Effective Communication, Goal Setting, & Tracking Techniques

Question 1

What are the four stages of clinet-pt relationship

Answer 1

1. first impression
2. investigation
3. planning
4. action

Question 2

what happens during the first impression stage

Answer 2

breaking the ice and building up rapport

Question 3

what happens during the investigation stage

Answer 3

discussing health, fitness, and lifestyle

goals and exercise history

Question 4

what two skills are essential during the investigation skills

Answer 4

active listening and motivational interviewing

Question 5

what happens during the planning stage

Answer 5

design a workout plan with client

verbal and non-verbal communication is key

Question 6

what happens during the action stage

Answer 6

client starts workout plan and pt is coaching

Question 7

what are the five non-verbal components

Answer 7

1. voice quality
2. eye contact
3. facial expressions
4. hand gestures - fluid and calm while explaining
5. body position - open body, well-balanced, and erect

Question 8

what are the four key components of motivational interviewing

Answer 8

1. engaging
2. focusing
3. evoking
4. planning

Question 9

engaging

Answer 9

empathy and no judgement

Question 10

focusing

Answer 10

client might express something they want to focus on and pt can elaborate on how they can help

Question 11

evoking

Answer 11

prompting clients to voice their opinion/argument for change

Question 12

planning

Answer 12

working together when figuring out how to reach goals

Question 13

while setting goals you should consider these 5 things

Answer 13

1. avoid setting too many goals at once
2. avoid negative goals
3. setting a variety of goals (short and long)
4. include client in goal setting
5. revisit goals on regular basis

Question 14

S.M.A.R.T goals

Answer 14

Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time bound

Question 15

What are the three stages of learning

Answer 15

1. cognitive stage
2. associative stage
3. autonomous stage

Question 16

cognitive stage

Answer 16

client is introduced to a new skill

Question 17

asociative stage

Answer 17

client masters basics and can transition to specific types of feedback and refine motor skills

Question 18

autonomous stage

Answer 18

less teaching; client performs task naturally

Question 19

what 3 things should you keep in mind while giving feedback

Answer 19

1. reinforce things that are done well
2. correct errors
3. motivate client to practice and improve

Question 20

tell, show, do

Answer 20

gets all three style of learning