Personal Trainer Activity Leadership 2

Flashcards to help review key terms and concepts related to personal training and activity leadership.

Screening for Physical Activity

The process of evaluating an individual’s health status to determine if they can safely initiate or continue an exercise program.

FITT Principle

A guideline for exercise prescription that stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of exercise.

Preparticipation Health Screening

A process to identify individuals who may require medical clearance before starting an exercise program.

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

Various health indicators that increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, such as age, family history, and lifestyle choices.

Medical Clearance

A formal permission from a healthcare provider confirming an individual is safe to participate in exercise.

ACSM

American College of Sports Medicine, an organization that provides guidelines for exercise testing and prescription.

Health Related Components of Fitness

Aspects of fitness that affect overall health, including cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

PAR-Q+

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, a tool used to assess an individual's readiness for physical activity.

Informed Consent

A process ensuring that a participant understands the risks and benefits of exercise, and voluntarily agrees to participate.

Risk Modulators

Factors that can increase or decrease the likelihood of exercise-related cardiovascular events.