PFT 103 (Exercise Psychology) - Final Exam

In the context of fitness and wellness professionals specializing in behavior change, _____ is a term used to describe a professional–client relationship that is supportive, positive, and goal oriented in nature and that assists a client to recognize challenges that are preventing success and strengths that can be further engaged to achieve that success.

• professional counseling

• guided self-help

• psychological treatment

• customized lifestyle planning

In the context of the stages of change model, which of the following corresponds to a stage where people do not exercise but are thinking of becoming more active in the next six months?

• Preparation

• Contemplation

• Precontemplation

• Action

What are the three elements that create long-lasting healthy lifestyle changes?

• Life coaching, therapy, and nutrition

• Exercise, diet ,and healthy relationships

• Self-efficacy, SMART goals, and exercise

• Nutrition, fitness, and behavior change

In the stages of change model, which of the following corresponds to a stage where people do occasionally exercise but are planning to begin exercising regularly in the next month?

• Action

• Precontemplation

• Preparation

• Contemplation

Which of the following is an objective of the coaching role?

• Allowing a client to set his or her own goals

• Monitoring a client’s progress and offering reflective feedback

• Discussing a coach’s own personal issues with a client as an example

• Passing on information and skills to improve a client’s communication skills

In the context of the stages of change model, a client relapsing at the contemplation stage would immediately move to the _____ stage.

• contemplation

• preparation

• maintenance

• precontemplation

Which of the following is true of unconditional positive regard?

• It affects a client’s ability to perform better by maintaining a positive attitude.

• It involves asking powerful questions to help a client see the situation in a new light that makes change more possible.

• It enables a coach to maintain a positive expectation that clients have the capacity to grow and improve through self-analysis.

• It focuses on particular behaviors or actions, measuring either a coach’s progress or a client’s progress, or both.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of progress in the stages of change model?

• Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance

• Maintenance, action, preparation, precontemplation, and contemplation

• Precontemplation, contemplation, maintenance, preparation, and action

• Preparation, precontemplation, contemplation, maintenance, and action

As part of the coaching process, active listening involves _____.

• trying to fill in silences by talking

• thinking about what to say to a client before he or she finishes speaking

• asking questions to help a client see his or her situation in a new light

• listening attentively and focusing attention completely on the client

The best strategy a personal trainer could use with precontemplators is to:

• discuss the necessity of building a social support network.

• ask about previous successful experiences with exercise.

• help clients maintain their beliefs in the importance of exercising regularly.

• educate them and suggest where they might get information to become more active.