Performing regular consultations with the client specifically about their diet can be a vital role in ensuring their adherence to any recommend dietary guidelines. You must ensure you are efficient at performing these and stay within their scope of practise when provi...
Research suggests, through the theory of planned behaviour that if a client perceives that suggested behaviour as positive, if their significant other also wants them to perform the behaviour and if they have perceived control over the behaviour this results in a stron...
Food itself can directly affect a client’s mood and self-esteem, it is vital for you to recognise that when it comes to confidence considering a client’s habitual diet and recommending any necessary changes can help reduce any anxiety they may have. This in turn can bo...
Self-efficacy is defined as ‘confidence in one’s own ability’. Self-esteem is defined as “confidence in one’s own worth” (Bandura 1977).It is vital for you to consider your clients level of self-efficacy and self-esteem when not only working with them in the gym, but a...
As a fitness professional it is important you consider the relationship between nutrition and psychology. Various aspects of client behaviour will impact on the compliance and ultimate success of dietary guidance.
