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Registered Dietitian - ✔✔Individuals trained in nutrition, food chemistry, diet planning and graduated from a c... ollege program accredited by the ADA The protein requirement of children is _____ (blank) than that of an adult. - ✔✔slightly higher Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are ____ (blank) - ✔✔polyunsaturated fats A trans fat is - ✔✔An unsaturated fat that has been hydrogenated Glucose is a ____ (blank) - ✔✔simple sugar This substance affects athletic performance more than any other nutrient - ✔✔Protein Starch and fiber are examples of which kind of carbohydrate - ✔✔polysaccharide Nutrients that should be consumed 15-60 minutes following exercise to enhance recovery and development - ✔✔protein and carbohydrates Triglycerides are ____ (blank) - ✔✔ The RDA represents amounts of nutrients found to be be adequate for approximately ____ (blank) of the population - ✔✔ Carbohydrate loading prior to an endurance event is designed to maximize ____ (blank) - ✔✔ Nutrient dense carbohydrate sources include - ✔✔pasta, fruit and sweetened low-fat dairy products According to Anshel (2007), exercise psychology evolves around which topics? - ✔✔1. Motivation 2. Barriers of exercise 3. Exercise adherence 4. Exercise dependence (addiction) 5. Exercise's relationship with mental health issues 6. Interventions 7. Cognitive and behavioral strategies and their effect on exercise 8. Personality traits and characteristics of exercisers A client who is experiencing a low blood sugar and feeling faint is demonstrating symptoms of ___ (blank) - ✔✔Hypoglycemic reaction During the initial assessment, this exercise is best for assessing lower body strength - ✔✔leg press The three minute step test is utilized to determine an individual's ___ (blank) - ✔✔cardiovascular fitness and tolerance to exercise What actions contribute to a healthy cardiovascular system? - ✔✔1. Consistent sleep hours and patterns 2. Reduce stress 3. Perform safe and consistent exercise During an isometric exercise, muscle length ___ (blank) - ✔✔remains relatively constant; stabilizes the load ex: holding the elbow still at 90 degrees bicep curl Allowing a body to adapt to a new stimulus before moving onto the next level of fitness training requires approximately ____ (blank) - ✔✔4-8 weeks What is an accurate description of "training frequency"? - ✔✔number of workouts a client performs in one week Between eccentric, isometric and concentric, ___ is the "strongest and ___ is the "weakest" - ✔✔eccentric is the strongest, concentric is the weakest The kinetic chain consists of ___ (blank) - ✔✔muscular system, nervous system and skeletal system Interval workouts in a cardiovascular training regimen should be utilized during which stages of training? - ✔✔intermediate and advanced stages What are the guidelines to follow for Exercise Instruction? - ✔✔1. Goal 2. Starting Position 3. Motion In an incline bench press, what would be the "motion"? - ✔✔Lower weight in controlled manner Those muscles that contract first in every exercise and are the muscles that resists movement are the ___ (blank) - ✔✔core muscles The lever arm responsible for movement of a load or work, is referred to as the ____ (blank) - ✔✔ The division of muscle through three layers of fascia (endomysium, perymysium and epimysium) during muscle contraction is significant because - ✔✔ Which muscles are primarily responsible for scapular elevation? - ✔✔upper trapezius The prime mover of the hip flexion is - ✔✔ Positive self-talk, creating routines and eliminating distractions are examples of - ✔✔focusing strategies Research has shown that with regard to antidepressants: - ✔✔ An individual who has regular episodes of overeating and uses different methods such as vomiting or abusing laxatives is a sign of ___ (blank) - ✔✔bulimia Eating disorders in athletes should be evaluated and treated by - ✔✔a clinical sport psychologist What percent of Americans engage in the recommended levels of physical activity by the CDC? - ✔✔25% Most researchers argue that vigorous exercise programs for non-athletes are - ✔✔ The stages of Change Model is also known as the - ✔✔transtheoretical model With regard to personality and exercise, one study noted that exercise increased - ✔✔ An anticipated positive outcome of distributing a professional promotional flyer would be - ✔✔potential clients will see that you have revenue from previous client success In determining how much to charge for a personal training session, what is appropriate? - ✔✔ When a client requires a refund, the payment should be in the form of ___ (blank) - ✔✔ From a legal standpoint, what are good ways to market a training program? - ✔✔1. Open a personal training website 2. Networking with local businesses 3. Network with doctors, therapists and chiropractors and establish a referral system What percentage of individuals who begin an exercise program will drop out within 6 months? - ✔✔50% What are appropriate/acceptable communication vehicles for advertising a personal training business? - ✔✔1. community newsletters 2. corporate publications 3. local magazines NOT: flyers delivered door to door Other than educational levels, what is a crucial differentiating factor between professional fitness trainers and personal fitness trainers? - ✔✔business and sales The Rule of Seven states - ✔✔a consumer will typically hear about a business seven times before making a decision What are some advantages/disadvantages to working in a club environment? - ✔✔Advantages: -Full support system -Liability is typically the employer's responsibility Disadvantages: -personal trainer is subject to constant supervision What is the least attractive way to build a personal training business? Most attractive way? - ✔✔Most attractive: -launch a personal website or pay an outside party to do so -network with a sports nutrition store -create networking opportunities at a local coffee shop Least attractive: -ask a sporting goods stores, located 2 hours away, to display your brochures Poor/great customer service examples - ✔✔Poor: -remembering to represent a positive image and high level of professionalism -never missing an opportunity to meet and greet every club member, every day -expressing ideas well through verbal communication, vocal tonality and body language Great: -giving the impression that clients' questions are inconvenient Recommended/NOT recommended characteristic for increasing client base - ✔✔Recommended: -staying fit -advertising -creating a plan for success NOT Recommended: -offering free sessions A client should be requested to sign a Release of Medical Information form when: - ✔✔the client reports multiple serious medical complications When publicizing services as a personal trainer, one should: - ✔✔use a variety of communication vehicles to gain exposure with several audiences Barring a contraindications from a health history of a client, who should NOT perform a body weight squat as part of the client assessment protocol? - ✔✔ According to ACSM guidelines, which of the following individuals meets the threshold criteria for counting family history as a positive risk factor? - ✔✔a male whose father had a heart attack at age 48 Which assessment is best suited to be performed at the end of the initial assessment protocol? - ✔✔aerobic capacity The level of an individuals exertion during exercise is most accurately determined by - ✔✔use of the RPE (rate of perceived exertion) scale and heart rate monito [Show More]

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