NBHWC STUDY GUIDES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Is the following goal a behavioral goal or an outcome goal? Comment below with
your answer.
"I will lose 10 pounds in two months."
Outcome goal
A client is working on quitting smoking and has indicated he's had a really hard
week. He went out with friends twice this week and ended up smoking with his
friends. As a coach it is critical in these moments to:
A. Use double-sided reflections
B. Provide unconditional positive regard
C. Discuss why he chose to smoke with his friends
D. Ask him about other friends he has in his life
Which type of reflection is the following statement. "It's sounds like you are
saying getting more sleep is important to you but you are not willing to give up
video games at night."
A. Simple reflection
B. Amplified reflection
C. Double-sided reflection
Which of the following is true about brainstorming sessions?
a. Brainstorming sessions last as long as they need to.
b. Very specific answers
,c. No evaluation of quality of answers
d. All of the above
Turn the following statement into a simple reflection.
Next, turn it into an amplified reflection.
Comment either one below.
"I don't see the point of trying to get more fit. Everything I've tried never works"
Which of the following is not considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular
disease?
A. Physical inactivity
B. Smoking
C. Stress
D. Alcohol-use
Which of the following behavior change technique is considered most
collaborative
A. Motivational Interviewing
B. Health Education
C. Prochaska's Stages of Change
D. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
At which coaching session is it best to set SMART goals?
A. First session
B. Second session
C. 6th session
D. After at least 2 months
,The following description is the definition of which term?
"the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and
emotions" *See pg. 29 of CPM under Show Empathy - first sentence
"Traditionally"
A. Sympathy
B. Empathy
C. Rapport
D. Coaching Relationship
Which of the following is not one of the five principles of Appreciative Inquiry?
A. Empathetic
B. Positive
C. Anticipatory
D. Poetic
A Registered Dietician just passed his RD exam and is now a NBC-HWC. He holds
no other certifications. He designed a HIIT program his first client. Is he operating
within his ICHWC scope of practice?
No
If you as the coach experience a traumatic life event that you feel will effect your
ability to coach, per the ICF Standards of Ethical Conduct you should:
A. Continue to coach and survey your client at the end to see how you performed
B. Ask your client if they would be willing to take a break from coaching
C. Suspend or terminate the coaching relationship and refer them to another
coach
, If a coach promotes losing 20 pounds in one week after taking a supplement
daily, the coach is violating:
A. ICF Standards of Ethical Conduct
B. ACSM Guidelines
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
During a coaching session as the coach you are finding yourself checking social
media. You are most likely struggling with:
A. Building rapport
B. Coaching presence
C. Empathy
Prochaska, Norcross, & DiClemente recommend a nurturing parent style of
coaching for those in which stage:
A. Action
B. Preparation
C. Precontemplation
The driver of a vision statement is one's:
A. Beliefs
B. Values
C. Goals
Which of the following would NOT be included in a coaching agreement?
A. Health History
B. Description of Coaching Services
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Is the following goal a behavioral goal or an outcome goal? Comment below with
your answer.
"I will lose 10 pounds in two months."
Outcome goal
A client is working on quitting smoking and has indicated he's had a really hard
week. He went out with friends twice this week and ended up smoking with his
friends. As a coach it is critical in these moments to:
A. Use double-sided reflections
B. Provide unconditional positive regard
C. Discuss why he chose to smoke with his friends
D. Ask him about other friends he has in his life
Which type of reflection is the following statement. "It's sounds like you are
saying getting more sleep is important to you but you are not willing to give up
video games at night."
A. Simple reflection
B. Amplified reflection
C. Double-sided reflection
Which of the following is true about brainstorming sessions?
a. Brainstorming sessions last as long as they need to.
b. Very specific answers
,c. No evaluation of quality of answers
d. All of the above
Turn the following statement into a simple reflection.
Next, turn it into an amplified reflection.
Comment either one below.
"I don't see the point of trying to get more fit. Everything I've tried never works"
Which of the following is not considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular
disease?
A. Physical inactivity
B. Smoking
C. Stress
D. Alcohol-use
Which of the following behavior change technique is considered most
collaborative
A. Motivational Interviewing
B. Health Education
C. Prochaska's Stages of Change
D. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
At which coaching session is it best to set SMART goals?
A. First session
B. Second session
C. 6th session
D. After at least 2 months
,The following description is the definition of which term?
"the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and
emotions" *See pg. 29 of CPM under Show Empathy - first sentence
"Traditionally"
A. Sympathy
B. Empathy
C. Rapport
D. Coaching Relationship
Which of the following is not one of the five principles of Appreciative Inquiry?
A. Empathetic
B. Positive
C. Anticipatory
D. Poetic
A Registered Dietician just passed his RD exam and is now a NBC-HWC. He holds
no other certifications. He designed a HIIT program his first client. Is he operating
within his ICHWC scope of practice?
No
If you as the coach experience a traumatic life event that you feel will effect your
ability to coach, per the ICF Standards of Ethical Conduct you should:
A. Continue to coach and survey your client at the end to see how you performed
B. Ask your client if they would be willing to take a break from coaching
C. Suspend or terminate the coaching relationship and refer them to another
coach
, If a coach promotes losing 20 pounds in one week after taking a supplement
daily, the coach is violating:
A. ICF Standards of Ethical Conduct
B. ACSM Guidelines
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
During a coaching session as the coach you are finding yourself checking social
media. You are most likely struggling with:
A. Building rapport
B. Coaching presence
C. Empathy
Prochaska, Norcross, & DiClemente recommend a nurturing parent style of
coaching for those in which stage:
A. Action
B. Preparation
C. Precontemplation
The driver of a vision statement is one's:
A. Beliefs
B. Values
C. Goals
Which of the following would NOT be included in a coaching agreement?
A. Health History
B. Description of Coaching Services
