Health Coach Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The ability to keep developing - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following aptitudes related
to health improvement involves creating a sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness to life?
A client's inner critical voice - CORRECT ANSWER From a coaching perspective, what is
often a major limitation for client success?
Emotional intelligence - CORRECT ANSWER which of the following terms represents the
ability to recognize one's own feelings
Empathy - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following components of emotional intelligence
involves understanding the emotions, needs, and concerns of others?
Social skills - CORRECT ANSWER Jason is a successful health coach who enjoys a very full
schedule working with a variety of clients. When asked about why they think Jason is so good at his
job, his clients often report that Jason communicates clearly, makes them feel like they are part of a
cooperative team, and inspires them to work hard. These characteristics describe which competency
within the arena of emotional intelligence?
Active listening - CORRECT ANSWER When Susan meets with her health coach, Matthew,
she appreciates how Matthew summarizes what she says and then asks if there is anything that was
misunderstood in his summary. What communication skill is Matthew using in this situation?
Absolutistic thinking - CORRECT ANSWER If a client perceives changing his or her eating
habits as unbearable because of the feelings of deprivation that may occur, he or she is likely suffering
from a type of cognitive style called _______________.
Personal/life coaching - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following fields of practice is most
similar to what health coaches offer to clients in their services?
A health coach creates the environment to foster change - CORRECT ANSWER Which
response best describes a health coach's role in facilitating behavioral change?
, Registered dietitian - CORRECT ANSWER If a client has an uncontrolled chronic condition
(such as diabetes) or a history of diet failures or weight-cycling, a referral to which of the following
healthcare professionals would be most appropriate?
Objective - CORRECT ANSWER Renee is a health coach who works with many clients who
have chronic health conditions. She communicates regularly with her clients' physicians to keep them
informed of their progress in her programs. In her communications, Renee is careful to document
client measurements and any noticeable symptoms, which are characteristics of what element of the
SOAP note?
Stating upfront that if certain landmarks are not achieved within a particular agreed-upon timeframe,
the relationship may need to be terminated - CORRECT ANSWER If, for whatever reason, the
client-health coach relationship must be discontinued, which of the following responses represents the
best exit strategy for the health coach?
Hypokinetic diseases - CORRECT ANSWER When health coaches encourage clients to engage
in regular physical activity, make healthy nutrition choices, and properly manage emotional stress,
they are facilitating a reduced risk of _______________.
When the client is ready for post-rehabilitation or post-medical care services - CORRECT
ANSWER Within the medical fitness field's continuum of care, at what point does the health
coach typically begin to work with a client?
Response consequences - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following factors of operant
conditioning heavily influences behavioral outcomes and occurs after a behavior is executed?
Beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER The cornerstone of cognitive behavioral therapy is that a
client's _______________ determine how he or she behaves, not the external events that actually take
place.
Preparation - CORRECT ANSWER Jim has been hearing a lot from his friend, Mike, about
Mike's new health coach. Currently, Jim engages in a sporadic walk, or even a visit to the gym, but he
is very inconsistent with physical activity. Jim often asks Mike about specifics for creating his own
plan. Mike suggests that Jim set up an appointment with his health coach to investigate weight-loss
programs, health clubs, and planning how a diet and/or
Exercise program can fit into his lifestyle and schedule. Jim tells Mike he will arrange to meet with
Mike's health coach. In what stage of change is Jim?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The ability to keep developing - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following aptitudes related
to health improvement involves creating a sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness to life?
A client's inner critical voice - CORRECT ANSWER From a coaching perspective, what is
often a major limitation for client success?
Emotional intelligence - CORRECT ANSWER which of the following terms represents the
ability to recognize one's own feelings
Empathy - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following components of emotional intelligence
involves understanding the emotions, needs, and concerns of others?
Social skills - CORRECT ANSWER Jason is a successful health coach who enjoys a very full
schedule working with a variety of clients. When asked about why they think Jason is so good at his
job, his clients often report that Jason communicates clearly, makes them feel like they are part of a
cooperative team, and inspires them to work hard. These characteristics describe which competency
within the arena of emotional intelligence?
Active listening - CORRECT ANSWER When Susan meets with her health coach, Matthew,
she appreciates how Matthew summarizes what she says and then asks if there is anything that was
misunderstood in his summary. What communication skill is Matthew using in this situation?
Absolutistic thinking - CORRECT ANSWER If a client perceives changing his or her eating
habits as unbearable because of the feelings of deprivation that may occur, he or she is likely suffering
from a type of cognitive style called _______________.
Personal/life coaching - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following fields of practice is most
similar to what health coaches offer to clients in their services?
A health coach creates the environment to foster change - CORRECT ANSWER Which
response best describes a health coach's role in facilitating behavioral change?
, Registered dietitian - CORRECT ANSWER If a client has an uncontrolled chronic condition
(such as diabetes) or a history of diet failures or weight-cycling, a referral to which of the following
healthcare professionals would be most appropriate?
Objective - CORRECT ANSWER Renee is a health coach who works with many clients who
have chronic health conditions. She communicates regularly with her clients' physicians to keep them
informed of their progress in her programs. In her communications, Renee is careful to document
client measurements and any noticeable symptoms, which are characteristics of what element of the
SOAP note?
Stating upfront that if certain landmarks are not achieved within a particular agreed-upon timeframe,
the relationship may need to be terminated - CORRECT ANSWER If, for whatever reason, the
client-health coach relationship must be discontinued, which of the following responses represents the
best exit strategy for the health coach?
Hypokinetic diseases - CORRECT ANSWER When health coaches encourage clients to engage
in regular physical activity, make healthy nutrition choices, and properly manage emotional stress,
they are facilitating a reduced risk of _______________.
When the client is ready for post-rehabilitation or post-medical care services - CORRECT
ANSWER Within the medical fitness field's continuum of care, at what point does the health
coach typically begin to work with a client?
Response consequences - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following factors of operant
conditioning heavily influences behavioral outcomes and occurs after a behavior is executed?
Beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER The cornerstone of cognitive behavioral therapy is that a
client's _______________ determine how he or she behaves, not the external events that actually take
place.
Preparation - CORRECT ANSWER Jim has been hearing a lot from his friend, Mike, about
Mike's new health coach. Currently, Jim engages in a sporadic walk, or even a visit to the gym, but he
is very inconsistent with physical activity. Jim often asks Mike about specifics for creating his own
plan. Mike suggests that Jim set up an appointment with his health coach to investigate weight-loss
programs, health clubs, and planning how a diet and/or
Exercise program can fit into his lifestyle and schedule. Jim tells Mike he will arrange to meet with
Mike's health coach. In what stage of change is Jim?
