The PT profession
What are the percentages of adults and children in America that are overweight or obese?
-68% adults
-33% children
“Old” Screening Algorithm...... Problems?
*discussion*
What is the time range that documents should be retained on your clients?
3-5yrs
Name 2 exercises that can be performed in the SAGITTAL plane
Flexion, extension
ie: walking, lunging
Name 3 states that have obesity prevalence over 30%.
TX, OK, LA, AK, MO, MS, AL, TN, KY, WV, SC, MI
What are 3 reasons why it’s important to screen clients before engaging in physical activity?
Exercise can increase the risk of sudden cardiac death and heart attack
Cardiovascular events usually only occur in clients with preexisting conditions
Many clients are unaware of their risk
What are 3 components of a complete client consultation?
Client–Personal Trainer agreement
Health history evaluation form and/or PAR-Q
Informed consent waiver
Medical clearance form
Client goals
Health and fitness assessment
Assessment results and action plan
Definition: Back of the body; dorsal
Posterior
What are the different tracks of certification within ACSM?
Health and Fitness Track
&
Clinical Track
Name 3 things a client screen should identify.
Medical contraindications to exercise
Need for medical evaluation and exercise testing
Clinically significant disease and the need for medically supervised exercise
Other special needs
What are 3 of the many elements of an informed consent form?
Has full knowledge of the tests to be performed
Understands the relevant risks
Know about alternative procedures
Understands the benefits
Has been provided an opportunity for inquiry
A closed chain movement is when the _____ segment of a joint is in a fixed position
distal
What are 3 ways to involve yourself in continuing education and career development?
-Reading and research
-Clinics, conferences, and conventions
-Coursework
What did the "old" way of screening clients focus on?
Was more focused on specific information and testing
Was leading to barriers to receive exercise
Determining if a client was low, moderate or high risk level
Why are 'risk factors' are no longer a part of the preparticipation algorithm?
*discussion*
In joint flexion, the angle of the joint is _____
decreasing
Identify 5 skills found in the “took kit” of a personal trainer.
Effective communication skills
Ability to motivate appropriately
Ability to influence behavior change
Effective interviewing and screening
Effective use of goals and objectives
Effective and safe exercise program design
Ability to demonstrate, instruct, spot, and supervise appropriate exercise movements
Effective use of up-to-date technology in order to obtain continuing educational opportunities
Obtaining new primary or specialty certification skills
Effective use of social networking sites, Web sites, blogs, e-mail blasts, etc. for marketing and monitoring purposes
Using a sound business model
What factors does "new" screening process focus on? (3 main factors)
Individual’s current level of PA
Signs or symptoms and / or known cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease (CMR)
The desired exercise intensity
*discussion*
What is a reason medical clearance might be needed and the process for obtaining it?
New s+s
Increase med. conditions
Injury
_stop physical activity and refer, do not resume until cleared
What 3 components make up our articular system?
bones, joints, and ligaments