6 A's Flashcards
What are the 6 A’s?
Ask, Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, Arrange
What are some objectives during the ‘ASK’ phase?
Meeting the client - orientating them to the process, getting to know them, establish rapport. Learning their history with PA and activity, interests, and knowledge
Pre-participation health screening process - GAQ, informed consent, RHR, BP, etc
What are the main goals of Step 2: Assess?
Fitness assessment - anthropology, aerobic, and MSK testing
Full OR partial assessments depending on needs and possibilities for clients
What are the objectives of Step 3: Advise?
Present and discuss the assessment findings - support client through weighing of options and setting priorities based around their ideal active lifestyle
Put results in perspective of their HBR
Explain how changes (in behaviour) can help them achieve better health/wellbeing
Link results to what is important to them (NOT YOU!)
What are some tools to use within Step 1: Ask?
Welcome letter
Informed consent
GAQ + reference document
Client info sheet
AAL-Q
What are some tools to use in Step 2: Assess?
PASB-Q
Healthy sleep assessment
SOC-Q
Anthropometry
Aerobic fitness assessment
MSK fitness assessment
What are some tools to use in Step 3: Advise?
CSEP-PATH Evaluation Summary
How do you know if a client is ready to move into Stage 4: Agree?
Their readiness for change/to move to action will be evident in their ‘change talk’ - they express their desire, reason, ability, or commitment to change
What is the objective of Step 4: Agree?
Identifying a specific goal and the tactics a client will use to make this change a reality
Developing a tailored action n plan with SMART goals and tactics
What are some best practice options in order to work with a client to create an action plan?
Use the info gathered previously (steps 1-3) to inform the plan
Consider:
- Goals + expectations
- Current lifestyle demands/barriers
- Current PA and SB patterns
- Current level of fitness - strengths/weaknesses
MUST be ‘change talk’ before proceeding to this stage - if not, move to Stage 5: Assist
What are some tools to use with Stage 4: Agree?
Inventory of Lifestyle Needs and Activity Preferences
Goal Setting Worksheet
CSEP-PATH Prescription Card
What are some objectives for Step 5: Assist?
Explore the motivations, ambivalence, and/or barriers to exercise of the client
How would you use reflection to elicit change talk?
Quantity: The more someone talks about change, the more likely they are to attempt it!
Reinforce change talk by linking it to client’s goals. Makes it more realistic and achievable/enjoyable
