FITOUR PRIMARY PERSONAL TRAINING
CERTIFICATION COURSE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT RATED A+
Q: What is the definition of personal training?
A: A fitness program where a trainer works closely with a client to build a
respectful, goal-oriented partnership aimed at improving health or fitness.
✔✔
Q: Who is a personal trainer?
A: A certified fitness expert hired to help someone reach their personal health
and fitness goals. ✔✔
Q: What is the purpose of personal training?
A:
✔ Evaluate the client's current fitness level
✔ Help set realistic fitness goals
✔ Create and carry out a personalized workout plan
✔ Guide the client on healthy habits, including exercise and nutrition
✔ Inspire and support the client in leading a healthier lifestyle and achieving their
goals
.
Benefits of Personal Training - ANSWER✔✔x Receive baseline information
through fitness assessments.
x Individualized fitness program and attention.
x Tracking method of progress.
,x Motivation.
x Efficient workout sessions.
x Directs beginners down the correct path from the very beginning to avoid
developing bad habits.
x Accountability for the client.
x Improve technical skills.
x Overcome plateaus.
x Better assurance of a safe workout.
x Better assurance of reaching fitness goals with more guidance.
x Special attention can be directed towards specialized conditions such as arthritis,
osteoporosis, injury, etc.
Benefits of Personal Training (what will a good PT do ?) - ANSWER✔✔x Some
personal trainers will do house-calls ... working out at home.
x A good personal trainer will empower a client to be able to workout on his/her
own.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (education) - ANSWER✔✔x Current
nationally recognized personal trainer certification.
x Some formal education in physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, anatomy,
and health promotion.
x CPR/First Aid.
x A personal trainer should continue his/her education through workshops,
reading, and networking.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (liability insurance) - ANSWER✔✔All
personal trainers should carry liability insurance.
,Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (Business License) - ANSWER✔✔Check with
your city or town to determine if a business license is required to do business as a
personal trainer.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: (16) - ANSWER✔✔x An efficient
communicator.
x An active listener.
x A motivator.
x Knowledgeable in the areas of the components of fitness.
x Well-groomed.
x A role model.
x Positive.
x Follows industry guidelines.
x Provides documented policies that describe services, prices, cancellation,
contract length, etc.
x Assesses the client.
x Prescribes a safe and specific fitness program especially designed for each client.
x Counsels and educates the client on important health and fitness topics.
x Focuses on the goals established.
x Tracks the progress of the client.
x Follows up with client.
x Refers client to other professionals to handle situations out of his scope of
practice.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: Professional - ANSWER✔✔x Punctual
x Organized
, x Educated/Certified
x Experienced
x Marketing and promotion
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client - ANSWER✔✔An
effective personal trainer trains the client to need
the personal trainer for only a set period of time.
What a personal trainer is NOT and DOES NOT DO (10) - ANSWER✔✔x Act as
a medical professional—Unless they do indeed have the formal education
- Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, a registered dietician
x Dismiss questions or concerns.
x Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
x Recommend fad diets.
x Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
x Recommend a "quick fix" program.
x Push client to the point of pain or injury.
x Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
x Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's training session.
x Fail to return phone messages or e-mails
Responsibilities of a Client (14) - ANSWER✔✔x Ultimate responsibility to follow
the exercise prescription designed by the personal trainer lies with the client.
x Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications, policies, and
procedures.
x Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
CERTIFICATION COURSE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
100% CORRECT RATED A+
Q: What is the definition of personal training?
A: A fitness program where a trainer works closely with a client to build a
respectful, goal-oriented partnership aimed at improving health or fitness.
✔✔
Q: Who is a personal trainer?
A: A certified fitness expert hired to help someone reach their personal health
and fitness goals. ✔✔
Q: What is the purpose of personal training?
A:
✔ Evaluate the client's current fitness level
✔ Help set realistic fitness goals
✔ Create and carry out a personalized workout plan
✔ Guide the client on healthy habits, including exercise and nutrition
✔ Inspire and support the client in leading a healthier lifestyle and achieving their
goals
.
Benefits of Personal Training - ANSWER✔✔x Receive baseline information
through fitness assessments.
x Individualized fitness program and attention.
x Tracking method of progress.
,x Motivation.
x Efficient workout sessions.
x Directs beginners down the correct path from the very beginning to avoid
developing bad habits.
x Accountability for the client.
x Improve technical skills.
x Overcome plateaus.
x Better assurance of a safe workout.
x Better assurance of reaching fitness goals with more guidance.
x Special attention can be directed towards specialized conditions such as arthritis,
osteoporosis, injury, etc.
Benefits of Personal Training (what will a good PT do ?) - ANSWER✔✔x Some
personal trainers will do house-calls ... working out at home.
x A good personal trainer will empower a client to be able to workout on his/her
own.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (education) - ANSWER✔✔x Current
nationally recognized personal trainer certification.
x Some formal education in physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, anatomy,
and health promotion.
x CPR/First Aid.
x A personal trainer should continue his/her education through workshops,
reading, and networking.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (liability insurance) - ANSWER✔✔All
personal trainers should carry liability insurance.
,Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (Business License) - ANSWER✔✔Check with
your city or town to determine if a business license is required to do business as a
personal trainer.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: (16) - ANSWER✔✔x An efficient
communicator.
x An active listener.
x A motivator.
x Knowledgeable in the areas of the components of fitness.
x Well-groomed.
x A role model.
x Positive.
x Follows industry guidelines.
x Provides documented policies that describe services, prices, cancellation,
contract length, etc.
x Assesses the client.
x Prescribes a safe and specific fitness program especially designed for each client.
x Counsels and educates the client on important health and fitness topics.
x Focuses on the goals established.
x Tracks the progress of the client.
x Follows up with client.
x Refers client to other professionals to handle situations out of his scope of
practice.
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: Professional - ANSWER✔✔x Punctual
x Organized
, x Educated/Certified
x Experienced
x Marketing and promotion
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client - ANSWER✔✔An
effective personal trainer trains the client to need
the personal trainer for only a set period of time.
What a personal trainer is NOT and DOES NOT DO (10) - ANSWER✔✔x Act as
a medical professional—Unless they do indeed have the formal education
- Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, a registered dietician
x Dismiss questions or concerns.
x Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
x Recommend fad diets.
x Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
x Recommend a "quick fix" program.
x Push client to the point of pain or injury.
x Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
x Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's training session.
x Fail to return phone messages or e-mails
Responsibilities of a Client (14) - ANSWER✔✔x Ultimate responsibility to follow
the exercise prescription designed by the personal trainer lies with the client.
x Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications, policies, and
procedures.
x Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
