NASM 2023 Flashcards: Client Relations & Behavioral Coaching

Question 1

Examples of Extrinsic Motivation

Answer 1

earning a trophy or reward, exercising for 3 months consistently and getting new shoes, completing a marathon and going on vacation

Question 2

Intrinsic Motivation

Answer 2

Self Confidence

Question 3

Example of an Outcome Goal

Answer 3

Place top 10 in a 10K race

Question 4

Example of a Process Goal

Answer 4

Jog for 45 minutes, starting at 6:30 AM Monday - Friday

Question 5

Examples of Instrumental Support

Answer 5

Providing transportation to a fitness facility

Paying for someone’s gym membership

Watching children to allow a parent to exercise

Question 6

Examples of Emotional Support

Answer 6

Encouraging someone to exercise

Providing positive feedback

Listening to someone when they are frustrated with exercise

Being empathetic by communicating an understanding of how someone feels

Question 7

Examples of Informational Support

Answer 7

Giving sound advice about how to achieve optimal health and fitness

Providing education about the current recommendations for physical activity

Educating people about the risk of poor health accompanying a sedentary lifestyle

Question 8

Examples of Companionship Support

Answer 8

Exercising with someone

Accompanying someone during an exercise session

Finding physically active options for social gatherings

Question 9

What are the stages of the Change Model (in order)?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Pre-contemplation

Answer 10

client does not exercise and is not planning to start exercising within 6 months

Question 11

Contemplation

Answer 11

when a person is thinking about implementing change but has not yet taken steps to get started; an individual may take action within the next 6 months

Question 12

Preparation

Answer 12

the client intends to act in the near future, usually within the next month

Question 13

Action

Answer 13

the client has made specific modifications in their exercise routine within the past 6 months

Question 14

Maintenence

Answer 14

the client has been exercising for more than 6 months and is working to prevent relapse

Question 15

Examples of Questions Questions that Promote Change

Answer 15

• What might you want to change?
• What do you think might happen if you didn’t make any changes?
• Do you think this could work for you?
• If you decided to make this change, what would be different in your life?

Question 16

What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for?

Answer 16

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely

Question 17

Example of a Specific Goal

Answer 17

“I want to lose 5 pounds.”

Question 18

Example of a Measurable Goal

Answer 18

Regularly scheduled weigh-ins

Question 19

What are considered Attainable Goals?

Answer 19

Goals that are challenging yet achievable by the client

Question 20

What are considered Realistic Goals?

Answer 20

Goals that are relevant to a client’s life

Question 20

What are considered to be Timely Goals?

Answer 20

Goals that have a timeframes that are short enough to build urgency, but long enough to allow for one or two slip-ups along the way.