1.11 Goal setting

Question 1

What is at risk of happening if you fail to correctly support and monitor clients?

Answer 1

They can relapse

Question 2

What is the key to success for supporting and monitoring clients?

Answer 2

Understanding where they are in the stages of change

Question 3

What should you do with clients to help them determine their goals?

Answer 3

Ask them lots of questions

Question 4

Which 8 factors should be discussed with clients to help them set their goals?

Answer 4

1. Barriers
2. Exercise history
3. Exercise preferences
4. Fitness levels
5. Lifestyle
6. Medical conditions
7. Motivational drivers
8. Stress levels

Question 5

What type of goals should be set?

Answer 5

SMARTER goals

Question 6

What does SMARTER stand for?

Answer 6

Specific, Measurable, Agreed, Realistic, Time-oriented, Evaluated, Recordable

Question 7

How should goals be broken down?

Answer 7

Into short, medium and long term goals

Question 8

Why is it helpful to break down goals into short, medium and long term?

Answer 8

To create tangible milestones

Question 9

What is the timeframe for a long term goal?

Answer 9

1 year or more

Question 10

What is the timeframe for a medium term goal?

Answer 10

3 months-1 year

Question 11

What is the timeframe for a short term goal?

Answer 11

1 week-3 months

Question 12

How often should goals be reviewed?

Answer 12

Regularly

Question 13

Targets should be…? (x2)

Answer 13

1. Flexible
2. Adaptable