CFP PTS Framework

Question 1

What is Stage 1 of the framework?

Answer 1

Launch
information gathering and rapport-building
PAR-Q+
Goal setting with emotional connection
passive and dynamic assessments
selling is helping

Question 2

What is Stage 2 of the framework?

Answer 2

Orbit
planning and delivering personal training
periodization
program design
session delivery
reassessment

Question 3

What is periodization?

Answer 3

organizing training in time blocks

Question 4

What is PAR-Q+?

Answer 4

Physical Activity Readiness Questionaire
+health history form

Question 5

What is motivational interviewing?

Answer 5

a style of communication that enables someone to essentially talk themselves into behavior change

Question 6

How often should a resassessment be done?

Answer 6

every 4-6 weeks

Question 7

What are the 4 core skills of motivational interviewing?

Answer 7

OARS
Asking open-ended questions
Affirmation
Reflective listening
Summarizing

Question 8

3 typical client goals

Answer 8

changes in body composition
improvement in quality of life
improvement in athletic performance

Question 9

What is a SMART goal?

Answer 9

Specific
Measurable
Attainable - this is the action plan
Realistic - little goals
Time-sensitive

Question 10

What is an outcome goal?

Answer 10

focus on the result of what a person is working towards.

Question 11

What is a process goal?

Answer 11

concentrate on behavior changes that need to occur to reach the goal

Question 12

What is fit privilege?

Answer 12

a level of physical activity that is socially acceptable - thereby allowing a certain level of acceptance, inclusion, and respect in the world.

Question 13

What is self-efficacy?

Answer 13

belief in one’s abilities to meet challenges and complete tasks

Question 14

What are passive assessments?

Answer 14

refer to health screening that can be done without risk to the client
blood pressure
resting heart rate
5 point posture assessment

Question 15

What are dynamic assessments?

Answer 15

movement screens that demonstrate a client’s mobility, stability, and ROM of upper and lower body as well as core

Question 16

How to create emotional value for your clients?

Answer 16

relationship building and emotional intelligence to help clients feel like you truly care about them
introduce the client to a community of exercisers
remain professional but caring

Question 17

Assessments are necessary to…

Answer 17

to collect baseline metrics to compare against when you reassess
to help you program the right exercises and keep your clients safe

Question 18

What are the steps of the transtheoretical model of change?

Answer 18

Pre-contemplation
contemplation
preparation
action
maintenance
relapse

Question 19

Describe precontemplation and 1 intervention strategy.

Answer 19

not seriously thinking about changing or starting an exercise program
increase awareness of the importance of exercise and emphasize the benefits

Question 20

Describe contemplation and 1 intervention strategy.

Answer 20

starting to think about exercising and have most likely identified a course of action
provide clear and specific recommendations for an exercise program

Question 21

Describe preparation and 1 intervention strategy.

Answer 21

read to start taking action, taking small steps.
provide a personalized exercise program

Question 22

Describe action and 1 intervention strategy.

Answer 22

begun taking necessary actions, but not much time has passed.
enhance the client’s self-efficacy

Question 23

Describe maintenance and 1 intervention strategy.

Answer 23

successfully adhered to an exercise program for a sustained period. 6 months
review and revise goals and the exercise program

Question 24

What are the 3 training levels?

Answer 24

foundations
evolution
mastery

Question 25

Describe Foundations.

Answer 25

baseline of training
tackle at least one process goal

Question 26

Describe Evolution.

Answer 26

intermediate
tackle 2 or more process goals

Question 27

Describe Mastery

Answer 27

advanced
close to the outcome goal

Question 28

What is an open goal?

Answer 28

nonspecific
exploratory