Activity 1
Speaker
Have a personal training professional address these topics:
- Overview of personal training
- Educational requirements and recommendations for high school courses
- Benefits and limitations of personal training
- Personal training job opportunities
Divide the Explorers into two small groups. Present each small group with one of the following ethical scenarios and allow them time to discuss how they would address the situation if they were a certified personal trainer. Ask each group to share their final decision with the entire post. Be sure the guest speaker provides feedback on the groups’ responses as well.
ETHICAL SCENARIO 1:
A client says they have pain in their lower back. What would you recommend?
(Because personal trainers are not medical doctors, you should recommend the client see a doctor.)
ETHICAL SCENARIO 2:
A client invites you to dinner. What would you do?
(It’s recommended that trainers keep a professional relationship with clients. Because dinner is a social engagement, you should decline the invitation.)