Health & Wellness Coaching Exam Test Prep Practice
Questions with complete solutions
- ANSWER---You mentioned grandchildren/ children. Tell me more about them. -How
supportive would your family be if you wanted to make changes? -What fitness activities did
you do and enjoy in the past? -What fitness activities do you see yourself doing now?—I
noticed from your assessment that you hate exercise. Tell me about that. -What healthy
eating habits do you have now? - What are the foods you crave? What time of day? -How
much water do you drink each day? -What has worked with weight management in the past?
- How much weight did you lose? Regain? --- When is your stress at its lowest? - What is your
biggest stressor? -What have you tried in the past to reduce stress that would be helpful in
the future?
. - ANSWER-1. Use AI to connect with the positive
. - ANSWER-2. Use MI to overcome reluctance, resistance and ambivalence
. - ANSWER-A way of being in the world that includes qualities that can be chosen valued, and
strengthened in the course of a coach's professional development.
. - ANSWER-A. a Simple Reflection—I don't have time to cook. I just want to spend time with
my husband. Coach—I hear you don't have time to cook, and you just want to spend time
with your husband.
. - ANSWER-a. Appreciation of Beauty/excellence—In coaching, this can be shown by pointing
out accomplishments and successes previously exhibited by clients.
. - ANSWER-a. Assess coaching skills on a scale of 0-10.
,. - ANSWER-A. Aural learners—listening clients—audios, lectures, audiotapes, podcasts are
best.
. - ANSWER-A. Depression—if a client's needs are best served by a psychiatrist
. - ANSWER-a. Drink 4 8 oz glasses of water at work daily.
. - ANSWER-A. Expressing Empathy—acceptance facilitates change, skillful reflective listening
is fundamental, and ambivalence is normal.
. - ANSWER-A. Health risks—Major diseases, cardiopulmonary issues, metabolic issues,
significant pain, swelling, dizziness, etc.
. - ANSWER-A. How does your body/mind feel when you think about what you want?
. - ANSWER-a. I will do 3 30 minute walking sessions each week on Tues, Thurs, and Sat. with
my neighbor Caleb.
. - ANSWER-a. Identify and clarify the topic to work on.
. - ANSWER-a. Inform—Pointing out unacceptable behavior—loud voice, hostile and
threatening body language, throwing things.
. - ANSWER-A. It is vital for program outcome measurements.
. - ANSWER-a. Make observations, not evaluations. Limiting descriptions to what can be
perceived by the 5 senses. "I failed to do yoga for 8 classes last week; I only went 3 times"—
evaluation. "I went to the yoga studio 3 times last week" is an observation.
,. - ANSWER-a. Mindfulness—Self regulation, bravery integrity, perspective, citizenship, and
social intelligence.
. - ANSWER-A. Review client's assessment; know the basics but keep open minded and
curious.
. - ANSWER-A. Simple reflections, a basic flat mirror. Coach paraphrases what a client says
back to them.
. - ANSWER-a. Suspending judgment—The coach must be in a judgment free zone to allow
client to be vulnerable based on the knowledge that the coach is benevolent, honest, open,
reliable, and competent. The client must feel safe, supported, and encouraged to stretch.
. - ANSWER-a. You noted you want to lose "x" number of lbs. Tell me about your past
experiences with weight management.
. - ANSWER-According to the VIA ( Values in Action) from the University of Pennsylvania the
top 5 values are our signature strengths. There are 24 identified signature strengths, in areas
of Wisdom/Knowledge, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, and Transcendence. My
signature strengths are: Appreciation of Beauty/excellence 2. Gratitude 3. Bravery 4. Humor
5. Integrity & 6. Persistence.
. - ANSWER-Analyzing the cause of problems sets in motion a downward spiral of
discouragement for a client; for example, why weight gain occurred rather than looking at
what caused the weight gain and what lessons were learned (eating friend foods and soda are
not congruent with healthy choices) and that baked food and water, green tea, or occasional
light juices are better choices. Focusing on learning what doesn't work from a proactive place
with clients is more positive and motivational.
. - ANSWER-As a coach, I can ask the client if they aren't sure after doing a vision exercise
what they want to set as a goal, to take a week before our next meeting to think about it and
write down their thoughts. We can then discuss at the next session and create a goal for the
first week.
, . - ANSWER-As a coach, we have to remain detached to the outcomes of our client's changes
and goals. It is up to the client to meet the goals; not our job to be responsible for their
results. We as coaches are not parents, bosses, or spouses. We are mirrors for what is desired
and worked for by our clients.
. - ANSWER-Ask clients on a ruler (scale of 0-10) how important the goal is to them to move
into changes. Explore lower and higher numbers, and if clients aren't ready to change,
express empathy and acceptance, explore conditions that would generate readiness, so
clients recognize them upon arrival.
. - ANSWER-B. Amplified reflections, a concave or convex mirror—maximize or minimize what
a client says.
. - ANSWER-B. Developing discrepancy—change-motivated by perceived discrepancy between
present behaviors and important goals/values. The client rather than the coach presents
arguments for change.
. - ANSWER-B. Double Sided Reflection—I don't have time to cook, I just want to spend time
with my husband. Coach—I hear you saying you don't like to cook and would rather be with
your husband. You have also said that home cooked meals support your weight loss goals,
and that your husband has promised to help you in the kitchen and in cleaning up!
. - ANSWER-B. Eating disorders—If there is a pattern of eating or significant weight changes,
then a physician referral is indicated.
. - ANSWER-b. Empathy—Social intelligence, Self regulation, love, curiosity, open mindedness,
perspective, forgiveness, mercy, and spirituality.
. - ANSWER-b. Express feelings, not thoughts. "I feel it is useless"—not really a feeling, it is
not an expression of empathy, it is just a thought.
