NASM Section 2 review Questions and Answers Fully Solved

NASM Section 2 review Questions and Answers Fully Solved If a Certified Personal Trainer helps a client make an action plan to enhance their confidence that they can exercise on their own, what determinant of behavior are they targeting? Self-efficacy What stage of change is a person in if they are planning to begin exercising soon and have taken steps toward it? Preparation Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:01 / 0:15 Full screen Which source of social support for exercise is the most influential for children and adolescents? Parents Which behavior change technique allows individuals to identify external triggers that lead them to behave in certain ways? Self-monitoring Which barrier to exercise is most likely to be associated with body image issues? Social physique anxiety A new client has indicated that they are exercising due to advice from their physician, but they are generally amotivated. What would be the best choice for the personal trainer in their initial meeting? Inquire further about what their motives are for participating. Intentions are a good predictor of behavior, but what has been shown to help translate intentions into behavior? Planning What type of imagery occurs when a client imagines health-related outcomes? Appearance Imagery Having an informal role in an exercise group is demonstrated by which example? Planning social gatherings for the group Which scenario best demonstrates companionship support? Coordinating group events that are centered around physical activities What behavior change technique is a specific plan that drives behavior by identifying cues toward action? Implementation intention Which of the following reasons for group exercise participation is described as having a schedule and being able to anticipate what the exercise experience will be like? Consistency A benefit of being part of an exercise group includes comradery, which is described by which of the following statements? Participants are forming connections with people who are attempting to achieve similar results, while experiencing feelings of friendship, closeness, and loyalty. A client who has been training consistently for over a year has indicated that he wants to find more efficient ways to exercise at home. Which type of social support does he need? Informational support Which type of motivation would be characterized by a client who enjoys the process of becoming more fit? Intrinsic motivation Which of the following is an example of a client's intrinsic motivation for exercise? Exercising because it is fun Which of the following is a question that may provoke resistance? Why don't you want to change? A client wants to improve their deadlift. Which of the following is an outcome goal? I want to deadlift 300 pounds. The role of psychology in fitness and wellness is strongly rooted in which area? Behavioral change A client is asked to record what exercises they perform, how much they eat, and how much they sleep. Which of these strategies is the client using? Self-monitoring A client has been journaling their behavior. They find that if they get home and sit on the couch to watch television, they do not end up exercising. But if they bring their gym clothes to work with them and change before leaving the office, they are more likely to exercise. Which behavior change technique are they using? Self-monitoring When it comes to barriers to exercise, which statement is correct? Barriers to exercise are often cited by people who are sedentary or infrequently active. When family members are not supportive of exercise-related behaviors, it can be viewed as which of the following? Providing information on the health benefits If a new client indicates that they are frustrated with their lack of expected results, which barrier are they likely experiencing? Unrealistic goals