Setting, and Teaching Techniques READING ASSIGNMENT
After reading Chapter 4 of The Exercise Professional’s Guide to Personal Training and completing the related assignments, carefully read the Summary Review and Chapter Key Concepts below, as this content highlights valuable information that is particularly relevant to exercise professionals, both in importance and frequency of application or occurrence in the practice of personal training.
SUMMARY REVIEW AND CHAPTER KEY CONCEPTS
Successful personal trainers consistently demonstrate effective communication and teaching techniques. Positive and productive working relationships between clients and trainers are based on good communication. The following are the key concepts discussed in Chapter 4.
Î Stages of the Client–Personal Trainer Relationship
Î Rapport Stage Cultural Competence First Impressions Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Professional Boundaries Dealing with Difficult Clients
Î Investigation Stage Gathering Information Active Listening
Motivational Interviewing Responding to Difficult Disclosures
Î Planning Stage Setting Goals Generating Ideas and Discussing Options
Formulating a Plan Evaluating the Exercise Program
Î Action Stage Self-monitoring Approaches Effective Teaching Techniques
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