Which of the following is NOT one of the six abilities of an effective trainer?

• A. Programming
• B. Teaching
• C. Seeing
• D. Correcting

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is distinguishing between the interpersonal coaching skills used during a session and the broader planning task of designing workouts. An effective trainer’s six abilities focus on how you interact with and guide athletes in real time—observing their form (seeing), explaining movements (teaching), and providing precise adjustments or feedback (correcting), along with other coaching behaviors like cueing and communication.

Programming, on the other hand, is about designing the workout plan itself—setting loads, volumes, progressions, and long-term structure. That is a separate responsibility from the on-the-spot coaching abilities being tested. So, while programming is essential to training, it isn’t counted among the six abilities used for direct coaching in a session, which is why it’s the best answer. The remaining options align with the actionable skills used during instruction and feedback.