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ACE HEALTH COACH EXAM 1(FULL TEST) ||
2025 ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADE A+|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATED VERSION 2025||
GUARANTEED PASS!!!
refers to the ability to recognize one's own feelings, as well as the as the
feelings of others ANSWER- Empathy
Answering the question does the individual have the ability to control impulses,
manage emotions, act in resilient ways, and follow through on commitments? Is a
means of evaluating which component of emotional intelligence? ANSWER- Self-
Regulation
What is typically the most important aspect of health coaching in terms of
increasing a client's desire to adopt healthy behaviors over the long term?
ANSWER- Enhancing motivation to change
A new client tells his health coach during their initial session together he came to
the health club after being told that his blood pressure was elevated during a health
fair at the office building where he works. What is the MOST appropriate response
from the health coach? ANSWER- Discuss the client's goals in an attempt to
determine how lowering his blood pressure might improve his quality of life
Which type of question is MOST appropriate when trying to determine the "why"
behind a client's stated goals ANSWER- Open-ended questions
When discussing her favorite types of exercise with her health coach, a new client
states she loves going for long hikes in the weekends, as she enjoys the peace and
quiet and the feelings of success after completing a
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tough hike. Which of the following statements is MOST accurate? ANSWER-
This client is intrinsically motivated when it comes to this activity.
Friends, family members and co workers are factors that may influence lifestyle-
modification success ANSWER- Social
When lapses occur it is important for clients to avoid feelings of and at
these thoughts and emotions can lead to total relapse and motivational collapse
ANSWER- Failure
Guilt
A health coach must listen with and keep and open mind when talking to
clients about their lives and challenges ANSWER- Empathy
Precontemplators and contemplators tend to have especially low in the realm
of weight-control behaviors ANSWER- self-efficacy
People of similar age, gender and ethnic background who exercise regularly and
who have lost weight and maintained it are excellent for clients struggling
with lifestyle modification for weight control ANSWER- Role models
Medication and breathing exercises are that may be helpful for managing stress
and anxiety ANSWER- Relaxation techniques
Consciously changing the way a person perceives or thinks about something is
called ANSWER- Cognitive restructuring
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look at the interrelationships between individuals and the environments in
which they live and work and examine the many levels at which individuals are
influenced ANSWER- Ecological perspectives
How long should a lifestyle modification program last for optimal success
ANSWER- At least 16-26 weeks
What areas must a health coach address when trying to determine why a client is
overweight ANSWER- Biological and environmental influences
Describe the abstinence violation effect as it relates to going on and off a diet
ANSWER- The abstinence violation effect describes the behavior of people who
break their diets and then continue to overeat and ultimately lose motivation to
stick to a lifestyle modification program
List the three leadership tasks that the health coach must have skills in to lead a
group discussion in a lifestyle modification program ANSWER- - Ensure
discussions are not dominated by a few people
-Individuals listen respectfully to others Each member feels comfortable
What is the false hope syndrome? ANSWER- Peoples tendency to set unrealistic
goals
What is the planning fallacy? ANSWER- the tendency to underestimate how long
it will take to complete a task
How can a health coach guide clients in avoiding the false hope syndrome and
planning facacy ANSWER- Health coaches must encourage clients to get positive
results but explain that changing habits takes a great deal of time and efford
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Which principle of lifestyle modification reflects the belief that people are
naturally motivated to pursue activities and goals in which they are interested , and
from which they feel they derive benefits? ANSWER- Self-determination theory
A new client who us physically active but struggles with establishing a pattern of
healthy eating tells the health coach " I am a runner but I still can't keep my weight
down". What type of motivation is this client displaying in terms of physical
activity? ANSWER- Integrated regulation****
Intrinsic motivation Identified regulation Interjected regulation
How does self efficacy differ from self confidence ANSWER- Self efficacy is
situation or behavior specific.
All of the following statements about self control are true EXCEPT ANSWER-
Most people have the most self control first thing in the morning
Most people are only able to tolerate a small disruption in their daily routines
before it affects self control levels
Self control is a limited resource but is renewed daily Overweight people typically
have little self control****
What is the most common reason that people abandon their plans to change
behavior? ANSWER- Stress***
Poor results Task difficulty Time
A discussion designed to help a client weigh the pros and cons of making a
behavioral change would be MOST effective during which stage of the
transtheoretical model of behavioral change ANSWER- Precontemplation
Contemplation*** Action Maintenance
ACE HEALTH COACH EXAM 1(FULL TEST) ||
2025 ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADE A+|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATED VERSION 2025||
GUARANTEED PASS!!!
refers to the ability to recognize one's own feelings, as well as the as the
feelings of others ANSWER- Empathy
Answering the question does the individual have the ability to control impulses,
manage emotions, act in resilient ways, and follow through on commitments? Is a
means of evaluating which component of emotional intelligence? ANSWER- Self-
Regulation
What is typically the most important aspect of health coaching in terms of
increasing a client's desire to adopt healthy behaviors over the long term?
