ready) - ex. someone is motivated and showed up to the consultation, ready
for PT
Stage 4: Action (actively making changes) - ex. has started working out but less than 6 months
Stage 5: Maintenance (adherence to changes) - ex. someone has maintained good fitness habits
What stage can lead you back to pre-contemplation? - CORRECT ANSWER Relapse
, What is the business framework for PTS? - CORRECT ANSWER Career options, finance and
capacity, niche and avatars, packaging and pricing, market and lead generation, sales,
onboarding and nurturing, service and system tracking
How do you conduct an informational interview? - CORRECT ANSWER You ask questions
related to their professional experience without expectation of a job offer
How do you determine potential income? - CORRECT ANSWER Hour Rate ($/hr) x Work
Capacity (the amount you want to work)
What is a niche? - CORRECT ANSWER A unique target audience
What is an avatar? - CORRECT ANSWER Persona of the ideal client you would like to
attract
What is lead generation? - CORRECT ANSWER The act of identifying and cultivating
people to sell to
Name 3 things to focus on for content marketing. - CORRECT ANSWER Education,
motivation, entertainment
The best lead generation strategy creates a "know, like, and trust" factor by - CORRECT
ANSWER moving a cold network to a warm network to a hot network
List 3 reasons why it is advantageous for businesses to gain clientele through retention and
referrals. - CORRECT ANSWER - Time and capital efficient by not running ads
- Builds your brand and reputation
- Referrals happen quicker therefore less sales time
Name 3 things you can do to avoid negligence and ensure safety as a PTS. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ensure clients have filled out PARQ+ and waivers
