Health & Wellness Coaching Board Exam Questions
With Complete Solutions
.- Answer---You mentioned grandchildren/ children. Tell me more about them. -How
supportive would your family be if you wanted to make changes? -What fitness
activities did you do and enjoy in the past? -What fitness activities do you see
yourself doing now?—I noticed from your assessment that you hate exercise. Tell me
about that. -What healthy eating habits do you have now? - What are the foods you
crave? What time of day? -How much water do you drink each day? -What has
worked with weight management in the past? - How much weight did you lose?
Regain? --- When is your stress at its lowest? - What is your biggest stressor? -What
have you tried in the past to reduce stress that would be helpful in the future?
. - Answer-1. Use AI to connect with the positive
. - Answer-2. Use MI to overcome reluctance, resistance and ambivalence
. - Answer-A way of being in the world that includes qualities that can be chosen
valued, and strengthened in the course of a coach's professional development.
. - Answer-A. a Simple Reflection—I don't have time to cook. I just want to spend
time with my husband. Coach—I hear you don't have time to cook, and you just want
to spend time with your husband.
. - Answer-a. Appreciation of Beauty/excellence—In coaching, this can be shown by
,pointing out accomplishments and successes previously exhibited by clients.
. - Answer-a. Assess coaching skills on a scale of 0-10.
. - Answer-A. Aural learners—listening clients—audios, lectures, audiotapes, podcasts
are best.
. - Answer-A. Depression—if a client's needs are best served by a psychiatrist
. - Answer-a. Drink 4 8 oz glasses of water at work daily.
. - Answer-A. Expressing Empathy—acceptance facilitates change, skillful reflective
listening is fundamental, and ambivalence is normal.
. - Answer-A. Health risks—Major diseases, cardiopulmonary issues, metabolic issues,
significant pain, swelling, dizziness, etc.
. - Answer-A. How does your body/mind feel when you think about what you want?
. - Answer-a. I will do 3 30 minute walking sessions each week on Tues, Thurs, and
Sat. with my neighbor Caleb.
. - Answer-a. Identify and clarify the topic to work on.
,. - Answer-a. Inform—Pointing out unacceptable behavior—loud voice, hostile and
threatening body language, throwing things.
. - Answer-A. It is vital for program outcome measurements.
. - Answer-a. Make observations, not evaluations. Limiting descriptions to what can
be perceived by the 5 senses. "I failed to do yoga for 8 classes last week; I only went 3
times"—evaluation. "I went to the yoga studio 3 times last week" is an observation.
. - Answer-a. Mindfulness—Self regulation, bravery integrity, perspective, citizenship,
and social intelligence.
. - Answer-A. Review client's assessment; know the basics but keep open minded and
curious.
. - Answer-A. Simple reflections, a basic flat mirror. Coach paraphrases what a client
says back to them.
. - Answer-a. Suspending judgment—The coach must be in a judgment free zone to
allow client to be vulnerable based on the knowledge that the coach is benevolent,
honest, open, reliable, and competent. The client must feel safe, supported, and
encouraged to stretch.
. - Answer-a. You noted you want to lose "x" number of lbs. Tell me about your past
experiences with weight management.
, . - Answer-According to the VIA ( Values in Action) from the University of
Pennsylvania the top 5 values are our signature strengths. There are 24 identified
signature strengths, in areas of Wisdom/Knowledge, Courage, Humanity, Justice,
Temperance, and Transcendence. My signature strengths are: Appreciation of
Beauty/excellence 2. Gratitude 3. Bravery 4. Humor 5. Integrity & 6. Persistence.
. - Answer-Analyzing the cause of problems sets in motion a downward spiral of
discouragement for a client; for example, why weight gain occurred rather than
looking at what caused the weight gain and what lessons were learned (eating friend
foods and soda are not congruent with healthy choices) and that baked food and
water, green tea, or occasional light juices are better choices. Focusing on learning
what doesn't work from a proactive place with clients is more positive and
motivational.
. - Answer-As a coach, I can ask the client if they aren't sure after doing a vision
exercise what they want to set as a goal, to take a week before our next meeting to
think about it and write down their thoughts. We can then discuss at the next session
and create a goal for the first week.
. - Answer-As a coach, we have to remain detached to the outcomes of our client's
changes and goals. It is up to the client to meet the goals; not our job to be
responsible for their results. We as coaches are not parents, bosses, or spouses. We
are mirrors for what is desired and worked for by our clients.
. - Answer-Ask clients on a ruler (scale of 0-10) how important the goal is to them to
move into changes. Explore lower and higher numbers, and if clients aren't ready to
change, express empathy and acceptance, explore conditions that would generate
readiness, so clients recognize them upon arrival.
