PE Test 8 – Fitness and Wellness Careers

Which area of study is NOT related to the health and wellness field?
A.
environmental science
B.
nutrition
C.
exercise science
D.
kinesiology

A. environmental science

Over the next decade, the employment of fitness works is expected to increase by _____.
A.
25%
B.
29%
C.
33%
D.
35%

B. 29%

Which of the following requires the longest amount of time in college?
A.
nutritionist
B.
sports physician
C.
occupational therapist
D.
health educator

B. sports physician

Group fitness instructors __________.
A.
demonstrate proper techniques for yoga and aerobics
B.
supervise the rehabilitation of sports injuries
C.
manage food service systems for schools
D.
teach good health concepts and facts

A. demonstrate proper techniques for yoga and aerobics

All of the careers in the health and wellness field are positions dedicated to helping people.
True or False

True

Careers in the fitness and wellness industry __________.
A.
include only one type of position
B.
all require a doctor’s degree
C.
are generally low paying jobs
D.
include a wide variety of opportunities

D. include a wide variety of opportunities

For a career as a nutritionist, a bachelor’s degree is required.
True or False

True

Every career choice has both positive and negative aspects.
True or False

True

A primary role of a sports physician __________.
A.
involves working with clients to improve their basic motor skills
B.
includes the diagnoses of sports injuries
C.
entails motivating people during exercise routines
D.
none of the above

B. includes the diagnoses of sports injuries

Whose work is most likely to be part-time and at several locations?
A.
physical therapist
B.
sports physician
C.
nutritionist
D.
group fitness instructor

D. group fitness instructor

Pilates and yoga instructors require specialized training separate from that of personal trainers.

True

The athletic trainer helps athletes avoid injuries and assists in their rehabilitation after an injury.

True

Every career choice has both positive and negative aspects.

True

To become a personal trainer, a bachelor’s degree is usually needed.

False

Sports physician salaries are the highest of the health and wellness professionals, and it takes the least amount of time to get started in that career.

False

To obtain a certification in the health and wellness field, one must first graduate from high school.

True

The responsibilities of a physical therapist include teaching group fitness courses of all levels.

False