PTS CANFITPRO EXAM 2026 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH THEORY PRACTICAL SCENARIOS AND SOLUTIONS

PTS CANFITPRO EXAM 2026 COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE WITH THEORY PRACTICAL
SCENARIOS AND SOLUTIONS
⫸ What is precontemplation? Answer: increased awareness of an
opportunity but not thinking seriously about it


⫸ What is contemplation? Answer: increased belief / confidence in the
possibility of change.


⫸ What is preparation? Answer: become informed about the
requirements for success and make plans.


evaluate barriers and opportunities


⫸ What is action ? Answer: take action


⫸ What is maintenance ? Answer: change has occurred, continuing with
the behaviours required for success


⫸ Qualities of an effective counselor Answer: - listening
- resourceful
- enthusiastic
- innovative

,- Knowledgable
- supportive
- model of healthy behaviour
- patient
- self-aware
- flexible


⫸ Clients Fears and Perceptions Answer: - unrealistic expectations for
themselves
- fear of failure
- fear of not knowing what to do or how to do it
- perception that everyone will be looking at them
- belief that they are the only ones who feel the way they do


⫸ What are the general motivation strategies ? Answer: 1. positivity
2. support system
3. make things "fun"
4. periodic assessments
5. recognize goal achievement
6. workout logs

, ⫸ What is the cycle of client fulfilment ? Answer: explain exercise ->
demo exercise -> coach to motivate with purpose -> empower client's
belief and ability


⫸ What is a SMART goal ? Answer: - specific
- measurable
- attainable
- realistic
- time sensitive


⫸ What is a SMARTERS goal ? Answer: - specific
- measurable
- attainable
- realistic
- time sensitive
- evaluate
- realgin
- success


⫸ Individual factors of motivation ? Answer: - self efficacy and self
motivation (cognitive)
- previous experience (behavioural)