Section 2 Flashcards
Which of the following would help a trainer develop rapport with a client during the initial session?
A.Looking away from the client frequently to prevent staring while sitting with good posture and a slight forward lean
B.Speaking in a soft, friendly voice while leaning against the chair armrest with forearms crossed calmly
C.No eye contact while always maintaining a smile and enthusiasm throughout the session
D.Speaking in a firm, confident voice while leaning slightly forward and listening carefully
D
Which of the following best represents a S.M.A.R.T. process goal?
A. I want to lose 15 pounds.
B. I will try going to the new gym that opened by my work.
C. I want to lose 20 lbs. for my upcoming high school graduation by doing HITT training 7 days per week.
D.I will run 3-4 days per week, progressing my run time from 10 minutes to 20 minutes over the next 3 weeks.
D
I will perform a full-body resistance training workout twice every week” is an example of which type of goal?
A.SMART goal
B.Process goal
C.Product goal
D.Time-bound goal
B
Effective listening allows personal trainers to do which of the following?
A.Formulate responses and counterpoints to the client’s beliefs and concerns
B.Plan out the client’s initial exercise program while expressing genuineness
C.Gain a better understanding of the client to facilitate rapport and program design
D.Record detailed notes about the client’s exercise history and preferences
C
A client you have been working with for several months tells you that she believes her husband may be having an affair. Which response would be MOST appropriate?
A.”I’m so sorry. I can’t imagine how difficult that must be for you.”
B.”Have you considered marriage counseling? Some of my clients have had great success with it.”
C.”I can’t believe he would do something like that! How did you find out?”
D.”I’m so sorry. One of my clients is a counselor. Would you like to talk with him?”
A
What is the MOST effective way to teach a new exercise to a client?
A.Show the client how to do the exercise, then have the client perform the exercise while mirroring to provide an example of good form
B.Tell the client what the exercise is, demonstrate the exercise, and have the client perform the exercise while providing feedback
C.Use photos of the exercise while explaining it to the client, and then have the client perform the exercise while providing feedback
D.Have the client perform the exercise while providing verbal instructions to coach him or her through it with proper form
B
Your client responds best to words like “hold, feel, touch, thrilling, fun”, and often uses the RPE Scale. They prefer to talk less and perform more. Which of the following learning styles do they prefer?
A.Auditory
B.Cognitive
C.Kinesthetic
D.Visual
C
Your client responds best to words like “Research has shown”, or “Let me explain”. You find it best to let them ask questions and give brief but clear answers. You find you need to be well prepared in advance with this client. Which of the following learning styles do they prefer?
A.Auditory
B.Cognitive
C.Kinesthetic
D.Visual
B
Which of the following represent the correct order for the 4 stages of the client-trainer relationship?
A.Investigation, planning, action, rapport
B.Rapport, investigation, planning, action
C.Rapport, planning, investigation, action
D.Planning, rapport, investigation, action
B
Your client has started to master the basics of exercise and is ready for more specific feedback, which stage of learning is she in?
A.Cognitive
B.Associative
C.Autonomous
D.Affective
B
A personal trainer seeking clarification from a client by asking how she feels about exercise is using which method of active listening?
A.Encouraging
B.Paraphrasing
C.Reflecting
D.Summarizing
C
The three components of properly phrased feedback are best presented in what order?
A.Correct errors: provide reinforcement for what was done well; motivate client to continue practicing and improving
B.Provide reinforcement for what was done well; correct errors; motivate client to continue practicing and improving
C.Motivate clients to continue practicing and improving; provide reinforcement for what was done well; correct errors
D.Correct errors: motivate clients to continue practicing and improving; provide reinforcement for what was done well
B
Which of the following body positions may be interpreted by a client as aggressive on the part of the trainer?
A.Standing with an open body position
B.Seated while leaning slightly forward
C.Standing with hands on hips
D.Seated behind a desk with legs crossed
C
Using the tell, show and do approach to teaching utilizes only the kinesthetic and auditory styles of learning?
T / F
F
Providing your client with a program card is an effective way of setting up a self-monitoring system increasing the chance of program adherence.
T / F
T
