NASM - BCS Chapter 1 Intro to Behavior Change
Questions & Answers
Three Elements Necessary for Creating Long-Lasting Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Fitness, Nurtrition and Behavior Change
Fitness and wellness professionals are able to use scientifically validated
screening and intervention techniques in a guided self-help way to progress clients to
results
The goal of guided self-help is to
initiate the change process and facilitate ongoing support, consulting, and coaching to
sustain the change as long as deemed necessary by the client
In such a case, the Behavior Change Specialist (as explained later in this chapter,
the certification for this role) must be able to recognize if he or she is working
within the professional's specified scope of practice
and manage the situation in a way that puts the care of the client first
A wellness professional typically works with
other healthcare providers or as another type of healthcare provider, such as a nurse,
health educator, human resources representative, or nutritionist.
The coach has the following responsibilities:
• Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve
• Encourage client self-discovery
• Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies
• Hold the client responsible and accountable
The role of the wellness professional is
to help clients identify and pursue goals that are related to general health, specifically
nutrition and exercise.
Wellness professionals accomplish this through a self-help approach that is
guided by a knowledgeable professional in the areas of health, wellness, exercise, and
nutrition.
Specifically, the wellness professional works with clients to
help them adopt and maintain healthy behaviors so as to improve and extend the quality
of life through the utilization of scientifically proven behavior change
psychological skills, exercise programming, and nutritional advice planning.
The obesity epidemic is increasing the need for emerging occupations that
can work effectively with sound exercise, nutrition, and behavior change principles.
Fitness and wellness professionals who specialize in behavior change
use psychological principles to achieve greater client results. They have the knowledge,
skills, and abilities needed to work with clients on the various barriers that are impeding
progress.
Behavior Change Specialists will have the ability to
systematically implement strategies to achieve long-term success in the establishment
of healthy lifestyles
Wellness professionals are well versed in general exercise, nutrition, behavior
change, lifestyle health, and coaching principles. Working with both individuals
and groups, they
Questions & Answers
Three Elements Necessary for Creating Long-Lasting Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Fitness, Nurtrition and Behavior Change
Fitness and wellness professionals are able to use scientifically validated
screening and intervention techniques in a guided self-help way to progress clients to
results
The goal of guided self-help is to
initiate the change process and facilitate ongoing support, consulting, and coaching to
sustain the change as long as deemed necessary by the client
In such a case, the Behavior Change Specialist (as explained later in this chapter,
the certification for this role) must be able to recognize if he or she is working
within the professional's specified scope of practice
and manage the situation in a way that puts the care of the client first
A wellness professional typically works with
other healthcare providers or as another type of healthcare provider, such as a nurse,
health educator, human resources representative, or nutritionist.
The coach has the following responsibilities:
• Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve
• Encourage client self-discovery
• Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies
• Hold the client responsible and accountable
The role of the wellness professional is
to help clients identify and pursue goals that are related to general health, specifically
nutrition and exercise.
Wellness professionals accomplish this through a self-help approach that is
guided by a knowledgeable professional in the areas of health, wellness, exercise, and
nutrition.
Specifically, the wellness professional works with clients to
help them adopt and maintain healthy behaviors so as to improve and extend the quality
of life through the utilization of scientifically proven behavior change
psychological skills, exercise programming, and nutritional advice planning.
The obesity epidemic is increasing the need for emerging occupations that
can work effectively with sound exercise, nutrition, and behavior change principles.
Fitness and wellness professionals who specialize in behavior change
use psychological principles to achieve greater client results. They have the knowledge,
skills, and abilities needed to work with clients on the various barriers that are impeding
progress.
Behavior Change Specialists will have the ability to
systematically implement strategies to achieve long-term success in the establishment
of healthy lifestyles
Wellness professionals are well versed in general exercise, nutrition, behavior
change, lifestyle health, and coaching principles. Working with both individuals
and groups, they
