At the start of this module, you completed a pre-check. Let’s see how you’ve progressed.
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By understanding that our goal is to create positive emotional experiences with clients, by understanding who they are and what their barriers and needs are, and through conscious communication approaches; we set up our business and clients for success!
We started this module with a deep dive into the current state of health and fitness globally and in New Zealand. Some of the figures and content may have been confronting. The good news is that you are embarking on a career where you can have a positive impact.
Next, you completed a self-assessment pre-screen to check your current health and fitness. You met some of the teaching team, heard their stories, and shared your own. We also looked at the importance of resilience.
You’ve learnt about behavioural psychology including:
- the cognitive triangle and how experiences dictate our emotions, thoughts, decisions, and behaviours.
- how to assess what stage of change your clients are in, and how to adjust your approach for each stage.
- intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
- motivation strategies.
- goal setting.
To successfully motivate clients and influence positive behaviour modification, you need to be a skilled communicator and great salesperson. You learnt that how you communicate verbally and non-verbally, has a big impact on the rapport you build with clients, and how successful you will be at creating and selling a positive fitness experience.
Remember an important part of study is self-directed learning. Research the areas of this module that intrigued you, but also those that challenged you. Here’s some suggestions for further learning.
Read
Fittest City New Zealand: A snapshot of New Zealand’s Life, Health and Wellbeing
19+ Statistics and Facts About the Fitness Industry (2022)
News and updates from Sport and Exercise New Zealand (SESNZ)
Coaching Fitness Clients Toward Behavior Change by National Federation of Professional Trainers
Watch
Seven Sharp: The new-found benefits of exercise | TVNZ+
How do you motivate personal training clients when you’re not face-to-face?
How to motivate yourself to change your behavior, Tali Sharot, TEDxCambridgeM
Do
If you haven’t completed all the forum activities, complete them now.
- Global status report: Increasing physical activity in New Zealand
- Fitness trends: Top 10 research
- What’s your story: Video introduction
Have you completed the self-assessment pre-screen in Topic 3 Know Yourself? Make sure to save a copy of the PDF so you can compare your progress.
Write your SMART goal up and keep it visible.
Congratulations on completing your first module!
When you are ready, progress to Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology.