NASM Behavior Change & Client Psychology

Question 1

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) describes a client who is not thinking about starting exercise in the next 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Precontemplation

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Contemplation

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Preparation

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Maintenance

Question 2

According to NASM, what is the primary communication skill that builds rapport with clients during fitness consultations?

Accepted Answer

Active listening

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Directive coaching

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Expert-led prescriptions

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Motivational lecturing

Question 3

Self-efficacy, as it relates to exercise adherence, refers to:

Accepted Answer

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

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The number of sessions a client completes per month

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Intrinsic motivation stemming from past athletic experience

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Social support provided by family and friends

Question 4

Which of the following best represents an example of intrinsic motivation for exercise?

Accepted Answer

Exercising because it brings personal enjoyment and satisfaction

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Working out to win a company weight-loss competition

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Training to impress others at the gym

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Exercising to avoid a penalty from a doctor

Question 5

In the Contemplation stage of behavior change, the most effective trainer strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Highlight benefits and help resolve ambivalence about change

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Immediately prescribe a rigorous training program

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Reinforce existing healthy habits already in place

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Focus solely on teaching advanced exercise techniques

Question 6

Which goal-setting framework does NASM recommend for helping clients set effective fitness goals?

Accepted Answer

SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely)

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FAST goals (Flexible, Ambitious, Simple, Trackable)

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HARD goals (Heartfelt, Animated, Required, Difficult)

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OKR framework (Objectives and Key Results)