a. Designing exercise programs that lead to increased energy expenditure and positive changes in body composition

b. Creating therapeutic exercise programs to help clients with low-back pain to improve core stability

c. Evaluating a client’s nutrient intake to guide meal planning

d. Recommending nutritional supplements only after conducting extensive research on

their effectiveness and safety

a. Increased LDL cholesterol

b. Lowered HDL cholesterol

c. Lowered risk of type 1 diabetes

d. Improved bone health

a. To fulfill all requirements for certification program renewal

b. To offer services outside the personal trainer scope of practice

c. To ensure that they stay up to date with the latest exercise science research

d. To elevate the status of their personal trainer certification

a. Resources developed or endorsed by the Federal Government (e.g.,www.ChooseMyPlate.gov)

b. Industry resources for personal trainers (e.g., Myfitnesspal.com)

c. Textbooks on nutrition and weight loss from national publishers

d. Published articles from health and nutrition magazines and website

a. Discussing proper techniques and appropriate uses for dynamic stretching

b. Leading a client through exercises to improve shoulder stability

c. Offering solutions to a client who exhibits signs of depression that impact exercise

adherence

d. Teaching a client techniques for self–myofascial release

a. Implementing a core conditioning program to improve postural stability

b. Helping a client to understand and implement a dietary plan

c. Providing isolated massage to sore muscles as part of a structured warm-up

d. Recommending mild anti-inflammatory medications to speed up recovery following

high-intensity workouts

a. Provide the physician with an update on the client’s first session and planned exercise

program

b. Call the referring physician to thank him or her for the referral and promise to refer clients with medical needs in return

c. Obtain written permission from the client prior to communicating with the referring

physician

d. Ask the client if the personal trainer can contact the referring physician

a. Conducting fitness assessments and health screenings to identify exercise limitations

b. Counseling clients through behavior challenges that negatively impact exercise adherence

c. Continuing a rehabilitation exercise program for clients following physical therapy

d. Recommending a specific diet to help a client meet his or her weight-loss goal

a. Teaching a client exercises and self–myofascial release to help him improve tight iliotibial (IT) bands

b. Reviewing a client’s food journal to help her identify areas where she can make healthier choices

c. Listening with empathy to a client’s challenges with family support for her desire to exercise

d. Evaluating a client’s low arches to identify the correct arch support that he should purchase

a. To enhance the earning potential of personal trainers

b. To protect the public from harm

c. To protect personal trainers from lawsuits

d. To enhance the value of personal trainers

a. By meeting with other health professionals

b. By looking for professionals on the internet

c. By asking other clients for their physicians’ contact information

d. By asking other personal trainers for the contacts in their referral network

a. Implement a therapeutic exercise program to reduce soreness and improve function

b. Suggest using common, low-dosage anti-inflammatory medications

c. Provide deep tissue massage to the affected area

d. Discuss proper techniques for stretching the affected muscles

a. Increased risk of falls

b. Lack of physical activity

c. Moderate alcohol use

d. Prior habit of tobacco use

a. Prolonged sitting/sedentary behaviors

b. Caffeine consumption

c. Limited vigorous-intensity exercise

d. Moderate alcohol use

a. USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans

b. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

c. USDHHS Physical Activity Guidelines

d. World Health Organization recommendations

a. Refer the client to a medical professional for evaluation of a potential eating disorder

b. Recommend a meal plan that will increase metabolism and be safer than supplements

c. Provide information on the most effective dietary supplements

d. Explain the potentially harmful side effects of supplements

a. Implementing a core conditioning program

b. Diagnosing the cause of the posture

c. Prescribing a rehabilitative exercise program for the low back

d. Incorporating only machine-based exercises until the postural issue has improved

a. Progress the client to strength and power training for the upper body

b. Evaluate the progress of the client’s rehabilitation

c. Build on the work done in physical therapy

d. Continue to implement the physical therapy exercises

a. Listen with empathy

b. Refer the client to a psychiatrist

c. Offer strategies for improved family support

d. Explain the positive effects of exercise on depression

a. Prescribe a series of ballistic stretches

b. Teach the client self–myofascial release techniques

c. Teach the client to perform self–deep tissue massage

d. Refer the client to a physical therapist

a. Complete a variety of continuing education in a specialty area

b. Take continuing education courses at fitness conferences

c. Find a good business name that conveys expertise

d. Complete a variety of continuing education courses

a. A national personal trainer certification from a recognized organization

b. Ten or more years of experience as a personal trainer

c. A current NCCA-accredited certification as a personal trainer from a CREP member

d. A degree in exercise science or personal training

a. Athletic trainers

b. Exercise professionals

c. Occupational therapists

d. Physical therapists

a. Health coach

b. Psychiatrist

c. Licensed professional counselor

d. Psychologist