GLPTI/ Canfit Pro Theory Exam
What is an Intrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. - -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. - -Factors that affect a client's physical
and psychological status. An example could be temperature or footwear.
-What is PRICE? - -Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevation
-Define what a sign is. - -The resulting effect of the injury.
-What are question you could ask to assess symptoms? - -How does the injury feel?
-Define sprain. - -Is an injury to the ligament (muscle to muscle) (ex. sprained anterior
talofibular ligament).
-Define strain. - -Is an injury to the tendon (muscle to bone) or muscle (ex. strained
hamstring).
-How are overuse injuries caused? - -They are caused by repetitive loading which leads to
the gradual onset of pain/dysfunction over days or weeks.
-How are acute injuries caused? - -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? - -- 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. - -Age,
family medical history, personal medical history and previous injuries.
-Describe an example of an overuse injurie for the fascia, tendon, bone and cartilage. - --
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. -
-Systemic Pain
-What are the 5 stages of Behavior Change? Give an example for each. - -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? - -Relapse
-What is the business framework for PTS? - -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? - -You ask questions related to their
professional experience without expectation of a job offer
-How do you determine potential income? - -Hour Rate ($/hr) x Work Capacity (the
amount you want to work)
-What is a niche? - -A unique target audience
-What is an avatar? - -Persona of the ideal client you would like to attract
-What is lead generation? - -The act of identifying and cultivating people to sell to
-Name 3 things to focus on for content marketing. - -Education, motivation, entertainment
-The best lead generation strategy creates a "know, like, and trust" factor by - -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. - -- 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. - -- Ensure
clients have filled out PARQ+ and waivers
- Operate within standards of practice as PTS
- CPR current and up to date
What is an Intrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. - -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. - -Factors that affect a client's physical
and psychological status. An example could be temperature or footwear.
-What is PRICE? - -Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevation
-Define what a sign is. - -The resulting effect of the injury.
-What are question you could ask to assess symptoms? - -How does the injury feel?
-Define sprain. - -Is an injury to the ligament (muscle to muscle) (ex. sprained anterior
talofibular ligament).
-Define strain. - -Is an injury to the tendon (muscle to bone) or muscle (ex. strained
hamstring).
-How are overuse injuries caused? - -They are caused by repetitive loading which leads to
the gradual onset of pain/dysfunction over days or weeks.
-How are acute injuries caused? - -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? - -- 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. - -Age,
family medical history, personal medical history and previous injuries.
-Describe an example of an overuse injurie for the fascia, tendon, bone and cartilage. - --
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. -
-Systemic Pain
-What are the 5 stages of Behavior Change? Give an example for each. - -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? - -Relapse
-What is the business framework for PTS? - -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? - -You ask questions related to their
professional experience without expectation of a job offer
-How do you determine potential income? - -Hour Rate ($/hr) x Work Capacity (the
amount you want to work)
-What is a niche? - -A unique target audience
-What is an avatar? - -Persona of the ideal client you would like to attract
-What is lead generation? - -The act of identifying and cultivating people to sell to
-Name 3 things to focus on for content marketing. - -Education, motivation, entertainment
-The best lead generation strategy creates a "know, like, and trust" factor by - -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. - -- 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. - -- Ensure
clients have filled out PARQ+ and waivers
- Operate within standards of practice as PTS
- CPR current and up to date
