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?

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Precontemplation

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Contemplation

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Preparation

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Action

Question 2

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

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Active listening

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Closed questioning

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Motivational interviewing

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Directive coaching

Question 3

A SMART goal should be all of the following EXCEPT:

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Ambiguous

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Specific

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Measurable

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Time-bound

Question 4

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

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Visual

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Auditory

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Kinesthetic

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Tactile

Question 5

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

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

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A client's fitness level at baseline

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A client's intrinsic motivation to exercise

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A client's social support network

Question 6

Which type of goal focuses on the process of exercising rather than an outcome such as weight loss?

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Process goal

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Outcome goal

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Performance goal

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Product goal