With Complete Solutions
.- Answer---You mentioned grandchildren/ children. Tell me more about them. -How
supportive would your family be if you wanted to make changes? -What fitness
activities did you do and enjoy in the past? -What fitness activities do you see
yourself doing now?—I noticed from your assessment that you hate exercise. Tell me
about that. -What healthy eating habits do you have now? - What are the foods you
crave? What time of day? -How much water do you drink each day? -What has
worked with weight management in the past? - How much weight did you lose?
Regain? --- When is your stress at its lowest? - What is your biggest stressor? -What
have you tried in the past to reduce stress that would be helpful in the future?
. - Answer-1. Use AI to connect with the positive
. - Answer-2. Use MI to overcome reluctance, resistance and ambivalence
. - Answer-A way of being in the world that includes qualities that can be chosen
valued, and strengthened in the course of a coach's professional development.
. - Answer-A. a Simple Reflection—I don't have time to cook. I just want to spend
time with my husband. Coach—I hear you don't have time to cook, and you just want
to spend time with your husband.
. - Answer-a. Appreciation of Beauty/excellence—In coaching, this can be shown by
,pointing out accomplishments and successes previously exhibited by clients.
. - Answer-a. Assess coaching skills on a scale of 0-10.
. - Answer-A. Aural learners—listening clients—audios, lectures, audiotapes, podcasts
are best.
. - Answer-A. Depression—if a client's needs are best served by a psychiatrist
. - Answer-a. Drink 4 8 oz glasses of water at work daily.
. - Answer-A. Expressing Empathy—acceptance facilitates change, skillful reflective
listening is fundamental, and ambivalence is normal.
. - Answer-A. Health risks—Major diseases, cardiopulmonary issues, metabolic issues,
significant pain, swelling, dizziness, etc.
. - Answer-A. How does your body/mind feel when you think about what you want?
. - Answer-a. I will do 3 30 minute walking sessions each week on Tues, Thurs, and
Sat. with my neighbor Caleb.
. - Answer-a. Identify and clarify the topic to work on.
,. - Answer-a. Inform—Pointing out unacceptable behavior—loud voice, hostile and
threatening body language, throwing things.
. - Answer-A. It is vital for program outcome measurements.
. - Answer-a. Make observations, not evaluations. Limiting descriptions to what can
be perceived by the 5 senses. "I failed to do yoga for 8 classes last week; I only went 3
times"—evaluation. "I went to the yoga studio 3 times last week" is an observation.
. - Answer-a. Mindfulness—Self regulation, bravery integrity, perspective, citizenship,
and social intelligence.
. - Answer-A. Review client's assessment; know the basics but keep open minded and
curious.
. - Answer-A. Simple reflections, a basic flat mirror. Coach paraphrases what a client
says back to them.
. - Answer-a. Suspending judgment—The coach must be in a judgment free zone to
allow client to be vulnerable based on the knowledge that the coach is benevolent,
honest, open, reliable, and competent. The client must feel safe, supported, and
encouraged to stretch.
. - Answer-a. You noted you want to lose "x" number of lbs. Tell me about your past
experiences with weight management.
, . - Answer-According to the VIA ( Values in Action) from the University of
Pennsylvania the top 5 values are our signature strengths. There are 24 identified
signature strengths, in areas of Wisdom/Knowledge, Courage, Humanity, Justice,
Temperance, and Transcendence. My signature strengths are: Appreciation of
Beauty/excellence 2. Gratitude 3. Bravery 4. Humor 5. Integrity & 6. Persistence.
. - Answer-Analyzing the cause of problems sets in motion a downward spiral of
discouragement for a client; for example, why weight gain occurred rather than
looking at what caused the weight gain and what lessons were learned (eating friend
foods and soda are not congruent with healthy choices) and that baked food and
water, green tea, or occasional light juices are better choices. Focusing on learning
what doesn't work from a proactive place with clients is more positive and
motivational.
. - Answer-As a coach, I can ask the client if they aren't sure after doing a vision
exercise what they want to set as a goal, to take a week before our next meeting to
think about it and write down their thoughts. We can then discuss at the next session
and create a goal for the first week.
. - Answer-As a coach, we have to remain detached to the outcomes of our client's
changes and goals. It is up to the client to meet the goals; not our job to be
responsible for their results. We as coaches are not parents, bosses, or spouses. We
are mirrors for what is desired and worked for by our clients.
. - Answer-Ask clients on a ruler (scale of 0-10) how important the goal is to them to
move into changes. Explore lower and higher numbers, and if clients aren't ready to
change, express empathy and acceptance, explore conditions that would generate
readiness, so clients recognize them upon arrival.
