Canfitpro Chapter 1
Precontemplation Stage *Not Ready* - ANSIn this stage, you might develop increased
awareness of an opportunity but not be thinking seriously about it yet. You might begin to
discuss fears and hopes about becoming'a Personal Training Specialist and seek out general
anade education.
*Aware/Have not considered it*
Contemplation Stage *Getting Ready* - ANSYou develop increased belief and confidence in the
possibility of change. You might evaluate advantages and disadvantages of becoming a
Personal Training Specialist, identify your support system, and discuss advantages and
benefits. *Giving it some thought*
Preparation Stage *Ready* - ANSYou become informed about the requirements for success and
make plans. You might evaluate barriers and opportunities and com plete your goal setting and
action planning.
*Informed*
Action Stage *Actively Making Changes* - ANSYou take action. At this stage you would take a
course and complete the Personal Training Specialist certification, do business planning, and
execute your plan.
*Taking a course*
Maintenance Stage *Adherence to Changes* - ANSThis stage happens after change has
occurred, continuing with the behaviours required for success. To do this as a Personal Training
Specialist, you must maintain certification through ongoing continujng education.
*CEC's*
5 Stages of Behaviour Change *6th Stage* - ANS1. Pre Contemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
*6. Relapse
When approaching a sessions with a client you should presume the following is true. *10 items*
- ANS1. Your clients are doing the best can with the resources available to them at that moment.
2. Positive intention is behind your clients behaviour
3. How your clients behave is not who they are, so you accept them as they are and help to
change their behaviour.
4. You respect your clients in their, own model of the world. *never talk politics*
5. There is no failure-only feedback. You are willing to adapt and change as you go.
, 6. The mind and body work together, and you work with both as one.
7. Choice is better than no choice, so you will strive and aim to increase opportunities for better
choices more often
8. Change and exercise adherence can be bringand enjoyable easy
9. Your client has all the resources needed or can create them.
10. You get what you focus on, so you will maintain an image of a successful personal
trainer-client relationship.
Clients Fears abd Perceptions *5 items* - ANS1. Unrealistic expectations for themselves.
2. Fear of failure
3. Fear of not knowing what to do or how to do it.
4. Perception that everyone will be looking at them
5. Belief that they are the only ones who feel the way they do
Knowledgeable - ANSAs a Personal Training Specialist, you must know the subject matter you
will be discussing with clients. You also need to knowledgeable enough to stop before giving
any advice that is outside your Standards of Practice. Personal Training Specialists need to
learn constantly and evolve through continuing education
Supportive - ANSPeesonal Training Specialists should support clients in their goals and be
empathetic to the journey they are taking. Clients will have good and bad days, and you need to
be supportive and positive during both.
Respectful - ANSPersonal Training Specialists should be respectful of their clients' ideas and
approaches to exercise and respectful of their time. You need to focus on the client throughout
the entire session and provide the quality experience that the client deserves every time you
meet.
Model of Healthy Behavior - ANSyou demonstrate healthy behaviours, your clients are more
willing to follow your advice and guidance. If you do not model the behaviour you are teaching,
you will have difficulty convincing your clients the program is worth the investment of time,
money, and effort.
Trustworthy - ANSYour clients should feel comfortable sharing information related to their health
and well-being so that you can make the most informed decisions about their persqnal training
ining program.
Enthusiastic - ANSAs a Personal Training Specialist, you should be motivating and show keen
and genuine interest in what clients are doing both inside and outside the fitness centre,
supporting their goals of optimal health. Your expression of enthusiasm should be geared to the
ways in which your clients like to be motivated and congruent with their personality type.
Innovative - ANSThe Personal Training Specialist should constantly be looking for ways to add
variety and improve each client's program and ultimate results. Providing safe, fun, effective,
Precontemplation Stage *Not Ready* - ANSIn this stage, you might develop increased
awareness of an opportunity but not be thinking seriously about it yet. You might begin to
discuss fears and hopes about becoming'a Personal Training Specialist and seek out general
anade education.
*Aware/Have not considered it*
Contemplation Stage *Getting Ready* - ANSYou develop increased belief and confidence in the
possibility of change. You might evaluate advantages and disadvantages of becoming a
Personal Training Specialist, identify your support system, and discuss advantages and
benefits. *Giving it some thought*
Preparation Stage *Ready* - ANSYou become informed about the requirements for success and
make plans. You might evaluate barriers and opportunities and com plete your goal setting and
action planning.
*Informed*
Action Stage *Actively Making Changes* - ANSYou take action. At this stage you would take a
course and complete the Personal Training Specialist certification, do business planning, and
execute your plan.
*Taking a course*
Maintenance Stage *Adherence to Changes* - ANSThis stage happens after change has
occurred, continuing with the behaviours required for success. To do this as a Personal Training
Specialist, you must maintain certification through ongoing continujng education.
*CEC's*
5 Stages of Behaviour Change *6th Stage* - ANS1. Pre Contemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
*6. Relapse
When approaching a sessions with a client you should presume the following is true. *10 items*
- ANS1. Your clients are doing the best can with the resources available to them at that moment.
2. Positive intention is behind your clients behaviour
3. How your clients behave is not who they are, so you accept them as they are and help to
change their behaviour.
4. You respect your clients in their, own model of the world. *never talk politics*
5. There is no failure-only feedback. You are willing to adapt and change as you go.
, 6. The mind and body work together, and you work with both as one.
7. Choice is better than no choice, so you will strive and aim to increase opportunities for better
choices more often
8. Change and exercise adherence can be bringand enjoyable easy
9. Your client has all the resources needed or can create them.
10. You get what you focus on, so you will maintain an image of a successful personal
trainer-client relationship.
Clients Fears abd Perceptions *5 items* - ANS1. Unrealistic expectations for themselves.
2. Fear of failure
3. Fear of not knowing what to do or how to do it.
4. Perception that everyone will be looking at them
5. Belief that they are the only ones who feel the way they do
Knowledgeable - ANSAs a Personal Training Specialist, you must know the subject matter you
will be discussing with clients. You also need to knowledgeable enough to stop before giving
any advice that is outside your Standards of Practice. Personal Training Specialists need to
learn constantly and evolve through continuing education
Supportive - ANSPeesonal Training Specialists should support clients in their goals and be
empathetic to the journey they are taking. Clients will have good and bad days, and you need to
be supportive and positive during both.
Respectful - ANSPersonal Training Specialists should be respectful of their clients' ideas and
approaches to exercise and respectful of their time. You need to focus on the client throughout
the entire session and provide the quality experience that the client deserves every time you
meet.
Model of Healthy Behavior - ANSyou demonstrate healthy behaviours, your clients are more
willing to follow your advice and guidance. If you do not model the behaviour you are teaching,
you will have difficulty convincing your clients the program is worth the investment of time,
money, and effort.
Trustworthy - ANSYour clients should feel comfortable sharing information related to their health
and well-being so that you can make the most informed decisions about their persqnal training
ining program.
Enthusiastic - ANSAs a Personal Training Specialist, you should be motivating and show keen
and genuine interest in what clients are doing both inside and outside the fitness centre,
supporting their goals of optimal health. Your expression of enthusiasm should be geared to the
ways in which your clients like to be motivated and congruent with their personality type.
Innovative - ANSThe Personal Training Specialist should constantly be looking for ways to add
variety and improve each client's program and ultimate results. Providing safe, fun, effective,
