NASM Behavioral Coaching and Relations 3

Question 1

Which barrier to exercise is BEST addressed by scheduling workouts at a consistent time and using reminders?

Accepted Answer

Lack of time

Answer

Time-management strategies like scheduling and reminders directly counter the 'lack of time' barrier.

Question 2

A client in the contemplation stage is BEST helped when the trainer:

Accepted Answer

Discusses the pros and cons of changing

Answer

Contemplators benefit from a decisional balance exploring the pros and cons of change.

Question 3

Which behavioral coaching technique involves breaking a large goal into smaller, achievable steps?

Accepted Answer

Shaping

Answer

Shaping reinforces successive approximations toward the final desired behavior.

Question 4

A trainer notices a client is more motivated when working toward a personal sense of accomplishment rather than external rewards. This describes:

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation

Answer

Intrinsic motivation comes from internal satisfaction rather than outside rewards.

Question 5

Which is the MOST appropriate professional boundary for a personal trainer?

Accepted Answer

Refer a client's depression to a licensed counselor

Answer

Trainers must refer issues outside their scope, such as mental health, to qualified professionals.

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