NETA Personal Trainer Practice Exam

Which option represents the 'Goals' step in the GROW model?

1. What does the client want to achieve?

2. What resources are available?

3. What is the current situation?

4. What are the alternatives?

The correct answer is: What does the client want to achieve?

In the GROW model, the 'Goals' step is focused on identifying and clarifying what the client aims to achieve. This involves understanding the client's aspirations, specific targets, or desired outcomes from the training process. By articulating these goals, it sets a direction for the coaching or training process, creating a foundation upon which progress can be measured. Establishing clear and achievable goals not only provides motivation for the client but also helps in formulating a structured plan toward meeting these objectives. Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART), ensuring that the client has a clear pathway to success. In contrast, exploring resources available, the current situation, or alternatives are crucial components of the GROW model as well, but they serve different purposes. Understanding resources aids in recognizing what tools can assist in achieving goals, assessing the current situation provides a baseline to measure improvement, and considering alternatives can offer different pathways to reach the objectives. However, the essence of the 'Goals' step is primarily about determining what the client wants to achieve.