NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine Behavioral Coaching and Relations Questions and Answers

Question 1

A new client tells you they want to start exercising but are not sure how to begin and are worried about getting injured.
They plan to start going to the gym in the next month.
According to the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change), which stage is this client in?

Accepted Answer

Preparation

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Contemplation

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Action

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Precontemplation

Question 2

A certified personal trainer is using motivational interviewing with a client who is ambivalent about changing their nutritional habits. Which of the following is a core principle of motivational interviewing?

Accepted Answer

Expressing empathy and understanding the client's perspective.

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Providing a strict meal plan to eliminate guesswork.

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Arguing with the client to prove the benefits of healthy eating.

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Focusing only on the negative consequences of their current habits.

Question 3

Which of the following goals is the BEST example of a SMART goal?

Accepted Answer

"I will lift weights three times per week to increase my bench press by 20 pounds in the next 12 weeks."

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"I want to get stronger."

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"I will try to lose weight by summer."

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"I plan to run a marathon someday."

Question 4

During an initial session, a client is sharing their past struggles with adhering to an exercise program. To build rapport and demonstrate understanding, the trainer says, "It sounds like you felt discouraged when you didn't see results as quickly as you hoped." This is an example of which active listening technique?

Accepted Answer

Reflecting

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Questioning

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Summarizing

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Affirming

Question 5

A personal trainer is working with a client who has been exercising consistently for 8 months. The client is confident in their ability to stick with their program and has successfully navigated scheduling conflicts and minor setbacks. What stage of the Transtheoretical Model is this client currently in?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance

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Action

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Preparation

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Contemplation

Question 6

Which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance a client's self-efficacy for exercise?

Accepted Answer

Setting a series of realistic, progressive goals that provide early experiences of success.

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Providing the client with a very challenging workout on the first day to show them what they can't do yet.

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Comparing the client's progress to that of other, more advanced clients.

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Focusing exclusively on the long-term outcome goal of losing 50 pounds.

A new client tells you they want to start exercising but are not sure how to begin and are worried about getting injured.They plan to start going to the gym in the next month.According to the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change), which stage is this client in?

A new client tells you they want to start exercising but are not sure how to begin and are worried about getting injured.
They plan to start going to the gym in the next month.
According to the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change), which stage is this client in?