WELLCOACHES EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of wellness coaching - ANSWER-evidence based effective
practice for changing health-related behaviors
In the case of PA, approximately __ to __ of US adults self-report that they meet
national PA recommendations - ANSWER-40-45%
when accelerometers (fitness trackers) are used to measure actual movement, only
__ to __% of US adults meet national PA recommendations - ANSWER-5-10%
coaching definition - ANSWER-art of creating an environment and way of being
through conversation
coaching facilitates achievement of ____ ___ in a fulfilling manner - ANSWER-
desired goals
5 types of coaching - ANSWER-1. business
2. life
3. wellness
4. health
5. fitness
____ and _____ do not equal behavior change - ANSWER-knowledge & awareness
people are not wired for "___ ___" goals - ANSWER-long term
people need short term ____ to encourage maintenance of behavior change over the
long run - ANSWER-rewards
maintenance of behaviors requires that the individual be _____ motivated -
ANSWER-intrinsically
in coaching, the "______" role shifts - ANSWER-expert
in traditional personal training the trainer acts as the expert: - ANSWER-- provide
knowledge
- give advice
- recommends goals
- develops strategies
- analyzes problems and recommends solutions
- prescribes programming
coaching facilitates change by helping clients become the ___ of their own well being
- ANSWER-experts
, role of coaches - ANSWER-- accept clients where they are
- ask the client to take charge
- guide the client in mindful thinking
- help clients recognize the "higher purpose" of health and well-being (find intrinsic
reasons for healthy behavior)
- help clients recognize it is OK to take time for themselves
- help clients recognize they have the power to overcome barriers to healthy living
- help clients recognize and achieve their realistic goals
therapy treats _____ mental health disorders based on the diagnostic and statistical
manual of mental disorders - ANSWER-diagnosable
coaching does not ____ - ANSWER-diagnose
coaches do not work with people with _____ mental health disorders - ANSWER-
clinical
coaches work with people who are already doing something well in their lives, but
who seek to make ____ - ANSWER-improvements
wellness coaching is defined as - ANSWER-- science of coaching relationships
- focused on optimizing health and well-being
- based on evidence based theories, models and fields
6 outcomes delivered by coaches - ANSWER-1. increased self-awareness and self-
knowledge
2. acquisition of new knowledge and skills
3. sustainable behavior change
4. increased life satisfaction (quality of life)
5. increased self-efficacy
6. development of self determination allowing clients to be their best
coaching clients are not considered to be ___ or broken - ANSWER-ill (needing
healing or fixing)
skilled coaches believe individuals can determine their own true __ and ___ and find
ways to reach them - ANSWER-wants and needs
coaches help to develop a ___, ____, _____ and invigorating environment for clients
- ANSWER-safe, non-judgmental, challenging
coaching is based on ____ skills - ANSWER-relational
skilled coaches exhibit 7 relational skills including: - ANSWER-1. active listening
2. inquiry
3. reflection
4. empathy
5. authenticity
6. affirmation
7. mindfulness
AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of wellness coaching - ANSWER-evidence based effective
practice for changing health-related behaviors
In the case of PA, approximately __ to __ of US adults self-report that they meet
national PA recommendations - ANSWER-40-45%
when accelerometers (fitness trackers) are used to measure actual movement, only
__ to __% of US adults meet national PA recommendations - ANSWER-5-10%
coaching definition - ANSWER-art of creating an environment and way of being
through conversation
coaching facilitates achievement of ____ ___ in a fulfilling manner - ANSWER-
desired goals
5 types of coaching - ANSWER-1. business
2. life
3. wellness
4. health
5. fitness
____ and _____ do not equal behavior change - ANSWER-knowledge & awareness
people are not wired for "___ ___" goals - ANSWER-long term
people need short term ____ to encourage maintenance of behavior change over the
long run - ANSWER-rewards
maintenance of behaviors requires that the individual be _____ motivated -
ANSWER-intrinsically
in coaching, the "______" role shifts - ANSWER-expert
in traditional personal training the trainer acts as the expert: - ANSWER-- provide
knowledge
- give advice
- recommends goals
- develops strategies
- analyzes problems and recommends solutions
- prescribes programming
coaching facilitates change by helping clients become the ___ of their own well being
- ANSWER-experts
, role of coaches - ANSWER-- accept clients where they are
- ask the client to take charge
- guide the client in mindful thinking
- help clients recognize the "higher purpose" of health and well-being (find intrinsic
reasons for healthy behavior)
- help clients recognize it is OK to take time for themselves
- help clients recognize they have the power to overcome barriers to healthy living
- help clients recognize and achieve their realistic goals
therapy treats _____ mental health disorders based on the diagnostic and statistical
manual of mental disorders - ANSWER-diagnosable
coaching does not ____ - ANSWER-diagnose
coaches do not work with people with _____ mental health disorders - ANSWER-
clinical
coaches work with people who are already doing something well in their lives, but
who seek to make ____ - ANSWER-improvements
wellness coaching is defined as - ANSWER-- science of coaching relationships
- focused on optimizing health and well-being
- based on evidence based theories, models and fields
6 outcomes delivered by coaches - ANSWER-1. increased self-awareness and self-
knowledge
2. acquisition of new knowledge and skills
3. sustainable behavior change
4. increased life satisfaction (quality of life)
5. increased self-efficacy
6. development of self determination allowing clients to be their best
coaching clients are not considered to be ___ or broken - ANSWER-ill (needing
healing or fixing)
skilled coaches believe individuals can determine their own true __ and ___ and find
ways to reach them - ANSWER-wants and needs
coaches help to develop a ___, ____, _____ and invigorating environment for clients
- ANSWER-safe, non-judgmental, challenging
coaching is based on ____ skills - ANSWER-relational
skilled coaches exhibit 7 relational skills including: - ANSWER-1. active listening
2. inquiry
3. reflection
4. empathy
5. authenticity
6. affirmation
7. mindfulness
