Ch 4 Behavioral Coaching Flashcards
To map out a successful intervention for the client, some of the essential elements include…
Identifying the determinants of exercise behavior, understanding theory and techniques to drive behavior change, identifying client needs in the initial session, and determining the most effective style of delivery (which includes effective communication skills).
The fitness professional has a responsibility to…
Design programs, give effective advice, and create environments that help their clients adhere to a fitness routine.
Physical activity
Bodily movement that results in energy expenditure and encompasses many modes and intensities. Movement that is not structured exercise such as recreational pursuits (e.g., golfing, gardening, and walking a dog).
Adherence
The level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action.
Certified Personal Trainers should have…
A positive attitude and strong communication and listening skills.
A good first impression typically includes:
Making eye contact (if culturally accepted).
Introducing oneself by name and asking the client’s name.
Smiling.
Shaking hands with the client (if culturally accepted).
Remembering the client’s name and using it.
Using positive body language.
Fitness professionals should work hard to exhibit the following qualities to create an inclusive environment that keeps clients coming back:
Look professional: neat, clean, and appropriately dressed.
Take time to build a trusting relationship with new clients.
Ensure that the client feels heard and understood.
Ensure the client’s safety when exercising.
Build community by making a client’s exercise routine a collaborative effort.
The training environment includes…
The actual facility as well as the people inside the facility.
Autonomy
Acting in accordance with how one wants to behave.
Intrinsic motivation
When people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction.
Third space
A communal space, separate from home or work, where the client experiences their own sense of identity and relationship to others.
Before a client joins a gym, they will likely consider the following:
Are there a variety of training options to choose from?
Is the training environment supportive?
Does it look like they will fit in with the club’s culture?
What is the cost of a membership and personal training?
How convenient is the location?
Are the facilities clean and neat?
Behavior change techniques (BCTs)
Client interventions that are used to change some determinant of behavior.
Self-efficacy
One’s belief that they can complete a task, goal, or performance; also known as self-confidence.
Ambivalence
Describes a person’s state of mixed feelings about a situation.
Self-monitoring
Observing, measuring, and evaluating one’s own behavior, often in the form of a diary or log.
Successfully changing fitness behaviors begins with…
A clear understanding of the contributing factors that influence whether people participate.
Determinants of behavior represent…
The generic modifiable variables that cause a behavior.
Participating in exercise has several determinants, including…
Motivation, self-efficacy, self-regulation, exercise history, body weight, stress, social support, access, time constraints, and characteristics of the exercise behavior.
Self-efficacy =
Self confidence.
Self-efficacy (i.e., self-confidence) is…
One of the strongest determinants of physical activity in adults.
Planning—a self-regulatory strategy—has…
Positive influences on physical activity.
Determinants of behavior
Refers to the psychological, social, or environmental factors that influence behavior.
Intention
A construct that captures motivational factors that influence behavior. It indicates how hard people are willing to try and how much effort they are planning to exert.
