ACE Health Coach Practice Questions
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Which of the following aptitudes related to health improvement involves creating a
sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness to life?
a. The ability to enjoy
b. The ability to choose
c. The ability to keep developing
d. The ability to see meaning - ✔✔C
From a coaching perspective, what is often a major limitation for client success?
a. A client's inner critical voice
b. A client's listening skills
c. A client's lack of knowledge
d. A client's schedule - ✔✔A
Which of the following terms represents the ability to recognize one's own feelings, as
well as the feelings of others?
a. Psychological intelligence
b. Emotional intelligence
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,c. Behavioral intelligence
d. Interpersonal intelligence - ✔✔B
Which of the following components of emotional intelligence involves understanding
the emotions, needs, and concerns of others?
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-regulation
c. Empathy
d. Social skills - ✔✔C
Jason is a successful health coach who enjoys a very full schedule working with a
variety of clients. When asked about why they think Jason is so good at his job, his
clients often report that Jason communicates clearly, makes them feel like they are part
of a cooperative team, and inspires them to work hard. These characteristics describe
which competency within the arena of emotional intelligence?
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-regulation
c. Empathy
d. Social skills - ✔✔D
When Susan meets with her health coach, Matthew, she appreciates how Matthew
summarizes what she says and then asks if there is anything that was misunderstood in
his summary. What communication skill is Matthew using in this situation?
a. Active listening
b. Motivational interviewing
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,c. Positive listening
d. Empathetic questioning - ✔✔A
If a client perceives changing his or her eating habits as unbearable because of the
feeling of having to give everything up at once, he or she is likely suffering from a type
of cognitive style called _______________.
a. Full-preference thinking
b. Dissociative disorder
c. Neuro-linguistic programming
d. Absolutistic demanding - ✔✔D
Which of the following fields of practice is most similar to what health coaches offer to
clients in their services?
a. Personal/life coaching
b. Family counseling
c. Sports performance coaching
d. Behavioural counselling - ✔✔A
Which response best describes a health coach's role in facilitating behavioral change?
a. A health coach directs the behavior to be changed
b. A health coach develops the plan of action for change
c. A health coach creates the environment to foster change
d. A health coach manages the rewards and consequences as a result of change - ✔✔C
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, If a client has an uncontrolled chronic condition (such as diabetes) or a history of diet
failures or weight-cycling, a referral to which of the following healthcare professionals
would be most appropriate?
a. Registered dietitian
b. Licensed behavioral specialist
c. Nutritionist
d. Occupational therapist - ✔✔A
Renee is a health coach who works with many clients who have chronic health
conditions. She communicates regularly with her clients' physicians to keep them
informed of their progress in her programs. In her communications, Renee is careful to
document client measurements and any noticeable symptoms, which are characteristics
of what element of the SOAP note?
a. Subjective
b. Objective
c. Assessment
d. Plan - ✔✔B
If, for whatever reason, the client-health coach relationship must be discontinued,
which of the following responses represents the best exit strategy for the health coach?
a. Hiring a lawyer to communicate with the client that the business relationship is no
longer tenable for the parties
b. Stating upfront that if certain landmarks are not achieved within a particular agreed-
upon timeframe, the relationship may need to be terminated
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Which of the following aptitudes related to health improvement involves creating a
sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness to life?
a. The ability to enjoy
b. The ability to choose
c. The ability to keep developing
d. The ability to see meaning - ✔✔C
From a coaching perspective, what is often a major limitation for client success?
a. A client's inner critical voice
b. A client's listening skills
c. A client's lack of knowledge
d. A client's schedule - ✔✔A
Which of the following terms represents the ability to recognize one's own feelings, as
well as the feelings of others?
a. Psychological intelligence
b. Emotional intelligence
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,c. Behavioral intelligence
d. Interpersonal intelligence - ✔✔B
Which of the following components of emotional intelligence involves understanding
the emotions, needs, and concerns of others?
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-regulation
c. Empathy
d. Social skills - ✔✔C
Jason is a successful health coach who enjoys a very full schedule working with a
variety of clients. When asked about why they think Jason is so good at his job, his
clients often report that Jason communicates clearly, makes them feel like they are part
of a cooperative team, and inspires them to work hard. These characteristics describe
which competency within the arena of emotional intelligence?
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-regulation
c. Empathy
d. Social skills - ✔✔D
When Susan meets with her health coach, Matthew, she appreciates how Matthew
summarizes what she says and then asks if there is anything that was misunderstood in
his summary. What communication skill is Matthew using in this situation?
a. Active listening
b. Motivational interviewing
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,c. Positive listening
d. Empathetic questioning - ✔✔A
If a client perceives changing his or her eating habits as unbearable because of the
feeling of having to give everything up at once, he or she is likely suffering from a type
of cognitive style called _______________.
a. Full-preference thinking
b. Dissociative disorder
c. Neuro-linguistic programming
d. Absolutistic demanding - ✔✔D
Which of the following fields of practice is most similar to what health coaches offer to
clients in their services?
a. Personal/life coaching
b. Family counseling
c. Sports performance coaching
d. Behavioural counselling - ✔✔A
Which response best describes a health coach's role in facilitating behavioral change?
a. A health coach directs the behavior to be changed
b. A health coach develops the plan of action for change
c. A health coach creates the environment to foster change
d. A health coach manages the rewards and consequences as a result of change - ✔✔C
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, If a client has an uncontrolled chronic condition (such as diabetes) or a history of diet
failures or weight-cycling, a referral to which of the following healthcare professionals
would be most appropriate?
a. Registered dietitian
b. Licensed behavioral specialist
c. Nutritionist
d. Occupational therapist - ✔✔A
Renee is a health coach who works with many clients who have chronic health
conditions. She communicates regularly with her clients' physicians to keep them
informed of their progress in her programs. In her communications, Renee is careful to
document client measurements and any noticeable symptoms, which are characteristics
of what element of the SOAP note?
a. Subjective
b. Objective
c. Assessment
d. Plan - ✔✔B
If, for whatever reason, the client-health coach relationship must be discontinued,
which of the following responses represents the best exit strategy for the health coach?
a. Hiring a lawyer to communicate with the client that the business relationship is no
longer tenable for the parties
b. Stating upfront that if certain landmarks are not achieved within a particular agreed-
upon timeframe, the relationship may need to be terminated
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