Chapter 19 Flashcards
Lifestyle Modification and Behavioral Coaching
What are the stages of change?
- Pre-contemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
In this stage, they have created an exercise habit lasting 6+ months, and may still be tempted by old lingering habits
Maintenance
In this stage, they have already started an exercise routine and have not maintained the routine for >6 months.
Action
In the ___ phase, you continue to provide information and education and create steps to overcome any obstacles the client may have.
Action
In this stage, they sparsely perform exercise, but want to begin a real program within a month.
Preparation
In the ___ phase, it’s essential to help clarify what goals the client may have using SMART.
Preparation
In the ___ phase, it is beneficial for a client to build a social support network.
Preparation
In this stage, they are contemplating starting an exercise routine in the next six months.
Contemplation
In the ___ phase, it’s important to listen actively to what your client needs and still provide education and information before starting anything else.
Contemplation
In this stage, they have zero intention of changing and perform no exercise.
Pre-contemplation
Education and information is BEST at the ___ stage.
Pre-contemplation
You essentially have ___ seconds to make a good first impression on a new client.
20
___ is one of the first things your client will notice about you as a trainer.
body language
True or false: it’s important to communicate what you expect them to be doing during their time with you, as well as outside the gym.
true
Practice ___ listening, responding to your clients appropriately so you can have the most effective communication possible.
active
True or False: Asking questions is a way of demonstrating active listening.
true
Ask your clients __-___ questions so that they have a chance to respond and express their POV (as opposed to closed / yes-or-no questions)
open-ended
___ is when you reflect the question or statement that a client asks you to show you are listening but also to clarify what was said.
Reflecting
What does SMART stand for (when setting goals)?
Specific; Measurable; Attainable; Realistic; Timely
This is the component of setting SMART goals that involves being able to set a specific date of completion.
T-Timely
This is the component of setting SMART goals that involves setting goals that your client is able as well as willing to work towards.
R-Realistic
This is the component of setting SMART goals that involves a good middle ground between able and too difficult.
A-Attainable
This is the component of setting SMART goals that involves making it quantifiable; think measurements.
M-Measurable
This is the component of setting SMART goals that involves setting a goal that is clearly defined in a way in which anybody could find out what the desired outcome is.
S-Specific
A good time period to start with when setting goals is _ months.
3
__ __ __ includes finding things that your client likes to do and getting them to feel the same way in regards to exercise.
Positive Self Talk
True or False: overall, many people have super positive ideas when it comes to workout programs, exercises, and equipment.
False
__ __ is all about finding what motivates your clients and keeping that motivation during the workout with them.
psyching up
True or False: Over time your client will feel more and more comfortable and motivated to exercise, even when you’re not there, if you psych them up.
True
This includes having your client imagine themselves performing and exercise successfully over and over again.
Imagery
