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NBHWC Health Coaching Exam – 2026/2027
Edition | Verified Questions &Answers
How can thew coach generate positivity in the client? - ANSWER =By
fostering the capacity, resources, and processes that are needed for
successful change.
Coaching helps clients identify what makes them flourish
When a client has already set a specific goal of action, what is the
coach's next role in supporting the client? - ANSWER =
A 52-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session continuing to
work on his goal of getting 8 hours of sleep 5 nights a week.
Client: I got two days of 8 hours of sleep in this week simply because I
fell asleep on the couch.
Coach: Do you mean you fell asleep earlier than normal because you
were watching TV and just dozed off?
Client: Yes. If I hadn't fallen asleep while watching tv I would have had
zero days this week getting 8 hours of sleep.
Coach: Why do you think you fell asleep so early?
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Client: Both times the night before I stayed up late on a Netflix binge.
Coach: Have you thought about setting an alarm each night to remind
you that an hour before bed you should have no screen time?
The coach is demonstrating ____?
A. Coaching Presence
B. Righting Reflex
C. Simple Reflection
D. Support - ANSWER =B. Righting Reflex
A client comes to coaching for their third session. After some
mindfulness and rapport building, the following conversation ensues.
Coach: So much was covered in our last session. What has stood out to
you since then that we talked about?
Client: Since our last session, I came to appreciate how much I have
done already to reach my goals. I've already hired a babysitter every
Thursday starting next month so I can go to Yoga class and bought a
planner and bought my yoga membership.
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The client is most likely in what Stage of Change in regards to doing
yoga?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action - ANSWER =C. Preparation
348.) A client comes to their second coaching session. They just
completed a strengths assessment and they shared their annual physical
results from their primary care provider. After checking in to see how
the client is doing in the moment, the following conversation takes
place.
Coach: I noticed your primary care provider notes your family's history
with type II diabetes. How do you feel about that?
Client: I know. It's not great.
Coach: Did your provider talk to you about preventing type II diabetes?
Client: Yep. They made it clear how can do the right things to make sure
I don't get it.
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Coach: Let's talk a little bit more about that just to be sure you know
exactly what to do since your family history is so strong.
In the above conversation, which of the following is most accurate?
A. It was important for the coach to primarily focus on type II
diabetes given the family history.
B. It was important for the - ANSWER =C. It is important in
coaching to focus on strengths and follow the client's lead to drive the
agenda.
A coach is meeting their client for their second session. The client tells
the coach they have no motivation at all and basically are only do what
they are told at work and nothing more. The client also mentions that
they are looking for consistency to create motivation. During the
pandemic, they were doing yoga as a hobby.
Which of the following is most appropriate response by the coach?
A. Why don't you take on yoga again? That gave you enjoyment before.
B. Tell me more about doing yoga.
C. What would it take to get you back into yoga?
D. Doing yoga will help you have more energy and take on more
responsibility on at work? - ANSWER =B. Tell me more about doing
yoga.
NBHWC Health Coaching Exam – 2026/2027
Edition | Verified Questions &Answers
How can thew coach generate positivity in the client? - ANSWER =By
fostering the capacity, resources, and processes that are needed for
successful change.
Coaching helps clients identify what makes them flourish
When a client has already set a specific goal of action, what is the
coach's next role in supporting the client? - ANSWER =
A 52-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session continuing to
work on his goal of getting 8 hours of sleep 5 nights a week.
Client: I got two days of 8 hours of sleep in this week simply because I
fell asleep on the couch.
Coach: Do you mean you fell asleep earlier than normal because you
were watching TV and just dozed off?
Client: Yes. If I hadn't fallen asleep while watching tv I would have had
zero days this week getting 8 hours of sleep.
Coach: Why do you think you fell asleep so early?
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Client: Both times the night before I stayed up late on a Netflix binge.
Coach: Have you thought about setting an alarm each night to remind
you that an hour before bed you should have no screen time?
The coach is demonstrating ____?
A. Coaching Presence
B. Righting Reflex
C. Simple Reflection
D. Support - ANSWER =B. Righting Reflex
A client comes to coaching for their third session. After some
mindfulness and rapport building, the following conversation ensues.
Coach: So much was covered in our last session. What has stood out to
you since then that we talked about?
Client: Since our last session, I came to appreciate how much I have
done already to reach my goals. I've already hired a babysitter every
Thursday starting next month so I can go to Yoga class and bought a
planner and bought my yoga membership.
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The client is most likely in what Stage of Change in regards to doing
yoga?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action - ANSWER =C. Preparation
348.) A client comes to their second coaching session. They just
completed a strengths assessment and they shared their annual physical
results from their primary care provider. After checking in to see how
the client is doing in the moment, the following conversation takes
place.
Coach: I noticed your primary care provider notes your family's history
with type II diabetes. How do you feel about that?
Client: I know. It's not great.
Coach: Did your provider talk to you about preventing type II diabetes?
Client: Yep. They made it clear how can do the right things to make sure
I don't get it.
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Coach: Let's talk a little bit more about that just to be sure you know
exactly what to do since your family history is so strong.
In the above conversation, which of the following is most accurate?
A. It was important for the coach to primarily focus on type II
diabetes given the family history.
B. It was important for the - ANSWER =C. It is important in
coaching to focus on strengths and follow the client's lead to drive the
agenda.
A coach is meeting their client for their second session. The client tells
the coach they have no motivation at all and basically are only do what
they are told at work and nothing more. The client also mentions that
they are looking for consistency to create motivation. During the
pandemic, they were doing yoga as a hobby.
Which of the following is most appropriate response by the coach?
A. Why don't you take on yoga again? That gave you enjoyment before.
B. Tell me more about doing yoga.
C. What would it take to get you back into yoga?
D. Doing yoga will help you have more energy and take on more
responsibility on at work? - ANSWER =B. Tell me more about doing
yoga.
