Level 3 NVQ Instructing Physical Activity

Lloyd Dean

Aims and ObjectivesBy the end of the lesson you should be able

to:

State why a personal trainer should understand behaviour changes

Describe the stages of behaviour change

List examples of behaviour in each stage

Key WordsBarriers

Psychological benefits

Improved self esteem

Money – Cost of going to gym

Confidence – Never been to the gym before

Lack of experience in exercise

Self growth

What is Behaviour ChangeChange of the “norm”

Decision making process to develop oneself

One of the most difficult things to achieve...........and sustain

5 Stage process: Precontemplative, contemplative, preparation, action and maintenance.

Why Do We Need To Understand Behaviour Change?Can impact our clients in several ways:Trying something new, e.g going to the gym for the

first time

Losing motivation

Relapse or dropping out

Clients want to change but don't know how

Will effect all clients we work with

5 Stage Model of Behaviour Changes

How To Apply The ModelPrecontemplative: Encourage self reflection, mainly with GP referrals

Contemplative: Can be first stage you see client. Let them know decision is theirs

Preparation: Encourage small steps with clients to overcome barriers

Action: Have support structures ready to prevent “Snakes and Ladders”

Maintenance: Maintaining focus on end goals. “Hard part has been done”.

Would the process be this simple?

Critical Thinking

The most common time for women to apply and join a gym is in January of each year

Looking at the behavioural change model

What do you think is happening?

Key Words - Apply these words to what you may now knowBarriers

Psychological benefits

Improved self esteem

Money – Cost of going to gym

Confidence – Never been to the gym before

Lack of experience in exercise

Self growth

Aims and ObjectivesYou should now be able to:

State why a personal trainer should understand behaviour changes

Describe the stages of behaviour change

List examples of behaviour in each stage