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Health/Fitness Professional
characteristics...
- high energy personalities 2. fun-loving 3. dynamic qualities 4. display enthusiasm and passion for physical activity TERM 2
Fitness professionals often take it personally
when...
DEFINITION 2 clients do not come back TERM 3
*Exercise Adherence
DEFINITION 3 the extent to which people follow or "stick to" an exercise program TERM 4
Motivation
DEFINITION 4 impulses, inner drives, or intentions that cause a person to move, to do something, or to behave a certain way -- highly linked and correlated with exercise adherence -- motivational situations may improve peoples' commitment levels TERM 5
"Professional" Fitness Professional
DEFINITION 5
- understand professionalism and the provider-client relationship
- put yourself in the client's shoes and think about what creates a good relationship 3. recall positive and negative experiences that you have had with practitioners in "helping professions" 4. understand the negatives, but focus on the positive aspects of prior experiences 5. environment, interactions with provider, and provider appearance = positive characteristics
Conferring with clients is ___ & often ___ &
must provide opportunities for ___ and ___.
- taxing - energy-draining - self-renewal - stress reduction TERM 7
Behavior Change Process
DEFINITION 7 1.humans strive for stability 2. change begins when we perceive a problem 3. preliminary change when plans occur
- success results when plans come to fruition 5. support by peers is needed or we can resort back to old behaviors TERM 8
*Promoting Adherence
DEFINITION 8 understand your client's motivation, which will determine your exercise prescription TERM 9
*Steps to Working with a Client
DEFINITION 9
- Motivational Approach 2. Discuss Health Concerns 3. Discuss Fitness Goals 4. Review Previous Exercise Experiences 5. Finalize Exercise Program Design for Client 6. First Day Anticipation TERM 10
Motivational Approach
DEFINITION 10
- step 1 - remember Behavior Change Model - must get people to see a sedentary lifestyle leads to future health problems - desire to be healthy must be considered
Discuss Health Concerns
-step 2 -the client is in action or preparation phase TERM 17
Discuss Fitness Goals
DEFINITION 17 -step 3 -create structure for exercise program -ask clients what their goals are and be ready to "redefine" potential unrealistic goals TERM 18
Review Previous Exercise Experiences
DEFINITION 18 -step 4 - what works for client & what doesn't work TERM 19
Finalize Exercise Program Design for Client
DEFINITION 19 -step 5 -let client select favorable activities -establish an exercise habit TERM 20
First Day Anticipation
DEFINITION 20 -step 6 -visualization is used for clients
*Self-Control and/or Self-Regulation
- control that people have over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors TERM 22
Program Success
DEFINITION 22
- remind clients that exercise programs require time and energy 2. encourage clients to make their health a top priority 3. design an exercise program that can quickly become a habit 4. suggest early morning exercise 5. encourage clients to find stress-reducing benefits in their programs 6. suggest that clients invite friends to join them TERM 23
*Self-Efficacy
DEFINITION 23 a person's belief in his or her ability to perform a given task - always situation or behavior specific - good predictor as to who will stay committed TERM 24
*Self-Efficacy Improving Techniques
DEFINITION 24
- help clients be immediately successful 2. expose clients to role models similar to themselves 3. help clients recruit an exercise partner 4. provide education and positive reinforcement 5. help clients look good TERM 25
*Social Physique Anxiety
DEFINITION 25 occurs when a client worries that others are appraising his/her body; related to "distorted body image"
Reinforcement management &
counterconditioning
rewarded behaviors are more likely to be performed again and therefore, do not reward counterproductive behavior. Counterconditioning is trying to change a conditioned response to a particular situation and it focuses more on unproductive habits vs occasional problems TERM 32
Managing stress and negative emotions
DEFINITION 32 Stress is the most common reason why people quit an exercise program and uses up energy & triggers negative emotions. Problem-focused coping: used to identify problem and look for solutions. Emotion-focused coping: engage in exercise or healthy pleasures that help reduce feelings of stress and negative emotions and help you feel better TERM 33
*mindful awareness
DEFINITION 33 used for stress reduction and relaxation TERM 34
*Mindfulness
DEFINITION 34 deals with being totally aware of and in the present moment TERM 35
cognitive reconstructuring
DEFINITION 35 changing the way you think about something; most individuals have used this concept before
*6 Physiological Benefits of Physical
Activity
- exercise promotes a positive mood 2. exercise reduces feelings of stress 3. exercise improves sleep quality 4. exercise improves self-confidence and body image 5. exercise reduces feelings of depression 6. exercise reduces feelings of anxiety TERM 37
How to use physiological benefits to enhance
motivation and adherence
DEFINITION 37
- encourage clients to include emotional balance in their health and fitness goals 2. recommend activities clients will find rewarding 3. measure improvements in mood and energy level TERM 38
Relapse
DEFINITION 38 returning to behavior patterns that you attempted to change TERM 39
*5 common problems for relapse
DEFINITION 39
- plans to exercise were not specific enough 2. goals were not realistic 3. exercise program was too demanding 4. a disruption in the routine threw off the exercise schedule 5. negative moods reduced the motivation to stick to an exercise program TERM 40
8 Ways for testing fitness
improvements
DEFINITION 40
- emotional health indicators 2. resting and submax HR will decrease 3. increase in muscle strength and endurance 4. walking test shows cardiorespiratory improvements 5. flexibility and balance tests 6. skill level tests 7. medical indicators 8. body composition
