National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching

Locke + Latham Theory: why goals lead to behavior change - CORRECT ANSWERDEPAD Directive, Energizing, Persistence, Arousal + Discovery 3 Key Risk factors for heart disease - CORRECT ANSWERhigh BP, high cholesterol, smoking (half of all Americans have at least one) What is the "silent killer?" - CORRECT ANSWERhigh blood pressure (hypertension) Adults who have what have a higher risk of death from heart disease? - CORRECT ANSWERDiabetes 5 D's of Appreciative Inquiry - CORRECT ANSWER...

A coach is reviewing a client's health history. The client has been eating 9 servings of fruits and vegetables most days of the week but indicated to you that their new goal is to run a 5k. The client has signed up for a couch to 5k class and has attended once a week for 6 weeks. Which stage of change is the client most likely in as it pertains to her new goal of running a 5k? A. Maintenance B. Action C. Preparation D. Contemplation E. Precontemplation - CORRECT ANSWERB. Action Practic...

A 40-year-old man speaks with the coach on the phone as part of a lifestyle management program to decrease his stress. During today's session, the client sets a goal of practicing relaxation exercises that consist of deep breathing, light stretching, and visualization for at least 15 minutes daily. Based on his goal, the coach asks the client to rate his confidence. A 10-point scale is used, in which 0 is "not confident" and 10 is "extremely confident." The client says "6." Which of t...

Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) - review materials, eliminate distractions, be mindful calm, and present. Initial Intake coaching session Describe Review Determine Clarify Allow Confirm - 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...

Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) - correct answerreview materials, eliminate distractions, be mindful calm, and present. Initial Intake coaching session Describe Review Determine Clarify Allow Confirm - correct answer1.) 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...

A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th session. The man is working on reducing the amount of sugar that he eats. Client: I get so irritable when I don't have sugar. Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side effects. Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park and prepared myself for that by letting my family know my plan and trying to take it nice and slow so I don't cause them to move out. Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through an...