Understanding Yourself & Your Client

Question 1

Pre-contemplation stage

Answer 1

(Not ready) A person in this stage is not seriously thinking about changing or starting an exercise program.

Question 2

Contemplation

Answer 2

(Getting Ready) People in this stage have started to think about exercising or changing behavior and have most likely identified a course of action.

Question 3

Preparation

Answer 3

(Ready) Clients in this stage are ready to take action

Question 4

Action

Answer 4

(Actively Making Changes) People have begun to take the necessary action, but not much time has passed since they started making the changes.

Question 5

Maintenance

Answer 5

(Adherence to Changes) This stage begins after the person has successfully adhered to an exercise program for a sustained period, 6+ months or more.

Question 6

Exercise Adherence

Answer 6

The act, or actions, of consistently participating in the assigned physical training activities.

Question 7

S.M.A.R.T goals

Answer 7

specific, measureable, attainable, realistic, time sensitive