Chapter 19-Lifestyle Modification and Behavioral Coaching Flashcards
(20 cards)
How much time does a fitness professional have to make a first impression?
20 seconds
What 6 actions can be taken to make a positive first impression?
Make eye contact, introduce yourself, smile, shake hands, remember client names, use positive body language
What qualities are important to emphasize as a personal trainer?
Look professional, build relationships, listen, maintain confidentiality, ensure safety
What are 4 key predictors of exercise participation and adherence?
Number of options, support from outside environment, convenience and location, cost
What are the transtheoretical model stages of change?
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, action, maintenance, termination
People at this stage of change have no intention to change , don’t exercise, and won’t start exercising in the next 6 months
Precontemplation
People at this stage of change don’t exercise, but are thinking about starting within the next 6 months
Contemplation
People at this stage of change exercise occasionally, plan to make is a regular thing within the next month, and may have unrealistic expectations
Preparation
People at this stage are regularly exercising, but have not maintained the behavior for at least 6 months
Action
The people in this stage have been regularly exercising for at least 6 months, but still may be tempted to return to old unhealthy habits
Maintenance
The stage where there is no more risk of relapsing back to old unhealthy habits
Termination
Body language should always display a sense of what three characteristics?
Openness, friendliness, and warmth
What provides motivation for exercise and the foundation for exercise prescription?
Health concerns
What is one of the primary reasons a person sticks to an exercise program?
Stress reduction
What is the next step after the first impression and discussing health concerns?
Clarifying goals
What can lead to injury or a client dropping out of an exercise program?
Unrealistic goals
The aspect of a relationship characterized similarity, agreement, or congruity
Rapport
What includes measurement of body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and movement quality?
Initial session fitness assessments
Types of questions that can be answered with one word; or a simple “yes” or “no”
Closed-ended (directive) questions
Questions that cannot be answered with a simple “yes” or “no” and allow clients to give more information
Open-ended (non directive) questions
