Chapter 3: Client Assessment

Question 1

What is the purpose of the initial client assessment?

a) To learn about the client
b) To efficiently tailor the proper workout regimen
c) To understand the likes and dislikes of the client
d) All of the above

Answer 1

d) All of the above

Question 2

One of the many jobs a personal trainer has is to advise the client on how to handle any unresolved medical issues they may have. True or false?

Answer 2

False

Question 3

In order to keep the client’s medical information private the personal trainer should put a [_______] in the assessment form.

Answer 3

Confidentiality clause.

Question 4

All of the following are considered lifestyle categories: hobbies, physical activities, working in front of a computer, and nutritional habits. True or false?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Knowing what medications the client is taking and possible side effects are important because:

a) The trainer may need to borrow some if the medication runs out
b) The client may be allergic to certain medications
c) There may be conflicts between the recommended workout and the medication
d) The trainer may need to refill the prescription

Answer 5

c) There may be conflicts between the recommended workout and the medication

Question 6

Small changes in one’s daily routine like parking farther away from a building or taking the stairs can have a large impact on fitness goals. True or false?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Why do most people hire a personal trainer?

Answer 7

To add that special benefit that the client has been missing as a means of fulfilling weight loss or fitness goals. AKA, help them meet their goals…

Question 8

The optimum regimen that is specific to the client’s needs can be best designed when the assessment is [__________].

Answer 8

Thorough.

Question 9

The best way to conduct an initial assessment is to:

a) Give the client the form to take home so it is not filled out in a hurry
b) Let the client fill the form out while demonstrating how to stretch
c) Going over the form with the client personally
d) E-mail it so the client will not be inconvenienced by having to write the answers.

Answer 9

c) Going over the form with the client personally

Question 10

If the client has a condition such as lower back pain, the trainer should encourage the client to perform strength training for that region without prior approval from a health care physician. True or False.

Answer 10

False.