Chapter 1 - Understanding yourself and your client Flashcards
What are the transtheorectical stages of change?
precontemplation contemplation preparation action maintenance
What is the cycle of client fulfillment?
explain exercise
demo exercise
coach to motivate with purpose
empower client’s belief and ability
What are the key qualities of effective personal training specialists?
listening curious intuitive knowledgeable supportive respectful model of healthy behaviour trustworthy enthusiastic innovative patient sensitive flexible self-ware resourceful committed to providing timely, specific feedback capable of providing clear, reasonable instructions and programming able to generate expectations of success
When can relapse occur?
During the action phase - need to have strategies in place to mitigate
What are intervention strategies for changes of change?
precontemplation - increase awareness of the importance of exercise and emphasize the benefits, provide general education one on one or through print or through electronic publications, discuss health risks, discuss myths and fears related to exercise
contemplation - make a list of adv related to regular exercise, continue with education and discussion of benefits, provide clear and specific recs for an exercise program, identify social support system (family, friends etc), build the client’s self confidence
preparation - evaluate support system and barriers, provide personalized exercise design, work on goal setting and action plan
action - talk to the client about self-monitoring, talk to the client about self-reinforcement, enhance the client’s self-efficacy, provide encouragement, prepare for relapses, help the client prevent relapses
maintenance - review and revise goals and exercise program, address concerns that may lead to relapses and strategize how to avoid the, set new fitness goals - what is next?, provide social support, introduce clients to others in the same phase
What is a SMART goal?
specific measurable attainable realistic time-sensitive
What is ERS?
Evaluate
Realign
Success
What factors are there involved in exercise adherence?
individual
environment - social and physical
What are important physical activity characteristics?
exercise intensity and duration
group versus individual exercise programs
What are the ‘energy expression preference’ personality traits of clients?
introvert - quiet energy, listen intently and take time to think before acting. Likes to know what is happening in each session, has keen focus and goes with the flow at pace trainer sets.
extrovert - social and has high energy at sessions, she is talkative, thinks aloud, enjoys working out in groups, and easily interacts with others but gets distracted. Enjoys intense workouts and an enthusiastic trainer to match energy.
What are the ‘information perception preference’ personality traits of clients?
sensors - focuses on the details, appreciates practical solutions and remembers facts after shared. She likes to focus on movement, leverages established skills and abilities, enjoys a steady consistent pace, and responds well to step by step instructions.
intuitive - enjoys discussing the bigger picture and possibilities. Enjoys workouts with different tools, notices different or new and will work at an exercise until perfected. Enjoys learning new skills and likes to work in bursts of energy.
What are the ‘information processing preference’ personality traits of clients?
thinker - appears cools and reserved, appreciates honest feedback, takes few things personally and is honest and direct. Likes to know purpose of each exercise, motivated by achievement and may enjoy healthy debate for fun.
feeler - makes decisions based on values and feelings. Warm and friendly, is in touch with how feels and values harmony and compassion. Is quick to compliment others, is motivated by appreciation and avoids arguments and conflicts. She may schedule appointments on various days at various times.
What are the ‘information implementation preference’ personality traits of clients
judgers - tends to take workouts seriously, is prompt, enjoys having a defined start and finish and sees the need for rules and structure. Likes to make and stick with plans and has a work first, play later attitude. Has set training schedule each week and will not change appointment times.
perceivers - is playful and casual, likes to have opinions, and has a play first, work later attitude. Likes to start new things and appreciates the freedom to be spontaneous.
What are tips for working the personality types?
Introvert - use subtle cueing and low volume, make sure the client feels comfortable in the facility, ask questions to make sure the client understands your instructions and address any concerns, provide home workouts
Extrovert - use circuit training for variety, sty on track and minimize side conversations, celebrate success and provide validation, recommend group fitness
sensor - explain each exercise step by step, focus and pay attention, align program with activities the client has enjoyed in the past
Intuitive - link interim to long-term goals, explore variety within interval training, allow time for careful technique instruction and to preview upcoming additions in the program
Thinker - give honest, direct feedback, commend the client for making improvements, consider providing articles or additional topics for discussion
Feeler -take cues from client, compliment the client, be easygoing and flexible, show gratitude for the client’s efforts and reinforce their goals
Judger - schedule training in advance, be on time and fully prepared, share your plan at beginning of session and follow as closely as possible
Perceiver - help the client stay focused and see things through, keep workouts fresh and varied (options), surprise client with recognition, fun activities and challenges
