Employers are recognizing not only the need for increased fitness but overall health

in their employees. This has led to the rise of

corporate fitness programs

Guided self-help describes

a professional-client relationship that is supportive, positive, and goal-oriented so

the client can meet challenges along the way to achieving goals.

Both the OPT (Optimum Performance Training Model) and the Stages of Change are

different from traditional models of behavior change because

they take an individualized approach focusing on the individual client, the

environment in which he or she is placed, and what they are capable or ready to do

American adults have become more and more overweight over the years. Most

recently, approximately what percentage of adults are overweight and obese?

About 1/3 of American adults are obese and 2/3 are overweight.

A health and fitness professional working with a client on injury rehabilitation

generally will have the skills necessary to deal with the most prevalent problem in

rehabilitation, which is

adherence/compliance to the exercise regimen set by the physical therapist.

Health and Fitness Professionals specializing in Behavior Change need to abide by a

strict code of ethics with their clients. One important aspect of behaving in an ethical

manner is