Identification should include a variety of credentials and the governing body overseeing/regulating each credential. Credentials may include NASM-CPT, MD, ATC, DO, PT, PA, PTA, NP, RN, CSCS, PES, DC, DPM, LMP, RT, EMT, EMT-P, EMT-CT, among others.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the credentials for various sports medicine professions? What does each mean? What is the specialty of each?
- Why is it important for an allied healthcare professional to earn credentials?
NASM-Certified Personal Trainer
Chapter 1 The Scientific Rationale for Integrated Thinking
- Explain the history of the profession of personal training.
- Identify common characteristics of personal training clients.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of integrated exercise program design.
- Describe the Optimum Performance Training (OPTâ„¢) model.