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Great topic!!
While I am unfamiliar with them, I am going to put them on my list of things to check out.
Thanks for bringing up the topic.
Yvette
Marcum Healthy :)
While I am unfamiliar with them, I am going to put them on my list of things to check out.
Thanks for bringing up the topic.
Yvette
Marcum Healthy :)
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Hello Kristina,
I cannot give you a comparison but I can give my evaluation of the NASM BCS since I have that certification.
What I liked best about it was that it linked the different possible intervention techniques to the trans-theoretical model of change. Let me give an example for goal setting: If a client is the the contemplation phase according to TTM, goal setting should be mindful of that phase. Giving a client a suggested exercise program as a goal is inappropriate when he is just thinking about possibly starting an exercise program. The NASM BCS is using this principle throughout their certification.
I found it helpful for me in the interaction with clients to reflect where they are in their personal journey and not jump way ahead of them in my response.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com
I cannot give you a comparison but I can give my evaluation of the NASM BCS since I have that certification.
What I liked best about it was that it linked the different possible intervention techniques to the trans-theoretical model of change. Let me give an example for goal setting: If a client is the the contemplation phase according to TTM, goal setting should be mindful of that phase. Giving a client a suggested exercise program as a goal is inappropriate when he is just thinking about possibly starting an exercise program. The NASM BCS is using this principle throughout their certification.
I found it helpful for me in the interaction with clients to reflect where they are in their personal journey and not jump way ahead of them in my response.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com
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Hello Kristina Walker,
I am ACE Health Coach certified which is in the same ballpark and also involves TTM. ACE also covers health behavior science, communication, interviewing, body language, and assessment forms for consultation and realistic goal setting in more detail it looks like. I have not taken that specific cert but probably will in the future. I am working on two other certs from ACE and very happy with ACE so far.
Take care,
Natalie aka NAPS 2 B Fit.
I am ACE Health Coach certified which is in the same ballpark and also involves TTM. ACE also covers health behavior science, communication, interviewing, body language, and assessment forms for consultation and realistic goal setting in more detail it looks like. I have not taken that specific cert but probably will in the future. I am working on two other certs from ACE and very happy with ACE so far.
Take care,
Natalie aka NAPS 2 B Fit.
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ACE Health Coach is an actual certification, accredited by NCCA. NASM is a specialty designation.
