NBHWC UPDATED LATEST ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What are the six categories of malpractice identified by Corey and colleagues
(2014)? - ✔✔1. Engaging in procedures not accepted in coaching practice. 2. Using
techniques for which they are not trained. 3. Failing to use more beneficial techniques.
4. Not warning about a violent client. 5. Failing to obtain informed consent. 6. Not
explaining possible consequences of interventions.
✔✔What burden does the client bear in malpractice cases? - ✔✔The client bears the
burden of proof, requiring evidence of a professional relationship, coach negligence,
client harm, and a connection between negligence and injury.
✔✔What is the difference between boundary crossing and boundary violation? -
✔✔Boundary crossing involves behaviors that may lead to misconduct but are less
severe, while boundary violation involves misconduct that is universally recognized as
unethical.
✔✔What should coaches do to minimize the risk of offering harmful advice? -
✔✔Coaches should establish clear boundaries regarding their area of expertise.
, ✔✔What is the importance of professional liability insurance for coaches? -
✔✔Professional liability insurance is essential for coaches working with paying clients to
protect against legal claims.
✔✔What ethical obligations do coaches have towards their clients? - ✔✔Coaches must
uphold clients' privacy and confidentiality rights, treat them with dignity and respect, and
avoid discrimination.
✔✔What is the Action Ethical Decision Making Model? - ✔✔A framework developed by
Duffy and Passmore (2010) that includes steps like awareness, classifying dilemmas,
generating solutions, and evaluating options.
✔✔What should coaches do when clients engage in harmful activities? - ✔✔Coaches
must intervene when clients engage in activities that may jeopardize their health,
fitness, or well-being.
✔✔What is the significance of the NBHWC Health & Wellness Coach Scope of
Practice? - ✔✔It outlines the accepted practices and boundaries within which coaches
should operate.
✔✔How should coaches handle ethical dilemmas? - ✔✔Coaches should consider risks
and benefits of each option and document their experiences in ethical journals.
✔✔What are the key components of ethical standards in coaching? - ✔✔Ethical
standards include rules and principles agreed upon by professional societies, focusing
on truth, honesty, and integrity.
✔✔What actions can lead to allegations of malpractice in coaching? - ✔✔Allegations
can arise from perceived harm due to unethical behavior or negligence.
✔✔What is the role of evidence-based guidelines in coaching? - ✔✔Coaches should
provide guidance only in areas where they hold recognized credentials and follow
evidence-based practices.
✔✔What is the relationship between ethics and laws in coaching? - ✔✔Ethics govern
the coaching relationship based on moral values, while laws are societal rules that must
be followed.
✔✔Why is it important for coaches to adapt their styles and methods? - ✔✔Coaches
should adapt their styles to honor client diversity and maintain professional
relationships.
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What are the six categories of malpractice identified by Corey and colleagues
(2014)? - ✔✔1. Engaging in procedures not accepted in coaching practice. 2. Using
techniques for which they are not trained. 3. Failing to use more beneficial techniques.
4. Not warning about a violent client. 5. Failing to obtain informed consent. 6. Not
explaining possible consequences of interventions.
✔✔What burden does the client bear in malpractice cases? - ✔✔The client bears the
burden of proof, requiring evidence of a professional relationship, coach negligence,
client harm, and a connection between negligence and injury.
✔✔What is the difference between boundary crossing and boundary violation? -
✔✔Boundary crossing involves behaviors that may lead to misconduct but are less
severe, while boundary violation involves misconduct that is universally recognized as
unethical.
✔✔What should coaches do to minimize the risk of offering harmful advice? -
✔✔Coaches should establish clear boundaries regarding their area of expertise.
, ✔✔What is the importance of professional liability insurance for coaches? -
✔✔Professional liability insurance is essential for coaches working with paying clients to
protect against legal claims.
✔✔What ethical obligations do coaches have towards their clients? - ✔✔Coaches must
uphold clients' privacy and confidentiality rights, treat them with dignity and respect, and
avoid discrimination.
✔✔What is the Action Ethical Decision Making Model? - ✔✔A framework developed by
Duffy and Passmore (2010) that includes steps like awareness, classifying dilemmas,
generating solutions, and evaluating options.
✔✔What should coaches do when clients engage in harmful activities? - ✔✔Coaches
must intervene when clients engage in activities that may jeopardize their health,
fitness, or well-being.
✔✔What is the significance of the NBHWC Health & Wellness Coach Scope of
Practice? - ✔✔It outlines the accepted practices and boundaries within which coaches
should operate.
✔✔How should coaches handle ethical dilemmas? - ✔✔Coaches should consider risks
and benefits of each option and document their experiences in ethical journals.
✔✔What are the key components of ethical standards in coaching? - ✔✔Ethical
standards include rules and principles agreed upon by professional societies, focusing
on truth, honesty, and integrity.
✔✔What actions can lead to allegations of malpractice in coaching? - ✔✔Allegations
can arise from perceived harm due to unethical behavior or negligence.
✔✔What is the role of evidence-based guidelines in coaching? - ✔✔Coaches should
provide guidance only in areas where they hold recognized credentials and follow
evidence-based practices.
✔✔What is the relationship between ethics and laws in coaching? - ✔✔Ethics govern
the coaching relationship based on moral values, while laws are societal rules that must
be followed.
✔✔Why is it important for coaches to adapt their styles and methods? - ✔✔Coaches
should adapt their styles to honor client diversity and maintain professional
relationships.
