Art of Coaching
Physical Activity
Nutrition
Coaching Considerations
100

When clients begin identifying barriers to behavior change, which is the BEST tactic to promote resilience?

Values, Strengths or Successes with Past Attempts

100

Give an example of a physical activity SMART goal.

Example:

Specific, Measurable, Timebound 

How do you know it's Achievable and Relevant?

I will walk 15 minutes for two days a week for the next month.

100

What is My Plate?

Aims to translate dietary guidelines into a vision image

Half your plate fruits and Veggies, other half whole grains and protein 

100

When might it be appropriate to discuss a client with diabetes case with another person?

with permission of the client

when making a referral to another professional

when seeking support from other health coaches or allied professionals - as long as the information is de-identified

200

What are the most common barriers?

Lack of time, money, social support, belief in their ability 

200

You are working with a client new to physical activity, what is the best way for the client to monitor their intensity level?

Talk test

200

In relationship to nutrition, what self-monitoring methods are commonly used. 

My Plate

Smaller Plate

Portion Control

Calorie Tracking

200

A client has a similar medical experience as you - how do you keep clear boundaries?

Use client centric affirmations

Avoid dual relationships - coaching friends/family

Do not overshare personal details/information

300

What open-ended question can you ask to elicit change talk?

Examples:

How do you imagine you will feel adopting this healthy habit?

What will your life look like when you have achieved your vision/goal?


300

What is the connection between mental health and physical activity?

Regular exercise can significantly improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, enhance cognitive function, boost self-esteem, and even help prevent the development of mental health issues like depression

300

What strategy can a health coach use to share information about nutrition?

Elicit provide elicit

300

What questions can you use when coaching a client who is newly diagnosed with high cholesterol?

How does that make you feel?

What do you know about high cholesterol?

What treatment options did you discuss with your doctor?

What is in your control to manage your cholesterol?

400

What follow-up question would you ask if a client says: "My doctors says I need to lose weight."

Examples:

How does that make you feel?

What does lose weight mean to you?


400

What are the Physical Activity Guidelines?

150 minutes of moderate activity

400

What medical condition is appropriate to incorporate the Dash Diet?

Hypertension

400

What are the keys to managing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes?

weight loss

nutrition

physical activity

lower stress

sleep

500

What is one of the biggest challenges in the client-coach relationship when coaching a diverse clients?

understanding your own biases and ignoring your own beliefs and values.

500

Give an example of how to use the scale or ruler when working with someone who wants to increase physical activity.

on a scale of 1 being low and 10 being high, how confident are you in this goal?

500

What do you do in a coaching session if a client has culturally different food preferences.

Stay curious

Ask questions

Treat each client as an individual

500

What are ways you can support a client who wants to quit smoking?

Understand relationship with smoking

Triggers

Stress Management