Fitour Primary Personal Training Exam
Questions and Answers
Definition of Personal Training - Answer -A fitness training program that joins a personal
trainer with a client to establish a mutual,
respectful, and beneficial partnership in order to reach a particular fitness/health
goal.
Definition of Personal Trainer - Answer -A qualified fitness professional who is hired by
a client to assist the client in reaching a
particular fitness/health goal.
Purpose of Personal Training - Answer --Assess client's current level of fitness and
assist in setting fitness goals based on
assessment.
-Design and implement an individualized program for a client.
-Counsel client on healthy living through nutrition and fitness activities.
- Motivate client to live a healthy lifestyle and to reach fitness goals.
Benefits of Personal Training - Answer --Receive baseline information through fitness
assessments.
-Individualized fitness program and attention.
-Tracking method of progress.
- Motivation.
- Efficient workout sessions.
- Directs beginners down the correct path from the very beginning to avoid developing
bad habits.
- Accountability for the client.
- Improve technical skills.
- Overcome plateaus.
- Better assurance of a safe workout.
-Better assurance of reaching fitness goals with more guidance.
- Special attention can be directed towards specialized conditions such as arthritis,
osteoporosis, injury, etc.
-Some personal trainers will do house-calls....working out at home.
-A good personal trainer will empower a client to be able to workout on his/her own
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer - Answer -Education
-Current nationally recognized personal trainer certification.
, -Some formal education in physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, anatomy,
and health promotion.
- CPR/First Aid.
- A personal trainer should continue his/her education through workshops,
reading, and networking.
-Liability Insurance—All personal trainers should carry liability insurance.
- Business License—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: - Answer -An efficient communicator.
An active listener.
A motivator.
Knowledgeable in the areas of the components of fitness.
Professional
Punctual
Organized
Educated/Certified
Experienced
Marketing and promotion
Well-groomed.
A role model.
Positive.
Follows industry guidelines.
Provides documented policies that describe services, prices, cancellation,
contract length, etc.
Assesses the client.
Prescribes a safe and specific fitness program especially designed for each
client.
Counsels and educates the client on important health and fitness topics.
Focuses on the goals established.
Tracks the progress of the client.
Follows up with client.
Refers client to other professionals to handle situations out of his scope of
practice.
Empowers the client—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 - Answer -Act as a medical
professional—Unless they do indeed have the formal education
Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, registered dietician
Dismiss questions or concerns.
Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
Recommend fad diets.
Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
Recommend a "quick fix" program.
, Push client to the point of pain or injury.
Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's training
session.
Fail to return phone messages or e-mails.
Responsibilities of a Client - Answer -Ultimate responsibility to follow the exercise
prescription designed by the personal
trainer lies with the client.
Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications, policies, and procedures.
Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
Write down questions prior to the session.
Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to insure better success.
Communicate likes and dislikes regarding exercise preference.
Communicate to the personal trainer if he/she is being pushed way beyond limits.
A little discomfort is good but pain is not acceptable.
Immediately address problems with Personal Trainer
Avoid placing unrealistic expectations on the personal trainer. The trainer provides
the plan but cannot do the exercises, dieting and healthy living for the client.
Wear proper clothing during the personal training session.
Bring a towel and water to the personal training session.
Call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel a session.
Avoid idle chit-chat during a session.
Job Opportunities for a Personal Trainer - Answer -Private/Local Clubs
Community Centers
Corporations
Cruises
Resorts
Mobile Personal Training
Own Personal Training Studio
Athletic Coaching
Consulting
Anatomy - Answer -The structure of the human body
Striated or Skeletal Muscle - Answer -The anatomical structure that provides the force
necessary to move the body.
Myology - Answer -The study of muscles
Bone - Answer -The anatomical structure that provides support, movement, and
protection
for the body.
Questions and Answers
Definition of Personal Training - Answer -A fitness training program that joins a personal
trainer with a client to establish a mutual,
respectful, and beneficial partnership in order to reach a particular fitness/health
goal.
