Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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A trainer advertises 'guaranteed 30-pound weight loss in 30 days.' Which ethical principle is most violated?
Answer: Honesty and truthful advertising
Unrealistic guarantees mislead consumers and violate truthful-marketing standards and FTC rules.
A trainer holding only a general fitness certification calls themselves a 'physical therapist' on their website. What is the main issue?
Answer: Misrepresentation of credentials and use of a protected licensed title
Physical therapist is a state-licensed title, and claiming it without licensure is misrepresentation and may be illegal.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what must a fitness facility generally provide to members with disabilities?
Answer: Reasonable accommodations and accessible facilities
The ADA requires public accommodations to provide reasonable access and accommodations.
A client wants to stop a recommended exercise program against the trainer's advice. Respecting this choice reflects which ethical principle?
Answer: Autonomy
Autonomy means respecting a competent client's right to make their own decisions.
A trainer realizes a colleague is regularly training clients while intoxicated. What is the most appropriate professional action?
Answer: Report the behavior to management or the certifying body
Professional codes call for reporting conduct that endangers clients through proper channels.
Which pre-participation screening tool is widely recommended to identify individuals who may need medical clearance before exercise?
Answer: PAR-Q+
The PAR-Q+ is a validated self-screening questionnaire for exercise readiness.
A coach intentionally instructs an athlete to injure an opponent's star player. Which professional standard is primarily violated?
Answer: Sportsmanship and duty to avoid harm
Encouraging deliberate harm violates sportsmanship codes and the duty to avoid harm to others.
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