ANSWER- Enhancing motivation to change
A new client tells his health coach during their initial session together he came to
the health club after being told that his blood pressure was elevated during a health
fair at the office building where he works. What is the MOST appropriate response
from the health coach? ANSWER- Discuss the client's goals in an attempt to
determine how lowering his blood pressure might improve his quality of life
Which type of question is MOST appropriate when trying to determine the "why"
behind a client's stated goals ANSWER- Open-ended questions
When discussing her favorite types of exercise with her health coach, a new client
states she loves going for long hikes in the weekends, as she enjoys the peace and
quiet and the feelings of success after completing a
,2|Page
tough hike. Which of the following statements is MOST accurate? ANSWER-
This client is intrinsically motivated when it comes to this activity.
Friends, family members and co workers are factors that may influence lifestyle-
modification success ANSWER- Social
When lapses occur it is important for clients to avoid feelings of and at
these thoughts and emotions can lead to total relapse and motivational collapse
ANSWER- Failure
Guilt
A health coach must listen with and keep and open mind when talking to
clients about their lives and challenges ANSWER- Empathy
Precontemplators and contemplators tend to have especially low in the realm
of weight-control behaviors ANSWER- self-efficacy
People of similar age, gender and ethnic background who exercise regularly and
who have lost weight and maintained it are excellent for clients struggling
with lifestyle modification for weight control ANSWER- Role models
Medication and breathing exercises are that may be helpful for managing stress
and anxiety ANSWER- Relaxation techniques
Consciously changing the way a person perceives or thinks about something is
called ANSWER- Cognitive restructuring
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look at the interrelationships between individuals and the environments in
which they live and work and examine the many levels at which individuals are
influenced ANSWER- Ecological perspectives
How long should a lifestyle modification program last for optimal success
ANSWER- At least 16-26 weeks
What areas must a health coach address when trying to determine why a client is
overweight ANSWER- Biological and environmental influences
Describe the abstinence violation effect as it relates to going on and off a diet
ANSWER- The abstinence violation effect describes the behavior of people who
break their diets and then continue to overeat and ultimately lose motivation to
stick to a lifestyle modification program
List the three leadership tasks that the health coach must have skills in to lead a
group discussion in a lifestyle modification program ANSWER- - Ensure
discussions are not dominated by a few people
-Individuals listen respectfully to others Each member feels comfortable
What is the false hope syndrome? ANSWER- Peoples tendency to set unrealistic
goals
What is the planning fallacy? ANSWER- the tendency to underestimate how long
it will take to complete a task
How can a health coach guide clients in avoiding the false hope syndrome and
planning facacy ANSWER- Health coaches must encourage clients to get positive
results but explain that changing habits takes a great deal of time and efford
, 4|Page
Which principle of lifestyle modification reflects the belief that people are
naturally motivated to pursue activities and goals in which they are interested , and
from which they feel they derive benefits? ANSWER- Self-determination theory
A new client who us physically active but struggles with establishing a pattern of
healthy eating tells the health coach " I am a runner but I still can't keep my weight
down". What type of motivation is this client displaying in terms of physical
activity? ANSWER- Integrated regulation****
Intrinsic motivation Identified regulation Interjected regulation
How does self efficacy differ from self confidence ANSWER- Self efficacy is
situation or behavior specific.
All of the following statements about self control are true EXCEPT ANSWER-
Most people have the most self control first thing in the morning
Most people are only able to tolerate a small disruption in their daily routines
before it affects self control levels
Self control is a limited resource but is renewed daily Overweight people typically
have little self control****
What is the most common reason that people abandon their plans to change
behavior? ANSWER- Stress***
Poor results Task difficulty Time
A discussion designed to help a client weigh the pros and cons of making a
behavioral change would be MOST effective during which stage of the
transtheoretical model of behavioral change ANSWER- Precontemplation
Contemplation*** Action Maintenance