Definition of Personal Trainer - Answer -A qualified fitness professional who is hired by
a client to assist the client in reaching a
particular fitness/health goal.
Purpose of Personal Training - Answer --Assess client's current level of fitness and
assist in setting fitness goals based on
assessment.
-Design and implement an individualized program for a client.
-Counsel client on healthy living through nutrition and fitness activities.
- Motivate client to live a healthy lifestyle and to reach fitness goals.
Benefits of Personal Training - Answer --Receive baseline information through fitness
assessments.
-Individualized fitness program and attention.
-Tracking method of progress.
- Motivation.
- Efficient workout sessions.
- Directs beginners down the correct path from the very beginning to avoid developing
bad habits.
- Accountability for the client.
- Improve technical skills.
- Overcome plateaus.
- Better assurance of a safe workout.
-Better assurance of reaching fitness goals with more guidance.
- Special attention can be directed towards specialized conditions such as arthritis,
osteoporosis, injury, etc.
-Some personal trainers will do house-calls....working out at home.
-A good personal trainer will empower a client to be able to workout on his/her own
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer - Answer -Education
-Current nationally recognized personal trainer certification.
, -Some formal education in physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, anatomy,
and health promotion.
- CPR/First Aid.
- A personal trainer should continue his/her education through workshops,
reading, and networking.
-Liability Insurance—All personal trainers should carry liability insurance.
- Business License—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: - Answer -An efficient communicator.
An active listener.
A motivator.
Knowledgeable in the areas of the components of fitness.
Professional
Punctual
Organized
Educated/Certified
Experienced
Marketing and promotion
Well-groomed.
A role model.
Positive.
Follows industry guidelines.
Provides documented policies that describe services, prices, cancellation,
contract length, etc.
Assesses the client.
Prescribes a safe and specific fitness program especially designed for each
client.
Counsels and educates the client on important health and fitness topics.
Focuses on the goals established.
Tracks the progress of the client.
Follows up with client.
Refers client to other professionals to handle situations out of his scope of
practice.
Empowers the client—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 - Answer -Act as a medical
professional—Unless they do indeed have the formal education
Doctor, physical therapist, psychologist, registered dietician
Dismiss questions or concerns.
Rush through appointments or workout sessions.
Recommend fad diets.
Recommend questionable supplements, ergogenic aids, or herbs.
Recommend a "quick fix" program.
, Push client to the point of pain or injury.
Fail to recommend a comprehensive fitness program.
Engages in full conversations with other people during a client's training
session.
Fail to return phone messages or e-mails.
Responsibilities of a Client - Answer -Ultimate responsibility to follow the exercise
prescription designed by the personal
trainer lies with the client.
Ask the personal trainer questions regarding qualifications, policies, and procedures.
Be prepared to provide the personal trainer with specific goals.
Write down questions prior to the session.
Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to insure better success.
Communicate likes and dislikes regarding exercise preference.
Communicate to the personal trainer if he/she is being pushed way beyond limits.
A little discomfort is good but pain is not acceptable.
Immediately address problems with Personal Trainer
Avoid placing unrealistic expectations on the personal trainer. The trainer provides
the plan but cannot do the exercises, dieting and healthy living for the client.
Wear proper clothing during the personal training session.
Bring a towel and water to the personal training session.
Call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel a session.
Avoid idle chit-chat during a session.
Job Opportunities for a Personal Trainer - Answer -Private/Local Clubs
Community Centers
Corporations
Cruises
Resorts
Mobile Personal Training
Own Personal Training Studio
Athletic Coaching
Consulting
Anatomy - Answer -The structure of the human body
Striated or Skeletal Muscle - Answer -The anatomical structure that provides the force
necessary to move the body.
Myology - Answer -The study of muscles
Bone - Answer -The anatomical structure that provides support, movement, and
protection
for the body.
