Mary Poppins is a 56-year old woman with hypertension
Case study 1: Mary Poppins is a 56-year old woman with hypertension, high cholesterol, and a body mass index of 27. She was referred through a worksite wellness program to a session with a health coach, who can see from her Health Risk Assessment that she is not currently exercising. During their first call, Ms. Poppins reports that she has no intention to begin exercising regularly in the next 6 months. She explains that she has no time for exercise given her busy work schedule traveling (flying) around the world. She also reports that she does not need to exercise because she is “pretty healthy.” She attributes her weight gain in the past 5 years to menopause.
- What stage of change is Mary Poppins likely in?
- What interventions do you suggest?
- Provide your rationale as to why you chose the particular stage of change and the interventions you suggested. Your rationale should be supported by information gathered from the lecture and facts from the case study.
Case study 2:Marcus Burnett is a 33-year-old with no notable medical history and a body mass index of 22. He played basketball in high school and college, but has little time now that he has a new demanding position as a supervisor at work and a new baby at home. He reports that he is “thinking about” beginning to exercise again sometime in the next 6 months or so, but has no specific plans, He also reports that he “feels guilty” spending time exercising after work since his wife seems more overwhelmed when he comes home later.
- What stage of change is Marcus likely in?
- What interventions do you suggest?
- Provide your rationale as to why you chose the particular stage of change and the interventions you suggested. Your rationale should be supported by information gathered from the lecture and facts from the case study.
Case Scenario 3:Cinderella is a 25-year-old recent college student with a body mass index of 25. She is in good health overall, but would like to drop a few pounds. Her typical workout routine has included 30 minutes a day on the elliptical machine at the gym in her castle or walking around the neighborhood. Recently, her motivation and adherence to this routine has waned because she is frustrated with her slowing weight loss. She now reports that she has a hard time consistently exercising because of work and social obligations. She also seems to be overestimating how many calories are burned during exercise and the intensity level of her workouts. She reports she is going to get back on track in the next week or so, but wants some tips.
- What stage of change is Cinderella likely in?
- What interventions do you suggest?
- Provide your rationale as to why you chose the particular stage of change and the interventions you suggested. Your rationale should be supported by information gathered from the lecture and facts from the case study.
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