NASM - BCS Chapter 1 Intro to Behavior Change Questions & Answers

NASM - BCS Chapter 1 Intro to Behavior Change Questions & Answers Three Elements Necessary for Creating Long-Lasting Healthy Lifestyle Changes Fitness, Nurtrition and Behavior Change Fitness and wellness professionals are able to use scientifically validated screening and intervention techniques in a guided self-help way to progress clients to results The goal of guided self-help is to initiate the change process and facilitate ongoing support, consulting, and coaching to sustain the change as long as deemed necessary by the client In such a case, the Behavior Change Specialist (as explained later in this chapter, the certification for this role) must be able to recognize if he or she is working within the professional's specified scope of practice and manage the situation in a way that puts the care of the client first A wellness professional typically works with other healthcare providers or as another type of healthcare provider, such as a nurse,