Careers and Professional Issues in EXS

Question 1

What is Credentialing?

Answer 1

Providing certified documents showing that an individual is entitled to recognition or has a right to perform certain functions or actions

Question 2

What is a Credentialing Organization?

Answer 2

Professional organization or governmental agency that oversees and administers examinations or certification, licensure, or registration

Question 3

What is Certification?

Answer 3

Requires individuals, education programs, or institutions to be evaluated and recognized as meeting predetermined standards

Question 4

What is Accreditation?

Answer 4

Individual programs or facilities are required to meet specific criteria related to curriculum, staff, facilities, and environment

Question 5

What is Licensure?

Answer 5

Granting of permission by an official or legal authority to an individual or organization to engage in the legal practice of a professional activity that would otherwise be illegal

Question 6

What is Registration?

Answer 6

Documentation of professional qualification information relevant to government licensing requirements

Question 7

What is an Athletic Trainer?

Answer 7

Involved in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to physically active individuals and athletes

Question 8

What is Clinical biomechanics?

Answer 8

Focuses on the mechanics of injury and the principles of prevention, evaluation, and treatment of musculoskeletal problems

Question 9

What is Sport biomechanics?

Answer 9

Examines factors of human movement associated with exercise and training for the purpose of improving sports and athletic performance

Question 10

What is Ergonomics?

Answer 10

The study of the interaction between humans, the objects they use, and the environments in which they function

Question 11

What is a chiropractor?

Answer 11

Involved in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries by using spinal manipulations to improve spinal motion and the body’s function

Question 12

What is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist?

Answer 12

Work with healthy and diseased individuals in a variety of employment settings

Question 13

What are clinical exercise physiologists responsible for performing?

Answer 13

• Health and fitness assessments
• Developing and implementing exercise prescriptions
• Monitoring the effectiveness of the interventions

Question 14

What does a Dietician or Sport Dietician do?

Answer 14

• Assesses the nutritional needs of an individual
• Develops and assists with the implementation of nutritional programs
• Advises patients and clients on health and disease-related conditions

Question 15

What does a Exercise and Sport Psychologist do?

Answer 15

-Work with healthy and diseased individuals and athletes of all performance and competition levels to enhance the psychological components of successful performance

Question 16

What does a personal trainer do?

Answer 16

Works with individuals to assess functional capacity

Question 17

What is a Medical Doctor?

Answer 17

• Licensed Professional
• Involved in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of illness and injuries to individuals

Question 18

What is an Occupational Therapist?

Answer 18

• Assists individuals with physically, mentally, emotionally or developmentally crippling conditions to maintain or recover working skills and daily functions
• Helps individuals learn or regain the ability to perform activities of daily living, including dressing, preparing meals, and eating

Question 19

What is a Physical Therapist?

Answer 19

• Develops structured treatment and rehabilitation programs to improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent or limit permanent disability
• Conducts evaluations of muscular fitness, range of motion, and muscle and join functions
• Uses information to develop and implement individualized treatment programs for patients

Question 20

What is a Podiatrist?

Answer 20

• Diagnose and treat conditions of the leg, ankle, and foot

Question 21

What is a Recreational Therapist?

Answer 21

• Uses recreational and activity-based interventions to address the needs of individuals with illness and/or limiting conditions
• Provide treatment services and recreation activities to individuals using arts and crafts, animals, physical activity, exercise, sports, games, dance, drama, music, and community events

Question 22

What is a strength and Conditioning Coach?

Answer 22

• Involved in the development and implementation of specialized training programs for athletes

Question 23

What is a Wellness and Fitness Industry Professional?

Answer 23

• Works with members of the general public to develop and implement physical activity and exercise programs to improve health, wellness, and fitness

Question 24

What is the American Council of Exercise?

Answer 24

Committed to enriching the quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity

Question 25

What is the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance?

Answer 25

Provides wide-ranging and coordinated support, resources, and programs to help professionals improve their skills and abilities to help further enhance the health and well-being of the public

Question 26

What is the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation?

Answer 26

Provides educational and networking opportunities that inform individuals of new advances, current legislative and reimbursement initiatives, as well as member benefits to help improve the care and quality of life for patients with heart and lung diseases

Question 27

What is the American College of Sports Medicine?

Answer 27

Provides support for individuals with an interest in exercise and health

Question 28

What is the American Society of Exercise Physiologists?

Answer 28

Committed to the professional development of exercise physiology, its advancement, and the enhanced credibility of exercise physiologists

Question 29

What is the Association for Applied Sport Psychology?

Answer 29

Promotes the ethical practice, science, and advocacy of sport and exercise psychology

Question 30

What is the International Society of Biomechanics?

Answer 30

Promotes international contacts among scientists, promotes the dissemination of knowledge, and forms liaisons with national organizations

Question 31

What is the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport?

Answer 31

Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas for sport biomechanics researchers, coaches, and teachers

Question 32

What is the International Society of Motor Control?

Answer 32

Dedicated to the development of its members who are interested in basic and applied research in the area of control of movements in biological systems

Question 33

What is the National Athletic Trainers' Association?

Answer 33

Develops and presents the most advanced information regarding injury prevention and rehabilitation

Question 34

What is the National Strength and Conditional Association?

Answer 34

Develops and makes available the most advanced information regarding strength training and conditioning practices, performance enhancement, and injury prevention

Question 35

What is the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity?

Answer 35

Works to disseminate information about the psychology of physical activity, exercise, and sport

Question 36

What is the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group?

Answer 36

Works to promote healthy active lifestyles through practice in sports, cardiovascular, and wellness nutrition and the prevention and treatment of disordered eating