Question 1

__________ is a process whereby individuals demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in content, skills, and abilities of the specific areas for which they are intending to work.

Accepted Answer

A)   Certification
B)   Licensure
C)   Registration
D)   Documentation A

Question 2

Credentialing is defined as providing certified documents showing that an individual is entitled to recognition or has a right to perform certain functions or actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

An individual desiring to work professionally to help individuals recover from injuries and medical procedures would most likely join which of the following professional organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)   National Strength and Conditioning Association
B)   Society for Health and Physical Educators
C)   International Society for Motor Control
D)   American Physical Therapy Association D

Question 4

All professional organizations with a relationship to exercise science have mission statements that serve to guide the direction of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A physician assistant can only practice professionally under physician supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Athletic trainers most often possess the professional credential of:

Accepted Answer

A)   certification.
B)   registration.
C)   licensure.
D)   documentation.

Question 7

The Healthy People initiatives were established to assess the major risks to health and wellness, changing public health priorities, and addressing the emerging issues related to our nation's health preparedness and prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Certification, licensure, and registration examinations are usually administered by professional organizations in an attempt to ensure that individuals and programs meet a defined level of curricular expectation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Educational qualifications for employment in an allied health profession field can range from a bachelor's degree to an advanced professional degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The International Society of Motor Control develops and presents the most advanced information regarding injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

__________ is the federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.

Accepted Answer

A)   American Medical Association
B)   World Health Organization
C)   Department of Health and Human Services
D)   The Cooper Institute

Question 12

Both physical and occupational therapists must possess the professional credential of:

Accepted Answer

A)   professional citation.
B)   registration.
C)   licensure.
D)   certification.

Question 13

__________ may diagnose and treat conditions of the leg, ankle, and foot.

Accepted Answer

A)   Biomedical engineer
B)   Podiatrist
C)   Physician assistant
D)   Clinical exercise physiologist

Question 14

An employer seeking help with job related activities within their business would most likely choose to work with:

Accepted Answer

A)   an athletic trainer.
B)   a biomedical engineer.
C)   a dietician.
D)   an ergonomist.

Question 15

Certification examinations generally include only interactive components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following organizations is responsible for protecting the health of the citizens of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   Department of Health and Human Services
B)   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C)   National Institutes of Health
D)   Office of Public Health and Science

Question 17

A primary factor contributing to the increased opportunities for professional careers in exercise science is:

Accepted Answer

A)   an increase in the level of physical activity by the general public.
B)   an increase in the number of lifestyle-related diseases.
C)   a decrease in the number of professional programs in exercise science.
D)   a decrease in the desire for health knowledge by the general public.

Question 18

Dieticians most often possess the professional credential of:

Accepted Answer

A)   certification.
B)   registration.
C)   licensure.
D)   professional listing.

Question 19

Licensure requirements and regulations are consistent across states because federal agencies are responsible for monitoring the licensure of allied healthcare professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some professional organizations require students to graduate from an accredited program of study to qualify to take a national certification or licensure examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Careers and Professional Issues in Exercise Science

__________ is a process whereby individuals demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in content, skills, and abilities of the specific areas for which they are intending to work.

Credentialing is defined as providing certified documents showing that an individual is entitled to recognition or has a right to perform certain functions or actions.

An individual desiring to work professionally to help individuals recover from injuries and medical procedures would most likely join which of the following professional organizations?

All professional organizations with a relationship to exercise science have mission statements that serve to guide the direction of the organization.

A physician assistant can only practice professionally under physician supervision.

Athletic trainers most often possess the professional credential of:

The Healthy People initiatives were established to assess the major risks to health and wellness, changing public health priorities, and addressing the emerging issues related to our nation's health preparedness and prevention.

Certification, licensure, and registration examinations are usually administered by professional organizations in an attempt to ensure that individuals and programs meet a defined level of curricular expectation.

Educational qualifications for employment in an allied health profession field can range from a bachelor's degree to an advanced professional degree.

The International Society of Motor Control develops and presents the most advanced information regarding injury prevention and rehabilitation.

__________ is the federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.

Both physical and occupational therapists must possess the professional credential of:

__________ may diagnose and treat conditions of the leg, ankle, and foot.

An employer seeking help with job related activities within their business would most likely choose to work with:

Certification examinations generally include only interactive components.

Which of the following organizations is responsible for protecting the health of the citizens of the United States?

A primary factor contributing to the increased opportunities for professional careers in exercise science is:

Dieticians most often possess the professional credential of:

Licensure requirements and regulations are consistent across states because federal agencies are responsible for monitoring the licensure of allied healthcare professionals.

Some professional organizations require students to graduate from an accredited program of study to qualify to take a national certification or licensure examination.