Fitness Leadership

Question 1

What are SMART Goals

Answer 1

S = specific:
M = measurable:
A = attainable:
R = Relevant:
T = Trackable /Time-

Question 2

Active Listening

Answer 2

Active listening involves the listener giving the speaker oral and nonverbal feedback to indicate attention and understanding.

Question 3

Empathy

Answer 3

Although the trainer may not directly relate to the client, establishing an emotional connection with the client not only involves active listening but also displaying empathy or a warm responsiveness to the client’s needs or concerns.

Question 4

Appreciative Inquiry

Answer 4

Appreciative inquiry (AI) framework is based on the belief that individuals are driven by their focus on and understanding of core values; goals are pursued and realized as a result of the potential positive outcomes.

Question 5

What is the VAKC Learning Style

Answer 5

Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Cognitive (VAKC)

Question 6

Visual Learning

Answer 6

• Client learns best from watching then doing
• Most beginners will rely on this method
  Teaching Application:
• Use words like ” look, see, picture, watch my arms,

Question 7

Auditory Learning

Answer 7

• Learns best from listening
• Can usually do other things while listening or speaking

Teaching Application:
* Use words like ” listen, it sounds like, hear me
* Make breathing out sounds or other sounds to convey message

Question 8

Kinesthetic Learning

Answer 8

• Learns best by doing
  – Feeling/Doing

Teaching Application:
* Use words like ” hold, feel, touch, thrilling, fun, RPE Scale
* Let them try it and ask questions, provide feedback

Question 9

Cognitive Learning

Answer 9

Knowing/Understanding
* “Give me the facts”
* Learns best by asking questions, understanding the logic behind it

Teaching Application:
* Use words like ” Research has shown, let me explain, because
* Let them ask questions and give succinct answers

Question 10

intrinsic / Extrinsic Motivation

Answer 10

Internal vs external motivators