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Goal Setting & Motivation
Master the science of behaviour change. Learn how to set effective goals with clients, apply Self-Determination Theory, understand the stages of change, and use evidence-based strategies to drive long-term exercise adherence in every client you coach.
Part of the Further Education track — required for annual recertification.
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About This Module
The biggest challenge in personal training is not exercise prescription — it's helping clients stay consistent. Motivation, habit formation, and goal alignment determine whether a client trains for 6 weeks or 6 years. This module gives you the psychological tools to make the difference.
Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, the Transtheoretical Model, and SMART goal methodology, you will learn how to profile client motivation, set goals that stick, and maintain engagement through plateaus and setbacks.
The SDT Framework
What You'll Learn
- Apply the SMART goal framework with individual clients
- Understand Self-Determination Theory and its three basic needs
- Identify client stage of change and adapt your approach accordingly
- Distinguish intrinsic from extrinsic motivation and leverage both
- Use process goals to sustain adherence through plateaus
- Design progress-tracking systems that reinforce motivation
Module Details
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