NASM-CPT Client Relations and Behavior Change

Question 1

According to the Transtheoretical Model, a client who is not yet thinking about starting an exercise program is in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Precontemplation

Answer

The precontemplation stage means the individual is not considering changing behavior within the next six months.

Question 2

Which communication technique involves reflecting what a client says to confirm understanding?

Accepted Answer

Active listening

Answer

Active listening includes paraphrasing, reflecting, and summarizing what the client communicates to show genuine understanding and build rapport.

Question 3

A SMART goal should be all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Ambiguous

Answer

SMART goals must be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound; ambiguity makes goals harder to pursue and evaluate.

Question 4

When a personal trainer demonstrates an exercise correctly to a client, they are primarily using which learning modality?

Accepted Answer

Visual

Answer

Visual demonstration allows the client to observe the correct movement pattern, appealing to the visual learning modality.

Question 5

Self-efficacy, as it relates to exercise adherence, is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A client's belief in their ability to successfully perform a task

Answer

Self-efficacy is an individual's confidence in their capacity to execute a specific behavior, and higher self-efficacy strongly predicts exercise adherence.

NASM Practice Test

NASM Practice Test

NASM-CPT Client Relations and Behavior Change