Where can a CSEP-CPT work? - correct answer Private and Publicly funded Gyms and Fitness Facilities
Municipal Recreation Centres
University/College Fitne... [Show More] ss Facilities
Fitness Establishments across Canada
Private Clinics
Their clientele may include:
- Apparently healthy individuals
- Individuals with a stable health condition who are able to exercise independently
- Individuals of all ages (see CSEP-Path for specifics/more information)
CSEP-CPT Scope of Practice - correct answer The CSEP-CPT:
- Conducts pre-participation health screening assessments on all clients using evidence-based tools, and gathers information about physical activity and lifestyle behaviours.
- Administers various fitness assessments on clients including submaximal aerobic fitness, musculoskeletal fitness, and body composition measurements.
- Gathers and applies information about the physical activity, fitness, and lifestyle of a client or group of clients to design, implement, and monitor client-tailored submaximal exercise programs for healthier living.
- Recognizes their own area of expertise and refers clients who fall outside that expertise to a CSEP-CEP, physician, or other appropriate healthcare provider.
A CSEP-CPT is NOT sanctioned by CSEP to:
- Use an ECG for any purpose.
- Utilize any assessment protocols or design exercise programs that require maximal aerobic or anaerobic effort.
- Assess muscular strength using maximal 1 RM assessment protocols or design programs based on resistance loads exceeding 90% of the predicted 1 RM.
- Administer fitness assessments, or design, implement, and monitor client-tailored exercise prescription strategies for populations with unstable or more than one medical condition, or that the CSEP-CPT feels ill-equipped to address.
Define 'apparently healthy' and 'stable health conditions'. - correct answer Apparently Healthy: When an individual has not been diagnosed with any health conditions and does not have any obvious signs and symptoms suggesting the development of any health conditions. GAQ all 'no' answers and a signed and dated declaration.
Stable Health Conditions: Generally considered to be an individual who has been diagnosed with a health condition such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, etc. but meets the following criteria:
- Client is being medically managed
- Client is asymptomatic (producing or showing no symptoms)
- Client is not experiencing difficulty controlling the condition with medication (if prescribed)
- The benefits of physical activity for the client clearly outweigh the risks
* This is a general example. Each health condition is different.
Step 1: Ask - Get to Know the Client - correct answer Pre-meeting and first meeting. Health and physical activity screening, establishing rapport, and gathering information on the client that will help with program design.
Tools #1-8, #29, and #30
Step 2: Assess - Physical Activity, Fitness, and Lifestyle - correct answer Selecting and performing appropriate assessments as a detailed examination of the client's physical activity, fitness, and skill levels, as well as health benefit ratings, and understanding their current lifestyle.
Tools #9-13, and #30-37.
Step 3: Advise - Evaluation Report and Discussion - correct answer Present and discuss the assessment findings, supporting the client through weighing of options and setting priorities for their active lifestyle.
Tools #14-16, and #26-28.
Step 4: Agree - Devise and Action Plan - correct answer Examine options for realizing the client's commitment to change. Develop a tailored action plan with SMART goals and strategies.
Tools #17-22, and 35.
S - Specific: Well-defined clear actions.
M - Measurable: Objective and quantifiable so both the client and trainer know when they've been achieved.
A - Actionable/Attainable: Based on things the client will do.
R - Relevant/Realistic: They must be important, meaningful, and sustainable for the client.
T - Time: Without a set deadline, there is no sense of urgency.
Step 5: Assist and Arrange - Providing Continuing Support - correct answer Meeting wrap up. Establish timing and format of follow-up and continuing support. Establish the basis of a continuing relationship to help the client stay on track, track their physical activity, and share their feelings and experiences with it.
Tools #23 and #24.
Best Practices - correct answer - Physical activity readiness screening
- Pre-meeting information and help the client prepare by informing them of proper clothing, where and time to meet, letting them know what to expect, etc.
- Be prepared
- Be sensitive to the client
- Be professional
- Be inclusive
- Be authentic
- Engage the client with strategic and open-ended questioning
- Demonstrate interest and acceptance
- Be observant
- Use professional judgment when determining which assessments are appropriate for the client
- Encourage without pushing
- Delay providing advice until the end of assessments for a full profile
The client may choose to undertake a full or partial assessment according to their needs and comfort level.
Welcome Letter Tool - correct answer Tool #1 should be shared with the client at least 48 hours before the appointment with relevant attachments.
> GAQ, AAL-Q, PARMed-X, Consent Form, PASB-Q, and FANTASTIC Lifestyle Checklist
Abilities for Active Living Questionnaire (AAL-Q) - correct answer Tool #5 helps identify whether or not the client has a disability that may require some accommodation on the part of the CPT or facility to facilitate successful meetings and sessions.
Get Active Questionnaire (GAQ) - correct answer Tool#2 is a health screening tool to determine whether or not the client is within your scope of practice, able to state a physical activity program, or whether or not they will need to be first referred to a physician or other exercise professional if they have certain symptoms or diagnosed conditions.
PARMed-X for Pregnancy - correct answer Tool #4 is used if a woman indicates she is pregnant, completion of this tool is required and she needs to review the form with her obstetrician/gynecologist.
Informed Consent - correct answer Tool #6 and #7 are adult or youth forms required which describes the nature of the assessments and outlines the client's responsibilities when working with a qualified exercise professional. [Show Less]
