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Chapter 1 Power Point

Chapter 1 Power Point. The Personal Trainers Scope of Practice. Role and Scope of Practice. 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Increase activity levels to improve health. It is recommended to perform at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity physical activity*

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Chapter 1 Power Point

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  1. Chapter 1 Power Point The Personal Trainers Scope of Practice

  2. Role and Scope of Practice • 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans • Increase activity levels to improve health. • It is recommended to perform at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity physical activity* • Walk 30 minutes most days of the week is suggested by the Surgeon General. • Health Benefits • Reduce risk for multiple diseases at all age levels • Improve cardiovascular and respiratory fitness levels • Improve health biomarkers • Improve body composition

  3. Health Care Field • Personal trainers commonly work with multiple other fields associated with health care • Working with other specialists help improve the overall health of the client. • Credentialed Professions include • Rehabilitation, nutrition, physician/nurse practitioner, mental health, alternative healthcare, and trainers/coaches/instructors • Important for personal trainers to not perform activities associated with other professions as it is outside of the personal trainers scope of practice

  4. Scope of Practice • What can a personal trainer do? • Refer clients to the appropriate health care professional. • Identify risk factors for disease through assessment screens • Recommend general information around nutrition provided it aligns with www.choosemyplate.gov and the MyPlate Food Guidance System.* • Education clients about the benefits of a balanced diet but do not recommend any specific diet or foods.* • Coach clients on exercise technique and program design • Determine exercise limitations through the screening process

  5. Scope of Practice • What a Personal Trainer cannot do • Diagnose* illnesses, injuries or disease • Prescribe medication, treatment or therapies • Prescribe diets or supplements: Registered Dietician* is the main person to provide a meal plan • Rehabilitate* clients who are injured or post surgery • Counsel clients regarding to issues in their life • Refer to the client as a patient • Memorize Table 1-2 and 1-3

  6. Scope of Practice • Although personal trainers do not fall under the professions that are required to use HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) it is important to stick to HIPAA standards. • Always ensure the clients confidentiality around their medical information by storing information in a locked file cabinet or password protected electronic file.* • The client is in charge of who has access to medical history. • Do not share information about your clients unless you have a written note indicating permission to do so.

  7. Continuing Education • Recommended 20 hours of exercise science, health, or fitness related education every 2 years to retain your ACE CPT Certification. • The most credible source of information regarding fitness and health comes from peer reviewed scientific journals. They are also the best place to seek continuing education.

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