Chapter 19 - Lifestyle Modification and Behavioral Coaching Flashcards
8 Essential Elements of Behavioral Coaching
- Positive client experience
- Beginning the process of exercise
- The initial session
- Effective communication skills
- Social influence
- Common Barriers
- Strategies
- Benefits
Personal Trainers Influence
CPT’s have a tremendous influence on clients lifestyles
6 Client Expectations of a Trainer
- Positive and professional appearance
- Taking time to build relationships
- Interest and listen to clients
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure safety
- Keep in constant contact with clients
- Model all exercises
First Impression (5)
- Eye contact
- Smile
- Introduction and remembering name
- Shaking hands
- Good body language
6 Client Expectations of the Environment
- Large number of options
- Supportive, nurturing environment
- Convenient location
- Cost
- Neat and clean facilities
- Easy to follow directions and information
5 Stages of Change
1) Precontemplation
2) Contemplation
3) Preparation
4) Action
5) Maintenance
Precontemplation Stage
- These people have no intention of changing within the next 6 months
- Best strategy is education
Contemplation Stage
People in this stage do not exercise but are considering becoming more active in the next 6 months
-Best strategy is education and information
Preparation Stage
- People in this stage exercise occasionally but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the next month
- Best strategies are clarifying goals, maintaining and enhancing beliefs, maintain contact
Action Stage
- These people are active but have not been active for 6 months
- Best strategy is to provide education that furthers beliefs in the pros of exercise and prepare for disruptions or barriers
Maintenance Stage
- People who have maintained change for 6 months or more
- Best strategy is reinforce pros, discuss progress, and help change workout plan
Initial Session
- CPT’s have 20 seconds to make a good first impression
- Get to know client, spend time talking
- Have good body language
- Talk about past and future with client
Discussing Health Concerns
An important focus during the initial conversation as it can provide the foundation for exercise prescription
Clarifying Fitness Goals
- Clarify and be specific with clients
- Recognize realistic and unrealistic goals
- Break goals down into small steps to see success during the process
- SMART goals
SMART Goals
Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic and Timely
2 Types of Goals
Process and Product
-Most important to focus on process goals as the client has more control on these rather than product
Reviewing Previous Exercise Experiences
Talk about positive and negative experiences to see what works and what doesn’t as well as what they like and don’t like
Finalizing the Program Design
Comes after a fitness assessment, and discussion of health concerns, goals, and past experiences
Helping Clients Anticipate the Process
- Make sure clients are fully prepared mentally and physically
- Familiarize clients with how the experience will be, what they need, how to act, what to expect, etc.
Social Facilitation
People increase their effort and performance when others are watching them
Importance of Effective Communication
Effective communication is often the difference between success and failure for the relationship between a cpt and their client
Active Listening (7)
- Have an attitude and interest in client’s perspective and getting to know client
- Pay attention,
- Avoid distractions
- Keep conversation going
- Be respectful and caring
- Have a desire to form relationships
- Maximize support
Reflections
Conversational techniques that express the purported meaning of what was just heard
Social Influences on Exercise
Social networks strongly influence behaviors and beliefs
-Social support is one of the strongest predictors of exercise adherence
