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Section 2 Practice / Review Flashcards

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1
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Social support is best described by which statement?

A. The intentional things that people do to assist others to achieve a specific behavior

B. Providing counseling sessions with clients who exhibit signs of depression

C. Rearranging a schedule to accommodate a client’s availability

D. Posting on social media about the recent successes of clients

A

The intentional things that people do to assist others to achieve a specific behavior

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Which communication technique allows the fitness professional to show appreciation of a client’s strengths?

A. Affirmations

B. Reflections

C. Collecting summaries

D. Transitional summaries

A

Affirmations

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A client who has been training for 6 months has recently moved farther from the fitness facility. Which barrier should she be preparing to overcome?

A. Convenience

B. Lack of social support

C. Lack of time

D. Ambivalence

A

Convenience

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What stage of change is a person in if they have been exercising consistently for 6 months or longer?

A

Maintenance

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Having an informal role in an exercise group is demonstrated by which example?

A

Planning social gatherings for the group

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Extrinsic motivation is characterized by which of the following?

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Participating in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others

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A community could influence physical activity for its inhabitants by doing which of the following?

A. Creating more green spaces, playgrounds, and walking trails

B. Allowing more permits for fitness facilities to open

C. Reducing the number of fast-food restaurants

D. Limiting the number of sports leagues that are using a community center

A

Creating more green spaces, playgrounds, and walking trails

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A long-term client has recently indicated that she wants to start training for a fitness competition and, due to her competitive nature, she indicates that she wants to win. Which type of motivation is driving her?

A. Extrinsic motivation

B. Intrinsic motivation

C. Affiliation motivation

D. Autonomy motivation

A

Extrinsic motivation

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A Certified Personal Trainer has been listening to a client’s goals. After the client is done speaking, the trainer restates the goals back to the client. What best describes the approach the trainer is using?

A

Reflective listening

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When it comes to barriers to exercise, which statement is correct?

A. Barriers to exercise are often cited by people who are sedentary or infrequently active.

B. All individuals have “lack of time” as a barrier.

C. Barriers never change; therefore, individuals need to focus on motives.

D. It is impossible to ever fully overcome all barriers.

A

Barriers to exercise are often cited by people who are sedentary or infrequently active.

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A client wants to improve their deadlift. Which of the following is an outcome goal?

A. I want to deadlift 300 pounds.

B. I want to lift 3 times per week.

C. I want to deadlift after work.

D. I want to deadlift once per week.

A

I want to deadlift 300 pounds.

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Which type of support is the most common provided by a fitness professional?

A. Informational support

B. Emotional support

C. Instrumental support

D. Companionship support

A

Informational support

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Ambivalent people may be reluctant to start an exercise program. What should the fitness professional focus on when helping a potential client overcome this barrier?

A

Probe further to determine other barriers they are experiencing and possible motives to participate.

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Which behavior change technique allows individuals to identify external triggers that lead them to behave in certain ways?

A. Self-monitoring

B. Action planning

C. Enlisting social support

D. Coping planning

A

Self-monitoring

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What term is defined as the generic modifiable factors that impact behavior?

A. Determinants

B. Behavior change techniques

C. Self-efficacy

D. Attitudes

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A new client is having trouble managing her busy schedule and has cancelled her last 3 personal training sessions. What is the best option for the fitness professional?

A. Help the client determine her barriers, and talk through strategies to overcome them.

B. Let the client know that cancelling sessions costs them money without providing any benefits.

C. Politely let the client know that you are transferring them to another trainer.

D. Refund the remaining sessions and actively search for a new client.

A

Help the client determine her barriers, and talk through strategies to overcome them.

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Which of the following is an open-ended question?

A. What can you tell me about your past exercise experiences?

B. Do you have any injuries?

C. Are you taking any medications?

D. Are you currently exercising?

A

What can you tell me about your past exercise experiences?

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The field of psychology focuses on which of the following domains?

A. The mind and behavior

B. Physiological systems

C. Pathology of disease

D. Neuromuscular adaptation

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The mind and behavior

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Which of the following reasons for group exercise participation is described as having a schedule and being able to anticipate what the exercise experience will be like?

A. Consistency

B. Mindlessness

C. Intensity

D. Accountability

A

Consistency

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A client has thoughts that they cannot exercise on their own, that they look silly doing it, and that other people are watching them. They believe these thoughts to be true. What is occurring?

A. Cognitive fusion

B. Reverse listing

C. Stopping

D. Acceptance

A

Cognitive fusion

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The impact that family members, peers, or coworkers have over someone’s decision to exercise describes what type of influence?

A

Group influence

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Which leadership component refers to the leader being a great example for how to live a healthy and balanced life, which includes being optimistic, empathetic, and knowledgeable?

A. Leader’s qualities

B. Leader’s style

A

Leader’s qualities

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The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation describes which term

A

Socioeconomic status

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Which of the following is an open-ended question?

A. What has prevented you from reaching your goals in the past?

B. What do you currently weigh?

C. Did you exercise this week?

D. Have you experienced barriers to reaching your goals?

A

What has prevented you from reaching your goals in the past?

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Not having someone to exercise with would be an example of which type of barrier?

