IAHC Client Assessment and Goal Setting

Question 1

In IAHC coaching practice, which framework is most commonly used to structure client goals effectively?

Accepted Answer

SMART goals

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GROW model

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5 Whys technique

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Force field analysis

Question 2

During an IAHC initial client intake, which tool helps assess a client's readiness to change a specific health behavior?

Accepted Answer

Stages of Change (Transtheoretical Model) assessment

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Beck Depression Inventory

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Body Mass Index calculation

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Hemoglobin A1c blood test

Question 3

An IAHC coach conducts a lifestyle assessment and notices a client's score suggests high sedentary behavior. The MOST appropriate first step is:

Accepted Answer

Collaboratively explore the client's barriers and current activity preferences

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Immediately prescribe a 5-day-per-week gym program

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Refer the client to a physical therapist

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Advise the client to purchase a fitness tracker

Question 4

When using motivational interviewing in an IAHC assessment, 'open-ended questions' serve what primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging clients to reflect and elaborate in their own words

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Gathering yes/no data to fill intake forms

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Diagnosing the root cause of unhealthy behaviors

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Reducing session time by getting quick answers

Question 5

An IAHC coach asks a client, 'On a scale of 1–10, how important is this goal to you?' This technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Importance ruler

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Goal stacking

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Confidence scaling

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Vision boarding

Question 6

Which of the following is within the scope of an IAHC-certified health coach during an initial assessment?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing a client's general health history and lifestyle habits

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Administering psychological diagnostic tests

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Interpreting blood lab results

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Diagnosing nutritional deficiencies