Health Coach Exam QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Coaching - CORRECT ANSWER partnering with clients in a thought provoking and creative
process that inspires them to maximize there professional and personal potential
Clients are - CORRECT ANSWER whole and resourceful, not damaged or needing to be fixed.
They are the expert on themselves
Tenets of lifestyle medicine - CORRECT ANSWER healthy nutrition, physical activity,
adequate sleep, stress management
Health Coach - CORRECT ANSWER non judgmental supporter and partner through the change
journey
Referral group for Health coach - CORRECT ANSWER Mental Health Providers, Physicians,
Nurses, RD, PT, exercise specialist
WHO health definition - CORRECT ANSWER a state of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
WHO definition of mental health - CORRECT ANSWER a state of well-being in which every
individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work
productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community
wellness - CORRECT ANSWER an active process of becoming aware of and making choices
toward a healthy and fulfilling life. wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic
process of change and growth
Samsha 8 dimensions of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER occupational, spiritual, emotional,
social, physical, financial, intellectual, environmental
Occupational wellness - CORRECT ANSWER personal enrichment and engagement with one's
work that is meaningful and rewarding
,physical wellness - CORRECT ANSWER physical health and well being through physical
activity and healthful nutrition
social wellness - CORRECT ANSWER recognizing and engaging with one's
interconnectedness with nature and with others for the betterment of the community as a whole
intellectual wellness - CORRECT ANSWER engaging in activities that stimulate and challenge
mental faculties to enhance one's mental fitness
spiritual wellness - CORRECT ANSWER aligning ones beliefs and values with one's world
views to establish meaning and purpose in life
emotional wellness - CORRECT ANSWER the expression and management of one's feelings to
cope and thrive in relationships and pursue acceptance of one's emotions
financial wellness - CORRECT ANSWER establishing healthy financial habits and planning for
the future to ensure financial stability throughout a lifetime
environmental wellness - CORRECT ANSWER seeking surroundings that promote personal
safety and encourage/support all aspects of personal wellness
which of the following best describes a client centered ACE certified health coach - CORRECT
ANSWER A creates goals for the clients to pursue
B works to fix the clients issues
C acts as the authority in the decision making process
D views client as whole and resourceful
D
an effective ACE certified health coach exhibits which of the following abilities - CORRECT
ANSWER A unlock a clients potential
B judgement only when necessary
, C limit the role of medical providers
D focus on one specific issue at a time
A
which type of coach is best suited for developing a clients capacity to deal with change in their
organization or career - CORRECT ANSWER Executive coach
incorporating creative and thought provoking activities into one's daily life addresses which area of
wellness - CORRECT ANSWER intellectual
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER clients capacity and right as an individual to self direct
affirmation - CORRECT ANSWER intentionally seeking and acknowledging your clients
strengths and efforts by expressing them verbally and with genuine enthusiasm
based on the international coaching federations core competencies, which example is most relevant to
setting the foundation for a health coaching relationship - CORRECT ANSWER agreement on
the coaching process and relationship
according to the five factor model which personality trait involves being humble, patient, and
sensitive - CORRECT ANSWER agreeableness
A health coach who is able to correctly identify emotions in clients demonstrates which component of
emotional intelligence - CORRECT ANSWER self-awareness
precontemplation stage - CORRECT ANSWER the client has no intention of changing in the
foreseeable future
What is the goal of working with a client in the preparation stage - CORRECT ANSWER Guide
the client to develop a clear, concise plan that sets them up for success
CORRECT ANSWERS
Coaching - CORRECT ANSWER partnering with clients in a thought provoking and creative
process that inspires them to maximize there professional and personal potential
Clients are - CORRECT ANSWER whole and resourceful, not damaged or needing to be fixed.
They are the expert on themselves
Tenets of lifestyle medicine - CORRECT ANSWER healthy nutrition, physical activity,
adequate sleep, stress management
Health Coach - CORRECT ANSWER non judgmental supporter and partner through the change
journey
Referral group for Health coach - CORRECT ANSWER Mental Health Providers, Physicians,
Nurses, RD, PT, exercise specialist
WHO health definition - CORRECT ANSWER a state of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
WHO definition of mental health - CORRECT ANSWER a state of well-being in which every
individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work
productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community
wellness - CORRECT ANSWER an active process of becoming aware of and making choices
toward a healthy and fulfilling life. wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic
process of change and growth
Samsha 8 dimensions of wellness - CORRECT ANSWER occupational, spiritual, emotional,
social, physical, financial, intellectual, environmental
Occupational wellness - CORRECT ANSWER personal enrichment and engagement with one's
work that is meaningful and rewarding
,physical wellness - CORRECT ANSWER physical health and well being through physical
activity and healthful nutrition
social wellness - CORRECT ANSWER recognizing and engaging with one's
interconnectedness with nature and with others for the betterment of the community as a whole
intellectual wellness - CORRECT ANSWER engaging in activities that stimulate and challenge
mental faculties to enhance one's mental fitness
spiritual wellness - CORRECT ANSWER aligning ones beliefs and values with one's world
views to establish meaning and purpose in life
emotional wellness - CORRECT ANSWER the expression and management of one's feelings to
cope and thrive in relationships and pursue acceptance of one's emotions
financial wellness - CORRECT ANSWER establishing healthy financial habits and planning for
the future to ensure financial stability throughout a lifetime
environmental wellness - CORRECT ANSWER seeking surroundings that promote personal
safety and encourage/support all aspects of personal wellness
which of the following best describes a client centered ACE certified health coach - CORRECT
ANSWER A creates goals for the clients to pursue
B works to fix the clients issues
C acts as the authority in the decision making process
D views client as whole and resourceful
D
an effective ACE certified health coach exhibits which of the following abilities - CORRECT
ANSWER A unlock a clients potential
B judgement only when necessary
, C limit the role of medical providers
D focus on one specific issue at a time
A
which type of coach is best suited for developing a clients capacity to deal with change in their
organization or career - CORRECT ANSWER Executive coach
incorporating creative and thought provoking activities into one's daily life addresses which area of
wellness - CORRECT ANSWER intellectual
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER clients capacity and right as an individual to self direct
affirmation - CORRECT ANSWER intentionally seeking and acknowledging your clients
strengths and efforts by expressing them verbally and with genuine enthusiasm
based on the international coaching federations core competencies, which example is most relevant to
setting the foundation for a health coaching relationship - CORRECT ANSWER agreement on
the coaching process and relationship
according to the five factor model which personality trait involves being humble, patient, and
sensitive - CORRECT ANSWER agreeableness
A health coach who is able to correctly identify emotions in clients demonstrates which component of
emotional intelligence - CORRECT ANSWER self-awareness
precontemplation stage - CORRECT ANSWER the client has no intention of changing in the
foreseeable future
What is the goal of working with a client in the preparation stage - CORRECT ANSWER Guide
the client to develop a clear, concise plan that sets them up for success
