Term
| how should a client's characteristics and fitness evaluation results affect his/her exercise program? |
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Definition
| determining their level of fitness, establish a baseline as status improves, and identify strengths and weaknesses to base goals on |
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Term
| how can the PT blend appropriate exercise goals with the goals discussed during the initial interview? |
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Definition
| core, power, assistance exercises. it depends on how much time the client dedicates (some lifts take longer than others), equipment thats available, and whether or not the client can perform the exercise |
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Term
| what variables should you consider when scheduling a client's eercise program? |
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Definition
| how often the client will train, exercise types, training loads, repetition and set schemes, order of exercises, rest intervals, and strengths and weaknesses the client needs to work on |
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Term
| what are the 3 types of goals and explain them |
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Definition
1. process goals - goals that clients have a high degree of personal control over
2. outcome goals - client has little control over
3. performance goals - fall in between in relation to personal control |
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Term
| what is an effective yet challenging goal? |
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Definition
| one that has about a 50% chance of success |
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Term
| what stands for S.M.A.R.T. in terms of goal setting? |
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Definition
| Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Time bound |
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Term
| what are effective methods to help a client set goals to change poor lifestyle habits? |
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Definition
| make preliminary goals based on acheivements rather than a measured unit. (Ex. showing up at the gym 3 times/week or eating a health breakfast every morning) |
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Term
| how are a client's goals possibly different from a PT's goals for that client? |
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Definition
| initial goals will be made through assessments, but the PT will identify the client's wants and needs. The two will come together in a direct conversation to identify the best goals |
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Term
| what are effective methods of using reinforcement to promote exercise and nutritional compliance? |
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Definition
positive reinforcement (social approval, congratulations)
negative reinforcement (relieving the client of a disliked chore, such as not having to wipe off sweat from a machine) |
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Term
| how can visualization techniques be incorporated into a client's program? |
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Definition
| by witnessing past success, witnessing success yet to be, or witnessing present success - these all help a client's imagery more powerful |
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Term
| how can various modes of exercise be combined during the week? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are the 5 stages of readiness in a client? |
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Definition
1 precontemplation
2 contemplation
3 preparation
4 action
5 maintainence |
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Term
| what is the difference between an intrinsically motive and extrinsically motivated client? |
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Definition
intrinsically - truly loves to exercise
extrinsically - exercises only to achieve an external reward (intrinsic are more likely to succeed) |
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Term
| what are the five points of self-determination? |
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Definition
1 amotivation
2 external motivation
3 introjected regulation
4 identified regulation
5 integrated regulation |
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Term
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Definition
| client totally lacks motivation |
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Term
| what is external motivation? |
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Definition
| engages in behavior to avoid punishment, not for personal satisfaction |
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Term
| what is introjected regulation? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is identified regulation? |
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Definition
| client accepts PT's instructions but primarily follows PT's leadership instead of initiating exercise behavior |
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Term
| what is integrated regulation? |
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Definition
| personally values exercise and agrees with PT on goals |
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Term
| what is the effect of rewards on intrinsic motivation? |
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Definition
| rewards can be given to motivate clients, but they can also be CONTROLLED rewards. Ex. - kids played on professor's lawn and annoyed him, so he started giving them 50 cents, then 25 next day, til finally he said he was out of money, then children left |
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Term
| what are some practical motivational techniques? |
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Definition
| exercise log, familiar exercises, give clients choices, provide feedback, be a role model, use social support resources |
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