Ch 19 - Client Interaction and Professional Development

Question 1

Which of the following questions is open-ended?

Answer 1

“What is your fitness goal?”

Question 2

Which is a component of effective goal setting?

Answer 2

Always have a specific date of completion.

Question 3

What is a common mistake made when exercise adherence is inconsistent?

Answer 3

Engaging an intense exercise program

Question 4

What are the 5 Stages of Change:

Answer 4

1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance

Question 5

Which of the following statements refers to a SMART goal?

Answer 5

“I will reduce my body fat by 5% in 12 weeks by exercising 60 minutes five days per week and eating a 1,600-calorie per day diet.”

Question 6

SMART stands for:

Answer 6

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time

Question 7

Which of the following is the process of communication that shows appreciation for clients and their strengths?

Answer 7

Affirmations

Question 8

Clients must learn to identify challenging situations and barriers to exercise. Which of the following processes is the best tool for this type of learning?

Answer 8

Self-monitoring

Question 9

A new client tells the personal trainer that although he exercises occasionally, he is now ready to try a different approach to become a regular exerciser. This an example of which section of the stages of change model?

Answer 9

Preparation

Question 10

In the context of the stages of change, which of the following describes stage 1?

Answer 10

People in this stage have no intention of changing.

Question 11

n order for long-term adherence, what is an exercise program required to be?

Answer 11

Flexible

Question 12

In the context of behavior change strategies, what aims to change a client’s thoughts and attitudes?

Answer 12

Cognitive strategies

Question 13

Which of the following is most likely to happen in the first 20 seconds of meeting a new client?

Answer 13

First Impressions are made

Question 14

Jennifer is concerned about staying motivated in her fitness program. What will provide her emotional support to remain motivated?

Answer 14

Sympathizing with her having sore muscles after a workout.

Question 15

A client has worked out a few times during the past few months with a personal trainer. She wants to become regularly active but isn’t sure how this is accomplished. In which of the following sections of the stages of change model is the client?

Answer 15

Preparation

Question 16

What are the two types of fitness goals?

Answer 16

Process and product

Question 17

Which step in the SMART goal setting process is focused on creating goals that are challenging but not too extreme?

Answer 17

Attainable

Question 18

Which type of influence comes from supportive leadership?

Answer 18

Exercise leader

Question 19

Which of the following is an important quality of a good night’s sleep?

Answer 19

Improved mood

Question 20

What are influences that involves cohesion in an exercise setting?

Answer 20

Exercise Group

Question 21

A client is losing motivation to exercise, so his trainer recommends spending time before his next session reflecting on the feelings of accomplishment, sounds, and smells experienced during his last session. This is an example of which of the following?

Answer 21

Imagery

Question 22

Which of the following is involved in active listening?

Answer 22

Communicating Understanding

Question 23

A personal trainer asks a client to write down the names of the exercises she performs, how much food she is eating, and how much sleep she is getting. Which of the following strategies is the client following?

Answer 23

Self-monitoring

Question 24

Which of the following stages in the stages of change model involves individuals intending to take action in the next month?

Answer 24

Preparation stage

Question 25

An individual exercises regularly, but has not yet maintained the behavior for 6 months. In which of the following sections of the stages of change model is this individual?

Answer 25

Action