FREE NASM: Client Relations & Behavioral Coaching Questions and Answers

Question 1

Does exercise impact anxiety and depression?

Accepted Answer

It improves both anxiety and depression

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It does not improve depression or anxiety

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It improves anxiety, but not depression

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None of the above

Question 2

What should the definition of the letter "S" be when creating a SMART goal?

Accepted Answer

It should be specific enough that anyone can understand it

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It should be specific enough that the client can remember it

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It should be specific enough that the trainer knows what it implies

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It should be specific enough that any trainer could understand it

Question 3

How is "realistic" defined in SMART goals?

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The client is both willing and able to work toward the goal

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The goal is something the client is capable of doing

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This type of goal is completely new to the client

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The trainer is sure the client can achieve the goal

Question 4

Which of the following are effective illustrations of short-term objectives?

Accepted Answer

This week, research three reasons to exercise to support motivation

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Become a size 8 and fit into old clothes

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Lose 20 pounds for high school reunion

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Perform 100 push-ups every day for six months

Question 5

How may the M in the goal-setting acronym SMART be applied?

Accepted Answer

By making the goal quantifiable

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By making the goal something they are willing and able to work toward

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By not making the goal too challenging

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By creating a timeline for the goal's completion

Question 6

How can self-talk that is constructive help clients succeed?

Accepted Answer

It improves the client's belief in their abilities

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It allows the client to succeed

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It has no effect on client success

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It forces the client to embrace exercise

Question 7

Why should a personal trainer obtain consent before instructing a client?

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It improves the trainer-client relationship by reducing the imposing image of the trainer

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A trainer should never share information with anyone without permission

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Permission allows the trainer to fully speak their mind and share details of training

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The client is paying for training and a thorough fitness training plan, not education

Question 8

What distinguishes process goals from product goals?

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Process goals can be predictively achieved, and product goals may or may not be achieved

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Process goals can always be achieved, and product goals are rarely achieved

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Process goals are only achieved with careful assessment, and product goals are simple to achieve

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Process goals give the client something to work toward, and product goals are something to do in the moment

Question 9

All of the following are obstacles to building rapport, with the exception of:

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Asking probing questions

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Interrupting too often

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Being disinterested

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Not being an active listener

Question 10

What are SMART objectives?

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Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

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Significant Material Assessable Reachable Thoughtful

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Set Modest Accessible Restricted Temperate

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Sensible Measurable Appropriate Rational Thorough