NBHWC 2026 STUDY GUIDE CORE HEALTH
COACHING COMPETENCIES AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Practice Question #221:
About half way through your coaching agreement with a client, the
coach notices that the client is arriving to the coaching calls late and
has missed a couple of sessions without notifying you in advance.
Which of the following approaches would be BEST to pursue with
your client?:
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and create a
plan for improvement
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback on what
specific things they don't like
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire as to what
could make their vision and goals more of a priority
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and discuss whether
coaching is appropriate at this time
Answer: C
◉ Practice Question #223:
,A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress
in improving their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of
increasing their physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two
jobs and I take care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that
would increase change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and
impossible and yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not
hard. What might work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?"
Answer: A
◉ Practice Question #224:
Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part of a
healthy diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric
intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
,D. Limiting trans and saturated fats
Answer: D
◉ Practice Question #226:
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to discuss
her continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's
parents indicating they are paying for the sessions and would like to
discuss their daughter's progress so far.
What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back
potential times that will work for you. Also, your daughter must be
present at this meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services or
any clients without prior written consent from the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back to
you.
D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you?
Answer: B
◉ Practice Question #225:
, A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly
working toward his goal of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss
just didn't get it. She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic.
She twice called me out in front of the group and on Friday told me I
needed to step up my game AFTER I reached a major sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one
thing that happened during the week between you and your boss
that was an improvement from last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex
Answer: C
◉ Practice Question #222:
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having
completed several wellness assessments. The coach asked the client
to work on these assessments at the end of their first session for
what purpose?
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness
wheel she needs to focus on improving
COACHING COMPETENCIES AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Practice Question #221:
About half way through your coaching agreement with a client, the
coach notices that the client is arriving to the coaching calls late and
has missed a couple of sessions without notifying you in advance.
Which of the following approaches would be BEST to pursue with
your client?:
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and create a
plan for improvement
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback on what
specific things they don't like
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire as to what
could make their vision and goals more of a priority
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and discuss whether
coaching is appropriate at this time
Answer: C
◉ Practice Question #223:
,A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress
in improving their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of
increasing their physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two
jobs and I take care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that
would increase change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and
impossible and yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not
hard. What might work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?"
Answer: A
◉ Practice Question #224:
Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part of a
healthy diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric
intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
,D. Limiting trans and saturated fats
Answer: D
◉ Practice Question #226:
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to discuss
her continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's
parents indicating they are paying for the sessions and would like to
discuss their daughter's progress so far.
What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back
potential times that will work for you. Also, your daughter must be
present at this meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services or
any clients without prior written consent from the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back to
you.
D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you?
Answer: B
◉ Practice Question #225:
, A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly
working toward his goal of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss
just didn't get it. She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic.
She twice called me out in front of the group and on Friday told me I
needed to step up my game AFTER I reached a major sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one
thing that happened during the week between you and your boss
that was an improvement from last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex
Answer: C
◉ Practice Question #222:
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having
completed several wellness assessments. The coach asked the client
to work on these assessments at the end of their first session for
what purpose?
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness
wheel she needs to focus on improving
