Certified Personal Trainers that have specialized in behavior change can use
behavior change skills
Across a wide variety of client populations because the principles of behavior change do
not change across populations.
Occupations such as personal trainer and health educator have grown in recent
years primarily due to
An increase in overweight and obesity in both adults and teenagers.
American adults have become more and more overweight over the years. Most
recently, approximately what percentage of adults are overweight and obese?
1/3 of American adults are obese and 2/3 are overweight
Health and fitness professionals specializing in behavior change
will be able to use scientifically validated screening and intervention techniques in a
guided self-help way to progress clients to results
A health and fitness professional working with a client on injury rehabilitation
generally will have the skills necessary to deal with the most prevalent problem in
rehabilitation, which is
Adherence/compliance to the exercise regimen set by the physical therapist
Health and Fitness Professionals specializing in Behavior Change need to abide
by a strict code of ethics with their clients. One important aspect of behaving in
an ethical manner is
Making sure they are working within their specific scope of practice and expertise.
Both the OPT (Optimum Performance Training Model) and the Stages of Change
are different from traditional models of behavior change because
they take an individualized approach focusing on the individual client, the environment
which he or she is placed, and what they are capable or ready to do.
Employers are recognizing not only the need for increased fitness but overall
health in their employees. This has led to the rise of
Corporate fitness programs
Guided self-help describes
a professional-client relationship that is supportive, positive and goal oriented so the
client can meet challenges along the way to achieving goals
Coaching in the wellness area is defined as
partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to
maximize the personal and professional potential