Chapter 12

2. A demographic trend increasing the demand for health and fitness professionals.
5. A field focusing on population-based programs for disease prevention and wellness.
9. A specialist who assesses fitness levels and creates individualized exercise programs.
10. A professional who helps individuals change behaviors for optimal health.
11. Core goal is to improve ______ functioning...
14. The overarching industry aimed at improving physical and mental well-being.
15. A leadership position responsible for managing fitness facilities and staff.
16. A professional who works with athletes to prevent and treat injuries.
17. The 1996 report from this office emphasized the importance of physical activity for public health.

1. A licensed professional who helps patients recover from injuries and improve mobility.
3. Type of disease that is not contagious.
4. A critical component of health and fitness that registered dietitians specialize in.
6. The study of human movement, often required for careers in health and fitness.
7. A fitness professional who specializes in weight management, stress management, and sport conditioning.
8. Abbreviation for noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
12. Required by many employers to validate a health and fitness professional’s expertise.
13. The Surgeon General's ______ stated that physical activity is no longer merely a recreational endeavor.