CHAPTER 13 Considerations for Clients with Chronic Disease
THINK IT THROUGH
The following feature appears in Chapter 13 of The Exercise Professional’s Guide to Personal Training. Use the space provided to write a response or list key considerations that would help you apply the content to a real- world situation.
1. Collaborating with Clients to Enhance Emotional Well-being
For individuals undergoing cancer treatment, a decrease in quality of social support has been found to be a significant predictor of increased stress, depression, and negative affect. How can you as a personal trainer effectively collaborate with clients to identify and maintain high- quality social support to enhance emotional well-being?