Chapter 19

Question 1

What are the stages of change?

Answer 1

1. Pre-contemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance

Question 2

In this stage, they have created an exercise habit lasting 6+ months, and may still be tempted by old lingering habits

Answer 2

Maintenance

Question 3

In this stage, they have already started an exercise routine and have not maintained the routine for >6 months.

Answer 3

Action

Question 4

In the ___ phase, you continue to provide information and education and create steps to overcome any obstacles the client may have.

Answer 4

Action

Question 5

In this stage, they sparsely perform exercise, but want to begin a real program within a month.

Answer 5

Preparation

Question 6

In the ___ phase, it’s essential to help clarify what goals the client may have using SMART.

Answer 6

Preparation

Question 7

In the ___ phase, it is beneficial for a client to build a social support network.

Answer 7

Preparation

Question 8

In this stage, they are contemplating starting an exercise routine in the next six months.

Answer 8

Contemplation

Question 9

In the ___ phase, it’s important to listen actively to what your client needs and still provide education and information before starting anything else.

Answer 9

Contemplation

Question 10

In this stage, they have zero intention of changing and perform no exercise.

Answer 10

Pre-contemplation

Question 11

Education and information is BEST at the ___ stage.

Answer 11

Pre-contemplation

Question 12

You essentially have ___ seconds to make a good first impression on a new client.

Answer 12

20

Question 13

___ is one of the first things your client will notice about you as a trainer.

Answer 13

body language

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

true

Question 15

Practice ___ listening, responding to your clients appropriately so you can have the most effective communication possible.

Answer 15

active

Question 16

True or False: Asking questions is a way of demonstrating active listening.

Answer 16

true

Question 17

Ask your clients __-___ questions so that they have a chance to respond and express their POV (as opposed to closed / yes-or-no questions)

Answer 17

open-ended

Question 18

___ 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.

Answer 18

Reflecting

Question 19

What does SMART stand for (when setting goals)?

Answer 19

Specific; Measurable; Attainable; Realistic; Timely

Question 20

This is the component of setting SMART goals that involves being able to set a specific date of completion.

Answer 20

T-Timely

Question 21

This is the component of setting SMART goals that involves setting goals that your client is able as well as willing to work towards.

Answer 21

R-Realistic

Question 22

This is the component of setting SMART goals that involves a good middle ground between able and too difficult.

Answer 22

A-Attainable

Question 23

This is the component of setting SMART goals that involves making it quantifiable; think measurements.

Answer 23

M-Measurable

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

S-Specific

Question 25

A good time period to start with when setting goals is _ months.

Answer 25

3

Question 26

__ __ __ includes finding things that your client likes to do and getting them to feel the same way in regards to exercise.

Answer 26

Positive Self Talk

Question 27

True or False: overall, many people have super positive ideas when it comes to workout programs, exercises, and equipment.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

__ __ is all about finding what motivates your clients and keeping that motivation during the workout with them.

Answer 28

psyching up

Question 29

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.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

This includes having your client imagine themselves performing and exercise successfully over and over again.

Answer 30

Imagery