Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist curriculum, including behavioral models, learning styles, and professional skills.

Emotional intelligence

The ability to understand and manage emotions in yourself and others.

Soft skills

Personality traits and behaviours that affect relationship building and coaching, such as communication, patience, empathy, and trustworthiness.

OARS

An acronym for communication techniques: Open-ended questions, Affirm, Reflect, Summarize.

Three learning styles

Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.

Motivational interviewing

Conversations that help people talk themselves into change.

SMART

A goal-setting framework standing for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-sensitive.

SMARTERS

An extension of SMART goals that adds Evaluate, Realign, and Success.

Open goal

An exploratory, flexible goal focused on effort and experience, such as seeing how many times one can work out in a month.

Exercise adherence

The ability to consistently stick to an exercise program.

Transtheoretical model

A model describing the stages of behaviour change.

Stages of change

The five phases of the transtheoretical model: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance.

Precontemplation

The stage of change where an individual is not ready to change behaviour.

Contemplation

The stage of change where an individual is thinking about change.

Preparation

The stage of change where an individual is getting ready to take action.

Action

The stage of change where an individual is actively making changes.

Maintenance

The stage of change focused on sustaining healthy behaviours long term.

Portfolio career

Having multiple sources of fitness-related income.

Ideal client avatar

The specific type of client a trainer wants to work with.

Visual learner

An individual who learns best through seeing demonstrations and visuals.

Auditory learner

An individual who learns best through verbal instruction and sound cues.

Kinesthetic learner

An individual who learns best through movement and feeling.

Client empowerment

Helping clients believe in their ability to succeed.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in one’s own ability to succeed.

Intersectionality

Overlapping identities that affect a person's experiences and health.

Inclusive fitness

Creating safe and accessible exercise environments for everyone.

Boutique gym

A small gym offering specialized and personalized services.

Corporate wellness

Fitness and wellness services offered through workplaces.

Mobile personal training

A service where the trainer travels to client homes or locations.

Growth mindset

Being open to learning and improvement.

Active listening

Listening carefully and responding appropriately.

Cueing

The purpose of providing instructions during exercises to improve safety and technique.

Personal Training Specialist

A professional whose main goal is to help clients improve their quality of life.