A. Lack of social support

B. Lack of willpower

C. Lack of motivation

D. Lack of convenience

A

Lack of social support

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In a group exercise setting within a fitness facility, which person should greet all members, make everyone feel welcome, and ensure that participants have the right equipment and attire to participate safely?

A

Exercise leader

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Which of the following describes attitude?

A

The degree to which a person has a favorable or unfavorable evaluation of a behavior

28
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Which type of support describes the actions that a person takes to help another person engage in exercise?

A

Instrumental support

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An important aspect of an established exercise group includes which of the following?

A. The group feels distinct from other people.

B. Once the group is formed, no other participants are allowed in.

C. Groups function only when all members are present.

D. Groups rely only on the leader for support.

A

The group feels distinct from other people.

30
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Social physique anxiety is more prevalent in which population?

A

Females

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What might a Certified Personal Trainer do for someone in the precontemplation stage of change?

A. Provide them with education and knowledge

B. Encourage them to make plans to exercise

C. Tell them to exercise with a friend

D. Help them identify barriers to exercise

A

Provide them with education and knowledge

32
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Having poor body image is most likely to be associated with which of the following?

A. Low self-esteem

B. Low body mass index

C. Low levels of motivation

D. Low levels of social support

A

Low self-esteem

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When a client indicates that she finds it difficult to complete a workout on her own, she is likely in need of which type of support?

A. Companionship support

B. Instrumental support

C. Informational support

D. Emotional support

A

Companionship support

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If a new client indicates that they are frustrated with their lack of expected results, which barrier are they likely experiencing?

A. Unrealistic goals

B. Social physique anxiety

C. Lack of social support

D. Ambivalence

A

Unrealistic goals

35
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Changing leadership style based on the size of a group would be an example of which component of leadership?

A. Situational factors

B. Follower’s qualities

C. Leader’s qualities

D. Leadership styles

A

Situational factors

36
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Self-esteem and body image are said to have which type of relationship?

A

Reciprocal

37
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What is a client-centric coaching style that helps enhance their desire to change by resolving ambivalence?

A

Motivational interviewing

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Which scenario best demonstrates companionship support?

A. Coordinating group events that are centered around physical activities

B. Taking someone shopping to purchase attire for exercise

C. Making time to talk to clients about how their exercise program is going

D. Creating handouts for clients that cover topics about fitness and wellness

A

Coordinating group events that are centered around physical activities

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Which of the following is an example of a client’s intrinsic motivation for exercise?

A. Exercising because it is fun

B. Exercising because a doctor tells them to

C. Exercising because they feel guilty

D. Exercising because they want to look better for others when on vacation

A

Exercising because it is fun

40
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Which type of professionals are qualified to counsel individuals who are diagnosed with depression, using exercise as a supplemental treatment?

A. Psychologist or psychiatrist

B. Registered dietitian or nutritionist

C. Corrective exercise specialist or certified exercise physiologist

D. Certified Personal Trainer or certified fitness professional

A

Psychologist or psychiatrist

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When a client makes a plan, such as, “When I am done with work, I will run for 30 minutes,” what are they doing?

A. Forming an implementation intention

B. Self-monitoring

C. Creating a coping plan

D. Stating an outcome expectation

A

Forming an implementation intention

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When a client makes a statement that supports their current behavior, what is this called?

A. Sustain talk

B. Change talk

C. An affirmation

D. A collecting summary

A

Sustain talk

43
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What stage of change is a person in if they are planning on exercising within the next 6 months?

A

Contemplation

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Informational support would be provided by which example?

A. Teaching a client how many minutes of cardio they should be accumulating each day

B. Letting a client know they are not alone in the process of losing weight

C. Working out alongside a client

D. Holding the client accountable to lifting weights 3 days per week

A

Teaching a client how many minutes of cardio they should be accumulating each day

45
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Long-term exercise adherence is associated with which type of motivation?

A

Intrinsic motivation

46
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At the beginning of an exercise session, a client has shared that they are in a bad mood and would rather skip the session. Which of the following observations should the fitness professional share with the client?

A. Exercise is known to improve mood, even with bouts as short as 10 minutes, so exercise is a good remedy.

B. Exercise is known to exacerbate a bad mood; therefore, stopping the session is a good idea.

C. Exercise can only affect mood when done for at least 60 minutes, so it would be best to stay longer than normal.

D. Exercise cannot improve mood, so it would be best to reschedule the session for another day.

A

Exercise is known to improve mood, even with bouts as short as 10 minutes, so exercise is a good remedy.

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Self-esteem is defined by which of the following?

A. How someone evaluates their own self-worth physically, emotionally, and socially

B. How someone views their physical self or how they visualize their body

C. When someone is anxious about how others view their body

D. How someone conceptualizes their place in society

A

How someone evaluates their own self-worth physically, emotionally, and socially

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A known relationship between sleep and exercise is demonstrated by which statement?

A. Increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week at a moderate intensity can decrease symptoms of insomnia.

B. Resistance training has not been shown to have any positive effect on sleep disturbances.

C. In order for exercise to improve sleep, it must be coupled with medication.

D. Getting 10 minutes a day of physical activity is all that is needed to improve insomnia.

A

Increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week at a moderate intensity can decrease symptoms of insomnia.

49
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What part of a SMART goal involves being able to track progress?

A

Measurable

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