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| Initial Client Consultation and Assessment | Components of and preparation for the initial client consultation; required client paperwork prior to the interview, Effective written and verbal communication and use of varied channels, Components and limitations of health/medical history, preparticipation screening, informed consent, trainer-client contracts, and organizational policies, Use and order of medical clearance for exercise testing and program participation. About 25% of the exam. |
| Exercise Programming and Implementation | Risks and benefits of exercise for healthy adults, older adults, children/adolescents, pregnant clients, and medically cleared clients with chronic disease or cognitive/psychological disorders, Health conditions requiring medical consultation before activity; environmental precautions and modifications, Health- and skill-related fitness components and program development for specific needs, Selecting exercise modalities by training age, goals, and functional capacity; principles of specificity and progression. About 43% of the exam. |
| Exercise Leadership, Client Education and Client Engagement | Verbal and nonverbal positive reinforcement (eye contact, targeted praise, empathy) and leadership techniques to increase engagement, Identifying learning preferences (auditory, visual, kinesthetic) and applying matched teaching techniques, Applying behavior-change models to guide clients toward positive health choices and new habits, Barriers to exercise adherence (time, injury, fear, lack of knowledge, weather) and strategies to overcome them. About 22% of the exam. |
| Legal and Professional Responsibilities | Scope of practice for the Certified Personal Trainer and practicing within it, Reputable professional resources and referral sources; effective communication with allied health and fitness professionals, Documenting exercise sessions, sharing relevant information with the healthcare team, and performing periodic re-evaluations, Adapting and modifying programs based on input from other members of the healthcare team and client contraindications. About 10% of the exam. |
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