ACE Fitness Latest Update Graded A

ACE Fitness Latest Update Graded A ACE Code of Ethics -Provide safe and effective instruction -Provide equal and fair treatment to all clients/participants -Stay up-to-date on the latest health and fitness research and understand its practical application -Maintain current CPR and knowledge of first-aid services -Comply with all applicable business, employment, and intellectual property laws - Maintain the confidentiality of all client information -Refer clients to more qualified health or medical professionals when appropriate -Uphold and enhance public appreciation and trust for the health and fitness industry -Establish and maintain clear professional boundries Scope of Practice The legal range of services that professionals in a given field can provide, the settings in which those services can be provided, and the guidelines or parameters that must be followed. Personal trainers do NOT -Diagnose -Prescribe -Prescribe diets or recommend specific supplements -Treat injury or disease -Monitor progress for medically referred clients -Rehabilitate -Counsel -Work with patients (they work with clients) 4 Stages R.I.P.A -Rapport -Investigation -Planning -Action Rapport -Building respect and trust; first impressions -Verbal and nonverbal communication -Ongoing process -Important for all other stages--the foundation Investigation -Learn about client's health and issues -Review health and fitness data -Demonstrate effective listening skills; nod, smile, interact -Past experiences -Ask open ended questions -Summarize what you're hearing Planning -Formulate SMART goals: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound -Generating and discussing alternatives -Program adherence: programs designed with the time constraints of the individual, and plans that are easy to follow -Evaluating the program: ask for feedback; regular reassessments; revise program as needed Action Tell, show, do approach: auditory, visual, kinesthetic; provide