What are the 6 stages of the Transtheoretical model?
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
- Relapse
What could people benefit from in the precontemplation stage?
learning about the potential health effect of their current lifestyle.
Should be encouraged to thing about the advantages of adopting healthier behaviors
at which stage of the transtheoretical model are disadvantage and advantages still perceived as equal?
Contemplation
What should client in the preparation stage be encourage to do?
seek support from people they trust to talk about the changes they want to make.
What strategies should you use for a client in the action stage?
- provide encouragement
- talk to the client about self-monitoring
- Talk to the client about self-reinforcement
- prepare for relapse
- help the client prevent relapse
In which stage are you?
- review and revise goals and exercise program
- address concerns that may lead to relapse and strategize to avoid them
- set new fitness goals
- provide social support
Maintenance
what does smart goals stand for
Specific
Measurable (how will you measure it)
Attainable (the workout itself)
Realistic (does it fit in the current lifestyle)
Time sensitive (how long to reach the goal)
What would be the best way to engage with a client whose personality trait is introvert?
- Use subtle cueing and low volume
- make sure the client feels comfortable in the facility
- ask questions to make sure the client understands your instructions and address any concerns
- provide home workouts
What would be the best way to engage with a client whose personality trait is extrovert
- Use circuit training to provide variety
- stay on track and minimize side conversation
- celebrate success and provide validation
- Recommend group fitness
What would be the best way to engage with a client whose personality trait is Sensor type
- Explain each exercise step by step
- focus and pay attention
- align program with activities the client has enjoyed in the past
What would be the best way to engage with a client whose personality trait is intuitive
- Link interim goals to long-term goals
- Explore variety within interval training
- allow time for careful technique instruction and to preview upcoming additions to the program
What would be the best way to engage with a client whose personality trait is a thinker
- Give honest and direct feedback
- commend the client for making improvement
- consider providing articles or additional topics for discussion
What would be the best way to engage with a client whose personality trait is a feeler
- Take cues from the client
- compliment the client as appropriate
- be easygoing end flexible
- Show gratitude for the client’s effort and reinforce their goals
What would be the best way to engage with a client whose personality trait is judger
- schedule training sessions in advance
- be on time and fully prepared
- share your plan at the beginning of the session and follow it as closely as possible
What would be the best way to engage with a client whose personality trait is perceiver
- help the client stay focus and see things through
- keep workouts fresh and varied and provide options
- surprise the client with recognition, fun activities and challenges
