ACE HEALTH COACH EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Emotional intelligence - ANSWER refers to the ability to recognize one's own and
others' feelings.
SWOT analysis identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Can be
used by a health coach to evaluate herself or study a business or opportunity.
The transtheoretical model of behavioral change (TTM) - ANSWER is used to
measure change readiness.
pre-contemplation stage - ANSWER: no intent to change.
contemplation stage - ANSWER contemplating making changes
Preparation stage: ANSWER commitment and modest changes are underway.
action stage - ANSWER participating in new activities
Maintenance stage – ANSWER has been working on health improvement, weight
control, and lifestyle changes for over six months.
Self-efficacy - ANSWER one's view of his or her ability to change (increases as
individual proceeds through TTM).
Habit strength - ANSWER psychological aspects involved in behaviors the client
wants to change (decreases as person proceeds through TTM).
, Active listening - ANSWER: Confirm understanding in four phases.
extrinsic motivation - ANSWER declarative self-statements, "I will stick to my
plan"
intrinsic motivation: ANSWER interrogative self-assertions. "Will I stick to my
plan?"
Motivational interviewing is a client-centered strategy that helps individuals with
ambivalence change (based on expressing empathy and accepting ambivalence).
Problem-solving model - Identify the problem, set a goal, generate alternatives,
examine the ramifications, make a decision, implement the solution, and evaluate
it.
GROW - ANSWER aim, reality, alternatives, and what: structured method to habit
change
SMART goal: precise, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.
Neuro-linguistic programming - ANSWER meta-model - comprises inquiries that
challenge language distortions, clarify generalizations the client may make, and
recover unrecalled information (hypnosis).
Empathy is a trait that permits someone who has not personally experienced an
emotion to put oneself in the shoes of another.
intrinsic team - ANSWER knowledge in areas now in use, including exercise
science, nutritional science, and behavioral management.
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Emotional intelligence - ANSWER refers to the ability to recognize one's own and
others' feelings.
SWOT analysis identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Can be
used by a health coach to evaluate herself or study a business or opportunity.
The transtheoretical model of behavioral change (TTM) - ANSWER is used to
measure change readiness.
pre-contemplation stage - ANSWER: no intent to change.
contemplation stage - ANSWER contemplating making changes
Preparation stage: ANSWER commitment and modest changes are underway.
action stage - ANSWER participating in new activities
Maintenance stage – ANSWER has been working on health improvement, weight
control, and lifestyle changes for over six months.
Self-efficacy - ANSWER one's view of his or her ability to change (increases as
individual proceeds through TTM).
Habit strength - ANSWER psychological aspects involved in behaviors the client
wants to change (decreases as person proceeds through TTM).
, Active listening - ANSWER: Confirm understanding in four phases.
extrinsic motivation - ANSWER declarative self-statements, "I will stick to my
plan"
intrinsic motivation: ANSWER interrogative self-assertions. "Will I stick to my
plan?"
Motivational interviewing is a client-centered strategy that helps individuals with
ambivalence change (based on expressing empathy and accepting ambivalence).
Problem-solving model - Identify the problem, set a goal, generate alternatives,
examine the ramifications, make a decision, implement the solution, and evaluate
it.
GROW - ANSWER aim, reality, alternatives, and what: structured method to habit
change
SMART goal: precise, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.
Neuro-linguistic programming - ANSWER meta-model - comprises inquiries that
challenge language distortions, clarify generalizations the client may make, and
recover unrecalled information (hypnosis).
Empathy is a trait that permits someone who has not personally experienced an
emotion to put oneself in the shoes of another.
intrinsic team - ANSWER knowledge in areas now in use, including exercise
science, nutritional science, and behavioral management.
