Nasm Exam Prep Chapter 19 Questions
and Answers(Graded A+)
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance - Answers-Which of
the following is the correct order for the stages of change model?
Provide the client with easy-to-read education materials about the benefits of exercise -
Answers-A client is considering starting an exercise program in the next 6 months.
Which of the following is the best strategy a personal trainer can use to help her
progress into the preparation section of the stages of change model?
They have maintained change for 6 months or more. - Answers-Which of the following
is a characteristic of the maintenance stage?
behavioral reactants - Answers-A father decides that there is too much injury risk for his
overweight son to partake in personal training. This is an example of which of the
following?
It is important to anticipate upcoming disruptions. - Answers-According to the stages of
change model of behavior change, which of the following is true of individuals in the
action stage?
self-monitoring - Answers-Clients must learn to identify challenging situations and
barriers to exercise. Which of the following processes is the best tool for this type of
learning?
Imagery - Answers-A client is losing motivation to exercise, so his trainer recommends
spending time before his next session reflecting on the feelings of accomplishment,
sounds, and smells experienced during his last session. This is an example of which of
the following?
Have the client keep a journal that keeps track of daily activities for three days. -
Answers-A personal trainer is working with a client who reports not having enough time
to exercise. Which of the following is the most effective technique to help the client
prioritize his time, improving exercise adherence?
"I will lose 10 pounds in eight weeks by exercising 50 minutes a day, three days per
week." - Answers-Which of the following is a SMART goal?
"I will reduce my body fat by 5% in 12 weeks by exercising 60 minutes five days per
week and eating a 1,600-calorie per day diet." - Answers-Which of the following
statements refers to a SMART goal?
and Answers(Graded A+)
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance - Answers-Which of
the following is the correct order for the stages of change model?
Provide the client with easy-to-read education materials about the benefits of exercise -
Answers-A client is considering starting an exercise program in the next 6 months.
Which of the following is the best strategy a personal trainer can use to help her
progress into the preparation section of the stages of change model?
They have maintained change for 6 months or more. - Answers-Which of the following
is a characteristic of the maintenance stage?
behavioral reactants - Answers-A father decides that there is too much injury risk for his
overweight son to partake in personal training. This is an example of which of the
following?
It is important to anticipate upcoming disruptions. - Answers-According to the stages of
change model of behavior change, which of the following is true of individuals in the
action stage?
self-monitoring - Answers-Clients must learn to identify challenging situations and
barriers to exercise. Which of the following processes is the best tool for this type of
learning?
Imagery - Answers-A client is losing motivation to exercise, so his trainer recommends
spending time before his next session reflecting on the feelings of accomplishment,
sounds, and smells experienced during his last session. This is an example of which of
the following?
Have the client keep a journal that keeps track of daily activities for three days. -
Answers-A personal trainer is working with a client who reports not having enough time
to exercise. Which of the following is the most effective technique to help the client
prioritize his time, improving exercise adherence?
"I will lose 10 pounds in eight weeks by exercising 50 minutes a day, three days per
week." - Answers-Which of the following is a SMART goal?
"I will reduce my body fat by 5% in 12 weeks by exercising 60 minutes five days per
week and eating a 1,600-calorie per day diet." - Answers-Which of the following
statements refers to a SMART goal?
