Abstract
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By reading this article, you will learn:
• By “coming alongside” the athlete, you will begin to build greater engagement and have the athlete demonstrate greater autonomy toward their change.
• To avoid “traps” in the conversation such as the expert trap, question–answer trap, and prematurely fixing without fully understanding the athlete's perception of the challenge.
• To use the athlete as the best resource for change strategies—work together to identify action plans that are flexible and based on their readiness to change.
• Relapse is a normal part of change; be patient and flexible as the athlete experiences how this feels and build in maintenance strategies to the change plan.
By reading this article, you will learn:
• By “coming alongside” the athlete, you will begin to build greater engagement and have the athlete demonstrate greater autonomy toward their change.
• To avoid “traps” in the conversation such as the expert trap, question–answer trap, and prematurely fixing without fully understanding the athlete's perception of the challenge.
• To use the athlete as the best resource for change strategies—work together to identify action plans that are flexible and based on their readiness to change.
• Relapse is a normal part of change; be patient and flexible as the athlete experiences how this feels and build in maintenance strategies to the change plan.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 15-19 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2023 |