NASM Behavior Change Specialist
Question 1.
Employers are recognizing not only the need for increased fitness but overall health in their employees. This has led to the rise of
ANSWER
corporate fitness programs
Question 2.
Guided self-help describes
ANSWER
a professional-client relationship that is supportive, positive, and goal-oriented so the client can meet challenges along the way to achieving goals.
Question 3.
Both the OPT (Optimum Performance Training Model) and the Stages of Change are different from traditional models of behavior
change because
ANSWER
they take an individualized approach focusing on the individual client, the environment in which he or she is placed, and what they are capable or ready to
do
Question 4.
American adults have become more and more overweight over the years. Most recently, approximately what percentage of adults are
overweight and obese?
ANSWER
About 1/3 of American adults are obese and 2/3 are overweight.
Question 5.
A health and fitness professional working with a client on injury re-habilitation generally will have the skills necessary to deal with the
most prevalent problem in rehabilitation, which is
ANSWER
adherence/compliance to the exercise regimen set by the physical therapist.
Question 6.
Health and Fitness Professionals specializing in Behavior Change need to abide by a strict code of ethics with their clients. One
important aspect of behaving in an ethical manner is
ANSWER
making sure that they are working within their specific scope of practice and expertise.
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, Question 7.
Coaching in the wellness area is defined as
ANSWER
partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
Question 8.
Occupations such as personal trainer and health educator have grown in recent years primarily due to
ANSWER
an increase in overweight and obesity in both adults and teenagers.
Question 9.
Certified Personal Trainers that have specialized in behavior change can use behavior change skills
ANSWER
across a wide variety of client populations because the principles of behavior change do not change across populations.
Question 10.
Health and fitness professionals specializing in behavior change
ANSWER
will be able to use scientifically validated screening and intervention techniques in a guided self-help way to progress clients to results.
Question 11.
It is the ultimate goal of fitness coaches to
ANSWER
have clients develop the knowledge and skills that will make them responsible for their own solutions.
Question 12.
The OSCAR model, which is a framework for a coaching engagement, is an acronym for
ANSWER
outcome, situation, choices, actions, and review
Question 13.
Which of the following is an example of a helping profession that re-quires a coaching role or relationship?
ANSWER
Nutritionist
Question 14.
Active listening involves
ANSWER
listening intently and focusing attention on the client even though at times this requires silence.
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Question 1.
Employers are recognizing not only the need for increased fitness but overall health in their employees. This has led to the rise of
ANSWER
corporate fitness programs
Question 2.
Guided self-help describes
ANSWER
a professional-client relationship that is supportive, positive, and goal-oriented so the client can meet challenges along the way to achieving goals.
Question 3.
Both the OPT (Optimum Performance Training Model) and the Stages of Change are different from traditional models of behavior
change because
ANSWER
they take an individualized approach focusing on the individual client, the environment in which he or she is placed, and what they are capable or ready to
do
Question 4.
American adults have become more and more overweight over the years. Most recently, approximately what percentage of adults are
overweight and obese?
ANSWER
About 1/3 of American adults are obese and 2/3 are overweight.
Question 5.
A health and fitness professional working with a client on injury re-habilitation generally will have the skills necessary to deal with the
most prevalent problem in rehabilitation, which is
ANSWER
adherence/compliance to the exercise regimen set by the physical therapist.
Question 6.
Health and Fitness Professionals specializing in Behavior Change need to abide by a strict code of ethics with their clients. One
important aspect of behaving in an ethical manner is
ANSWER
making sure that they are working within their specific scope of practice and expertise.
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, Question 7.
Coaching in the wellness area is defined as
ANSWER
partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
Question 8.
Occupations such as personal trainer and health educator have grown in recent years primarily due to
ANSWER
an increase in overweight and obesity in both adults and teenagers.
Question 9.
Certified Personal Trainers that have specialized in behavior change can use behavior change skills
ANSWER
across a wide variety of client populations because the principles of behavior change do not change across populations.
Question 10.
Health and fitness professionals specializing in behavior change
ANSWER
will be able to use scientifically validated screening and intervention techniques in a guided self-help way to progress clients to results.
Question 11.
It is the ultimate goal of fitness coaches to
ANSWER
have clients develop the knowledge and skills that will make them responsible for their own solutions.
Question 12.
The OSCAR model, which is a framework for a coaching engagement, is an acronym for
ANSWER
outcome, situation, choices, actions, and review
Question 13.
Which of the following is an example of a helping profession that re-quires a coaching role or relationship?
ANSWER
Nutritionist
Question 14.
Active listening involves
ANSWER
listening intently and focusing attention on the client even though at times this requires silence.
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