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ACSM Obesity Care Exercise Specialist
BRIDGING EXERCISE AND OBESITY CARE GUIDED BY SCIENCE, NOT BIAS
$540
Member $324
Summit session · 1 CEC
Misnamed but Mighty: What Motivational Interviewing Really Does for Behavior Change
What if the secret to lasting client change isn’t motivation at all? Despite its name, Motivational Interviewing (MI) isn’t about giving pep talks—it’s about guiding meaningful conversations that uncover barriers, reduce fear, and foster self-directed change. This session takes a deeper dive…
About this course
Session from the 2026 ACSM Health & Fitness Summit
What you will learn
- Summarize current research on the mechanisms and effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing in promoting exercise adherence and health behavior change
- Apply advanced MI techniques to address client ambivalence, fear, and barriers to change in real-world coaching scenarios
- Demonstrate how to integrate authentic, client-centered conversations that foster trust, accountability, and lasting behavior change
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