CAN FIT PRO - FOUNDATIONS OF
PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL TRAINING
(CHAPTERS 1-14) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Precontemplation (Not Ready) - ANS A person in this stage is not seriously thinking about
changing or starting an exercise program. Potential clients in the precontemplation stage do not
intend to start a new healthy behaviour in the near future and may be unaware of the need to
change.
Contemplation (Getting Ready) - ANS People have started to think about exercising or
changing behaviour and have most likely identified a course of action. At this stage, clients align
their intentions to adapt and start the healthy behaviour.
Preparation (Ready) - ANS Clients at this stage are ready to start taking action. They take
small steps that they believe can help them make the healthy behaviour a part of their lives.
Action (Actively Making Changes) - ANS People have begun to take the necessary action, but
not much time has passed since they started making the changes. Clients at this stage have
changed their behaviour and need to work hard to keep moving ahead.
Maintenance (Adherence to Changes) - ANS The person has successfully adhered to an
exercise program for a sustained period, approximately six months or more.
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,Intervention strategies for Precontemplation stage - ANS • Increase awareness of the
importance of exercise and emphasize the benefits
• Provide general education one on one or through print or electronic publications
• Discuss health risks
• Discuss myths and fears related to exercise
Intervention strategies for Contemplation stage - ANS • Make a list of advantages related to
regular exercise
• Continue with education and discussion of benefits
• Provide clear and specific recommendations for an exercise program
• Identify social support system (family, friends, coworkers, or other exercisers)
• Build the client's self-confidence
Intervention strategies for Preparation stage - ANS • Evaluate support system and barriers
• Provide personalized exercise design
• Work on goal setting and action plan
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,Intervention strategies for Action stage - ANS • Talk to the client about self-monitoring
• Talk to the client about self-reinforcement
• Enhance the client's self-efficacy
• Provide encouragement
• Prepare for relapses
• Prevent relapses
Intervention strategies for Maintenance stage - ANS • Review and revise goals and exercise
program
• Set new goals: "What is next?"
• Address concerns that may lead to relapses and strategize how to avoid them
• Provide social support; introduce client to others who are in the same phase
Introvert - ANS •May have quiet energy, listen intently, and take time to think before acting
•Prefers to work out at slow times when the facility is not busy.
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, •Likes to know what to expect in each session
•Demonstrates a keen focus during workouts
•Goes with the flow at the pace the trainer sets.
Extrovert - ANS •Social and approaches sessions with high energy
•Talkative, thinks aloud
•Enjoys working out in groups, easily interacts with others, but can sometimes be distracted.
•Enjoys intense workouts and an enthusiastic personal trainer who can match their energy.
Sensors - ANS •Appreciates practical solutions and remembers facts after you have shared
them.
•Likes to focus on the moment
•Leverages established skills and abilities
•Enjoys a steady, consistent pace
•Responds well to step-by-step instructions
Intuitive - ANS •Enjoys discussing the bigger picture and possibilities.
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PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL TRAINING
(CHAPTERS 1-14) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Precontemplation (Not Ready) - ANS A person in this stage is not seriously thinking about
changing or starting an exercise program. Potential clients in the precontemplation stage do not
intend to start a new healthy behaviour in the near future and may be unaware of the need to
change.
Contemplation (Getting Ready) - ANS People have started to think about exercising or
changing behaviour and have most likely identified a course of action. At this stage, clients align
their intentions to adapt and start the healthy behaviour.
Preparation (Ready) - ANS Clients at this stage are ready to start taking action. They take
small steps that they believe can help them make the healthy behaviour a part of their lives.
Action (Actively Making Changes) - ANS People have begun to take the necessary action, but
not much time has passed since they started making the changes. Clients at this stage have
changed their behaviour and need to work hard to keep moving ahead.
Maintenance (Adherence to Changes) - ANS The person has successfully adhered to an
exercise program for a sustained period, approximately six months or more.
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,Intervention strategies for Precontemplation stage - ANS • Increase awareness of the
importance of exercise and emphasize the benefits
• Provide general education one on one or through print or electronic publications
• Discuss health risks
• Discuss myths and fears related to exercise
Intervention strategies for Contemplation stage - ANS • Make a list of advantages related to
regular exercise
• Continue with education and discussion of benefits
• Provide clear and specific recommendations for an exercise program
• Identify social support system (family, friends, coworkers, or other exercisers)
• Build the client's self-confidence
Intervention strategies for Preparation stage - ANS • Evaluate support system and barriers
• Provide personalized exercise design
• Work on goal setting and action plan
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,Intervention strategies for Action stage - ANS • Talk to the client about self-monitoring
• Talk to the client about self-reinforcement
• Enhance the client's self-efficacy
• Provide encouragement
• Prepare for relapses
• Prevent relapses
Intervention strategies for Maintenance stage - ANS • Review and revise goals and exercise
program
• Set new goals: "What is next?"
• Address concerns that may lead to relapses and strategize how to avoid them
• Provide social support; introduce client to others who are in the same phase
Introvert - ANS •May have quiet energy, listen intently, and take time to think before acting
•Prefers to work out at slow times when the facility is not busy.
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, •Likes to know what to expect in each session
•Demonstrates a keen focus during workouts
•Goes with the flow at the pace the trainer sets.
Extrovert - ANS •Social and approaches sessions with high energy
•Talkative, thinks aloud
•Enjoys working out in groups, easily interacts with others, but can sometimes be distracted.
•Enjoys intense workouts and an enthusiastic personal trainer who can match their energy.
Sensors - ANS •Appreciates practical solutions and remembers facts after you have shared
them.
•Likes to focus on the moment
•Leverages established skills and abilities
•Enjoys a steady, consistent pace
•Responds well to step-by-step instructions
Intuitive - ANS •Enjoys discussing the bigger picture and possibilities.
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