Chapter 25

which of these is defined as the standard that is owed to fitness clients by personal trainers?

• standard of litigation

• standard of defense

• standard of professionalism

• standard of care

which of the following is defined as a legal situation in which the personal trainer acts with substandard care that results in an injury?

• intentional tort

• negligence

• unintentional tort

• strict liability

which of the following is defined as the monetary loss due to the injury, which can include both economic damages (medical costs, lost wages) and noneconomic damages (pain, suffering) ?

• duty

• breach of duty

• causation

• damages

which of the following is true regarding equipment and facility safety?

• a personal trainer working as an independent contractor cannot be considered responsible for facility equipment

• clients in their own homes cannot be considered invitees

• a personal trainer is responsible for a safe environment if that environment is the client's own home

• clients of fitness facilities are not considered business invitees

a plaintiff cannot move forward with a case once the statute of limitations has passed, under any circumstances

• true

• false