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Fitour primary personal training certification
course Exam . questions with correct and verified
answers. A+ GRADED
Definition of Personal Training - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)x Assess client's current level of fitness
and assist in setting fitness goals based on assessment.
x Design and implement an individualized program for a client.
x Counsel client on healthy living through nutrition and fitness activities.
x Motivate client to live a healthy lifestyle and to reach fitness goals.
Benefits of Personal Training - (answers)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.
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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 ?) - (answers)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) - (answers)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) - (answers)All personal
trainers should carry liability insurance.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (Business License) - (answers)Check with
your city or town to determine if a business license is required to do business
as a personal trainer.
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What a personal trainer IS and DOES: (16) - (answers)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 - (answers)x Punctual
x Organized
x Educated/Certified
x Experienced
x Marketing and promotion
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What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client - (answers)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) - (answers)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) - (answers)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.
x Write down questions prior to the session.
x Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to ensure better success.
Fitour primary personal training certification
course Exam . questions with correct and verified
answers. A+ GRADED
Definition of Personal Training - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)x Assess client's current level of fitness
and assist in setting fitness goals based on assessment.
x Design and implement an individualized program for a client.
x Counsel client on healthy living through nutrition and fitness activities.
x Motivate client to live a healthy lifestyle and to reach fitness goals.
Benefits of Personal Training - (answers)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.
, 2
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 ?) - (answers)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) - (answers)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) - (answers)All personal
trainers should carry liability insurance.
Qualifications of a Personal Trainer (Business License) - (answers)Check with
your city or town to determine if a business license is required to do business
as a personal trainer.
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What a personal trainer IS and DOES: (16) - (answers)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 - (answers)x Punctual
x Organized
x Educated/Certified
x Experienced
x Marketing and promotion
, 4
What a personal trainer IS and DOES: empowers the client - (answers)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) - (answers)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) - (answers)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.
x Write down questions prior to the session.
x Follow exactly what the personal trainer prescribes to ensure better success.
