Reference no: EM133208122
Part 1: TTM Self-Assessment
Identify your current stage of change (pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, or maintenance) in regards to exercise based on Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Be sure to address both aerobic exercise and muscle strengthening in your discussion.
When it comes to exercise, do you consider yourself motivated? If you are not currently exercising, are you motivated to increase your activity level?
Identify at least two barriers you currently face with regards to exercising regularly. If you are not facing any current barriers, identify at least two barriers you may face in the future.
Identify a possible solution to each of the barriers you identified above. What strategies can you employ to either overcome the current barriers you face or prevent the identified barriers in the future? The goal is to overcome barriers to either begin an exercise program or maintain your current exercise program.
Part 2: Client Assessment
To begin, select an adult you know to serve as your client for this assignment. The person should be an adult between the ages of 18-65. Please include the client's age and gender in your discussion. Interview your client and then address the following in your assessment:
- Identify their current stage of change (pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, or maintenance) in regards to exercise based upon Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Be sure to address both aerobic exercise and muscle strengthening in your discussion.
- When it comes to exercise, does your client consider themselves motivated? If they are not currently exercising, are they motivated to increase their activity level?
- Identify at least two barriers the client currently faces with regards to exercising regularly. If they are not facing any current barriers, identify at least two barriers they may face in the future.
- Identify a possible solution to each of the barriers you identified above. What strategies can you suggest to the client to help them overcome the current barriers they face or prevent the identified barriers in the future? The goal is to overcome barriers to either begin an exercise program or maintain their current exercise program.