Definition Of Peraonal Trainer Flashcards
What equipment does every personal trainer need in case of emergency
CPR- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
AEDs- automated external defibrillation
Top 13 rules every personal trainer needs to follow
- Act with integrity with your clients
- Act with integrity with your collegues
- Ensure a safe and enjoyable training environment
- Distinguish between personal convictions or opinions and professional duties and responsibilities
- Always keep clients best interest first
- Refer clients to appropriate qualified professional
- Keep abreast of new developments, concepts, and practices
- Respect clients right to privacy
- Avoid sexually orientated comments or banter
- Provide non-biased, fair, and equal treatment
- Use advertisements
- Maintain appearance
- Remain focused
To avoid legal issues or be charged with negligence what should your clients sign
Waivers,release forms, and liability insurance and go over policies and guidelines
What should you do before you start training a client
Pre-activity health screening
Characteristics of a personal trainer
Knowledgable Empathetic Professional Psychologists Companions Communicators -visual -auditory -kin esthetic Teacher Patient Considerate Versatile Salesman Proactive Scope of practice
What is a personal trainer
Person who works one on one with a client to plan or implement an excercise regimen
Top 10gym etiquette rules
- Wipe off equipment
- Let people work in
- Don’t do aerobics in weight room
- Don’t lift weights in stretching area
- Keep weight room floor clear of clutter
6 when using Dumbbells, stand back a few feet from rack - Use the equipment for what it is designed for
- If a person has head phones leave them alone
- Don’t stand in someone’s line of sight in the mirror
- Return all equipment to its proper place
What is the meaning of vicarious liability
Responsible for the negligent acts or omissions of their employees in the the course of their employment
