Legal Issues and Responsibilities Legal Issues and Responsibilities for group exercise instructors By: Chase Brandner crbrandner published on September 16, 20142 responses 1 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/28 The workout environment should include? Loud rap music Sharp objects Enough space to move freely Strobe lights 2/28 Factors such as poor fit, excess wear, unsuitability to the activity, and the brand Nike all increase the risk of injury. True False 3/28 As a group exercise instructor you must provide safety information when using certain equipment. True False 4/28 All physical activity invokes risk of injury. True False 5/28 Everyone that comes to your facility should sign a __? Informed consent Release or waiver All of the above None of the above 6/28 Most sexual harassment cases involve a female personal trainer and a male client. True False 7/28 Claims related to violations of scope of practice occur most frequently in the area of ___ and involve personal trainers, not group exercise instructors. Medical advise Dietary advise Supplements 8/28 Liability exists as a ___ policy to encourage responsible behavior and to protect the public. Private Public Common unknown 9/28 Most cases today are settled out of court and therefore never actually create case law. True False 10/28 Some areas of potential exposure for liability include the physical setting where program activity occurs, the equipment used, and the nature and quality of exercise instructional techniques. True False 11/28 Any business owner who allows people to enter upon land or into a building is required to provide a reasonably safe environment under theories of? Good samaritan's act Lib law Tort law Business owners Law 12/28 The ACSM and National Strength and Conditioning Association offer industry standards and guidelines relating to matter of facility and equipment ___? Setup Inspection Maintenance Repair Signage All of the above 13/28 As a group exercise instructor you can practice? Without a license. Whatever you want. Only in your scope of knowledge. 14/28 If an accident happens, but the fitness professional has taken every reasonable step to prevent this accident, the accident will not be considered to be the professional's fault. True False 15/28 If you want to use a client's "before and after" pictures for marketing purposes, you should? Use a alternitive name. Not ask for their permission Get a signed release form from them 16/28 Legal liability simply means that one has a legal responsibility for one's acts or omissions, or in other words, the failure to act. True False 17/28 Environmental conditions such as air quality, temperature, humidity levels, and other related matters also impact safety, and have resulted in a significant number of claims against fitness professionals. True False 18/28 ___ claims represent the third area of potential exposure to liability that is seeing growth in the number of claims against personal trainers, but not group exercise instructors. Dietary advice Sexual harassment Medical advice 19/28 A professional group exercise instructor's responsibility is to lead ___, ___ group exercise programs that meet standards and guidelines set by professional organizations and other relevant codes, laws, and regulations. dangerous, ineffective long, strenuous safe, effective short, easy 20/28 The number one claim against fitness facilities and professionals is for injuries related to? Falls Faulty equipment Sanitation 21/28 When teaching a exercise class you should? Push them beyond their limits. Tell them to fight through their fatigue. Tell them not to over do it. 22/28 As a group exercise instructor, you must understand ___ before assuming leadership of any exercise classes. legal issues and responsibilities peoples emotions 23/28 Personal training goals should be taken into consideration when leading group exercise classes. True False 24/28 The second leading reason for claims against group exercise instructor's according to insurance providers is injury resulting from equipment use. True False 25/28 If floor surfaces are wet and incapable of correction before the session occurs you should? Continue with the session anyway Move or reschedule Let the participants decide 26/28 Appropriate clothing and footwear should be comfortable, ___, and allow movement. Stylish Breathable Under armor only Concealing 27/28 Some measures to reduce liability risk include using legal forms such as? waivers release statements liability insurance All of the above 28/28 ACSM's certified professionals maintain ___ professional standards. No High Low Mediocre
