Health & Wellness Coaching Board Exam
(Newest 2025/2026 Update) 450 Actual Exam
Terms & Definitions | Certified Solutions | 100
% Correct | A Grade.
Quiz_________________?
Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) -
Answer☑️
review materials, eliminate distractions, be mindful calm, and present.
Quiz_________________?
Initial Intake coaching session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm -
Answer☑️
1.) Describe coaching process,
2.) Review info & assessments provided,
3.) Determine if coaching is appropriate.
4.) Clarify roles & expectations;
5.) Allow client to self determine their vision, goals, and action steps; & actively engages in new
behaviors.
6.) Confirm logistics and responsibilities in written agreement.
1
, Quiz_________________?
session opening -
Answer☑️
ask how the client is, use reflections. Ask positive inquiry about previous week, reflect something
positive, ask client to select goal to review
Quiz_________________?
Early coaching session (1 or 2) competencies (5 total)
Assess
Identify
Explore/Clarify
Establish/Refine
Support -
Answer☑️
1.) Assess current & optimal state of health & well being,
2.) Identify gaps between current & optimal states.
3.) Explore/Clarify priority areas of focus, and learning preferences and accountability
4.) Establish/refine client's specific short term and long-term goals
5.) Support the client in achieving goals, action steps, back up plans
Quiz_________________?
Routine Ongoing Sessions- overview (5 total)
Ask about the:
Refer to shifts in the
Support the client in:
Reflect the client's:
Closing: -
Answer☑️
1.) client's current state (e.g., energy, mood);
2
,2.) client's state, facilitate review of previous action steps,
3.) defining new action steps,
4.) understanding, perspectives, and learning.
5.) Closing: the client articulates new personal discoveries.
Quiz_________________?
Routine Ongoing Sessions general order: -
Answer☑️
client self assesses state
goal review
topic of importance
short term smart goals
new action steps
take-aways
appreciating client's work
feedback on coaching
Quiz_________________?
Goal Review -
Answer☑️
explore full experience, starting with positive
use reflections, expands inquiry about best experience, respond to challenges with reflections/inquiries,
affirms client strengths, inquire about percentage of success
Quiz_________________?
FINAL SESSION:
Invite the client to reflect on
Assist in developing a: -
Answer☑️
:progress made, challenges experienced, lessons learned, and growth attained
3
, :sustainable pathway forward and/or maintenance/relapse prevention plan including available support and
resources
Quiz_________________?
Client is the expert in:
The coach provides: -
Answer☑️
:navigating his/her own life, based upon personal preferences and past experiences.
:the structure of the session and serves as a facilitative partner.
Quiz_________________?
The coach's primary role does NOT include: -
Answer☑️
a content expert or educator who diagnoses, advises, or instructs the client on what to do.
Quiz_________________?
Client's:
Share personal info/experience/recommendations only when:
Observe, name, and refer to client's:
Convey the belief that client is:
Adjust approach according to: -
Answer☑️
Client's agenda, needs, interests, and preferences drive the relationship.
appropriate or when specifically asked/given permission to do so
:beliefs and values.
:resourceful, expert in own experience.
:client's health literacy
Quiz_________________?
Demonstrate:
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(Newest 2025/2026 Update) 450 Actual Exam
Terms & Definitions | Certified Solutions | 100
% Correct | A Grade.
Quiz_________________?
Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) -
Answer☑️
review materials, eliminate distractions, be mindful calm, and present.
Quiz_________________?
Initial Intake coaching session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm -
Answer☑️
1.) Describe coaching process,
2.) Review info & assessments provided,
3.) Determine if coaching is appropriate.
4.) Clarify roles & expectations;
5.) Allow client to self determine their vision, goals, and action steps; & actively engages in new
behaviors.
6.) Confirm logistics and responsibilities in written agreement.
1
, Quiz_________________?
session opening -
Answer☑️
ask how the client is, use reflections. Ask positive inquiry about previous week, reflect something
positive, ask client to select goal to review
Quiz_________________?
Early coaching session (1 or 2) competencies (5 total)
Assess
Identify
Explore/Clarify
Establish/Refine
Support -
Answer☑️
1.) Assess current & optimal state of health & well being,
2.) Identify gaps between current & optimal states.
3.) Explore/Clarify priority areas of focus, and learning preferences and accountability
4.) Establish/refine client's specific short term and long-term goals
5.) Support the client in achieving goals, action steps, back up plans
Quiz_________________?
Routine Ongoing Sessions- overview (5 total)
Ask about the:
Refer to shifts in the
Support the client in:
Reflect the client's:
Closing: -
Answer☑️
1.) client's current state (e.g., energy, mood);
2
,2.) client's state, facilitate review of previous action steps,
3.) defining new action steps,
4.) understanding, perspectives, and learning.
5.) Closing: the client articulates new personal discoveries.
Quiz_________________?
Routine Ongoing Sessions general order: -
Answer☑️
client self assesses state
goal review
topic of importance
short term smart goals
new action steps
take-aways
appreciating client's work
feedback on coaching
Quiz_________________?
Goal Review -
Answer☑️
explore full experience, starting with positive
use reflections, expands inquiry about best experience, respond to challenges with reflections/inquiries,
affirms client strengths, inquire about percentage of success
Quiz_________________?
FINAL SESSION:
Invite the client to reflect on
Assist in developing a: -
Answer☑️
:progress made, challenges experienced, lessons learned, and growth attained
3
, :sustainable pathway forward and/or maintenance/relapse prevention plan including available support and
resources
Quiz_________________?
Client is the expert in:
The coach provides: -
Answer☑️
:navigating his/her own life, based upon personal preferences and past experiences.
:the structure of the session and serves as a facilitative partner.
Quiz_________________?
The coach's primary role does NOT include: -
Answer☑️
a content expert or educator who diagnoses, advises, or instructs the client on what to do.
Quiz_________________?
Client's:
Share personal info/experience/recommendations only when:
Observe, name, and refer to client's:
Convey the belief that client is:
Adjust approach according to: -
Answer☑️
Client's agenda, needs, interests, and preferences drive the relationship.
appropriate or when specifically asked/given permission to do so
:beliefs and values.
:resourceful, expert in own experience.
:client's health literacy
Quiz_________________?
Demonstrate:
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