Questions with complete solutions
- ANSWER---You mentioned grandchildren/ children. Tell me more about them. -How
supportive would your family be if you wanted to make changes? -What fitness activities did
you do and enjoy in the past? -What fitness activities do you see yourself doing now?—I
noticed from your assessment that you hate exercise. Tell me about that. -What healthy
eating habits do you have now? - What are the foods you crave? What time of day? -How
much water do you drink each day? -What has worked with weight management in the past?
- How much weight did you lose? Regain? --- When is your stress at its lowest? - What is your
biggest stressor? -What have you tried in the past to reduce stress that would be helpful in
the future?
. - ANSWER-1. Use AI to connect with the positive
. - ANSWER-2. Use MI to overcome reluctance, resistance and ambivalence
. - ANSWER-A way of being in the world that includes qualities that can be chosen valued, and
strengthened in the course of a coach's professional development.
. - ANSWER-A. a Simple Reflection—I don't have time to cook. I just want to spend time with
my husband. Coach—I hear you don't have time to cook, and you just want to spend time
with your husband.
. - ANSWER-a. Appreciation of Beauty/excellence—In coaching, this can be shown by pointing
out accomplishments and successes previously exhibited by clients.
. - ANSWER-a. Assess coaching skills on a scale of 0-10.
,. - ANSWER-A. Aural learners—listening clients—audios, lectures, audiotapes, podcasts are
best.
. - ANSWER-A. Depression—if a client's needs are best served by a psychiatrist
. - ANSWER-a. Drink 4 8 oz glasses of water at work daily.
. - ANSWER-A. Expressing Empathy—acceptance facilitates change, skillful reflective listening
is fundamental, and ambivalence is normal.
. - ANSWER-A. Health risks—Major diseases, cardiopulmonary issues, metabolic issues,
significant pain, swelling, dizziness, etc.
. - ANSWER-A. How does your body/mind feel when you think about what you want?
. - ANSWER-a. I will do 3 30 minute walking sessions each week on Tues, Thurs, and Sat. with
my neighbor Caleb.
. - ANSWER-a. Identify and clarify the topic to work on.
. - ANSWER-a. Inform—Pointing out unacceptable behavior—loud voice, hostile and
threatening body language, throwing things.
. - ANSWER-A. It is vital for program outcome measurements.
. - ANSWER-a. Make observations, not evaluations. Limiting descriptions to what can be
perceived by the 5 senses. "I failed to do yoga for 8 classes last week; I only went 3 times"—
evaluation. "I went to the yoga studio 3 times last week" is an observation.
,. - ANSWER-a. Mindfulness—Self regulation, bravery integrity, perspective, citizenship, and
social intelligence.
. - ANSWER-A. Review client's assessment; know the basics but keep open minded and
curious.
. - ANSWER-A. Simple reflections, a basic flat mirror. Coach paraphrases what a client says
back to them.
. - ANSWER-a. Suspending judgment—The coach must be in a judgment free zone to allow
client to be vulnerable based on the knowledge that the coach is benevolent, honest, open,
reliable, and competent. The client must feel safe, supported, and encouraged to stretch.
. - ANSWER-a. You noted you want to lose "x" number of lbs. Tell me about your past
experiences with weight management.
. - ANSWER-According to the VIA ( Values in Action) from the University of Pennsylvania the
top 5 values are our signature strengths. There are 24 identified signature strengths, in areas
of Wisdom/Knowledge, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, and Transcendence. My
signature strengths are: Appreciation of Beauty/excellence 2. Gratitude 3. Bravery 4. Humor
5. Integrity & 6. Persistence.
. - ANSWER-Analyzing the cause of problems sets in motion a downward spiral of
discouragement for a client; for example, why weight gain occurred rather than looking at
what caused the weight gain and what lessons were learned (eating friend foods and soda are
not congruent with healthy choices) and that baked food and water, green tea, or occasional
light juices are better choices. Focusing on learning what doesn't work from a proactive place
with clients is more positive and motivational.
. - ANSWER-As a coach, I can ask the client if they aren't sure after doing a vision exercise
what they want to set as a goal, to take a week before our next meeting to think about it and
write down their thoughts. We can then discuss at the next session and create a goal for the
first week.
, . - ANSWER-As a coach, we have to remain detached to the outcomes of our client's changes
and goals. It is up to the client to meet the goals; not our job to be responsible for their
results. We as coaches are not parents, bosses, or spouses. We are mirrors for what is desired
and worked for by our clients.
. - ANSWER-Ask clients on a ruler (scale of 0-10) how important the goal is to them to move
into changes. Explore lower and higher numbers, and if clients aren't ready to change,
express empathy and acceptance, explore conditions that would generate readiness, so
clients recognize them upon arrival.
. - ANSWER-B. Amplified reflections, a concave or convex mirror—maximize or minimize what
a client says.
. - ANSWER-B. Developing discrepancy—change-motivated by perceived discrepancy between
present behaviors and important goals/values. The client rather than the coach presents
arguments for change.
. - ANSWER-B. Double Sided Reflection—I don't have time to cook, I just want to spend time
with my husband. Coach—I hear you saying you don't like to cook and would rather be with
your husband. You have also said that home cooked meals support your weight loss goals,
and that your husband has promised to help you in the kitchen and in cleaning up!
. - ANSWER-B. Eating disorders—If there is a pattern of eating or significant weight changes,
then a physician referral is indicated.
. - ANSWER-b. Empathy—Social intelligence, Self regulation, love, curiosity, open mindedness,
perspective, forgiveness, mercy, and spirituality.
. - ANSWER-b. Express feelings, not thoughts. "I feel it is useless"—not really a feeling, it is
not an expression of empathy, it is just a thought.
