NETA ch. 2,3,4

Front

Which of the following is considered to be an open-ended question? How many days per week do you perform resistance training?, Do you enjoy exercise?, How do you imagine you will feel when you achieve this goal?, What was your average heart rate during today’s workout?

Back

How do you imagine you will feel when you achieve this goal?

Front

Your new client states, “I just don’t seem to have enough time to work exercise into my busy schedule. I really want to exercise more often, but I just have so many other things to do.” Which of the following active listening skills is an example of paraphrasing this statement?

Back

So, although you would like to exercise more often, your busy schedule makes it difficult for you to find the time.

Front

Which of the following nonverbal aspects is likely to have the MOST significant impact on the meaning of a message? The selection and use of words being communicated. The body position and facial expressions of the speaker. The projection and volume of the speaker’s voice. The education and experience of the speaker.

Back

The body position and facial expressions of the speaker.

Front

Which of the following is an appropriate and effective strategy to establish rapport with a potential client?
Smile and make a point of remembering the person’s name.
Make sure the prospect is aware of your education, certification, and experience.
Tell the potential client about the success stories of other clients.
Give the person your business card and a brochure including your rates.

Back

Smile and make a point of remembering the person’s name.

Front

Based on the information provided, in which stage of the transtheoretical model is the new member of the health club who has been active on an inconsistent basis for the past five weeks and wants to begin a structured exercise program?

Back

Preparation

Front

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic source of motivation? Giving a class participant a T-shirt for perfect attendance in a series of classes., Earning a partial reimbursement of membership dues for visiting the club a minimum number of times each month., Feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment after running a marathon (26.2 miles)., Receiving compliments from others regarding your recent weight loss.

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Feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment after running a marathon (26.2 miles).

Front

Which of the following is most likely to increase a client’s self-efficacy related to exercise? A. Sharing success stories of other individuals who have achieved fitness goals similar the client’s. B. Educating the client with regard to the risks of a sedentary lifestyle C. Highlighting the many health benefits that can be obtained from regular physical activity D. Setting aggressive long-term goals using the SMART approach to goal-setting.

Back

Sharing success stories of other individuals who have achieved fitness goals similar the client’s.

Front

Which of the following processes of motivational interviewing is characterized by discovering the client’s motivation for change and eliciting change talk? A. Engaging, B. Focusing, C. Evoking, D. Planning

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Evoking

Front

The principle of appreciative inquiry that suggests positive questions and positive reflections directly result in positive conversations and interactions is known as the Principle.

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Positivity

Front

Which of the following is the best example of an affirming statement? A. “Lately, you have really persevered over your busy schedule to keep up with your exercise program.” B. “You are feeling overwhelmed by your busy schedule and frustrated that you have not been able to exercise.” C. “If I hear you correctly, on one hand you would like to be exercising more frequently, but on the other hand you don’t have the energy after a busy day at work.” D. “I have been so busy lately that I have not had any time to exercise.”

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“Lately, you have really persevered over your busy schedule to keep up with your exercise program.”