Program Summary
COACHING HEALTH AND WELLNESS - Certificate of Specialization
2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
A wellness coach recognizes that people have unique health and wellness needs. They help people reach their goals and implement lifestyle changes that improve their overall health and wellness within the dimensions of health. They work in a variety of settings from health clubs to corporations, virtual coaching to healthcare. This certificate prepares students to take an industry recognized health and wellness coaching exam.
Career Opportunities
Certified Health and Wellness Coach.
Units: 4.0
KINE 219
COACHING WELLNESS BEHAVIORS
2.0
KINE 220
PERSONALIZED FITNESS PLANNING FOR LIFETIME WELLNESS
1.0
NUTR 240
PERSONALIZED NUTRITION PLANNING FOR LIFETIME WELLNESS
1.0
Total: 4.0
Program Outcomes
Explain and describe the role and scope of practice of a health coach, including the core components of coaching, and how behavior-change models and theories apply to real-life clients.
Exams, portfolio, applied out of course work.
Define what the coaching experience entails, including the skills and methods for supporting lifestyle change, important considerations for the initial session, and how health coaches can help clients overcome barriers and manage setbacks.
Exams, portfolio, applied out of course work.
Create plans to empower clients toward improved health and wellness by coaching them as they work to improve their nutrition, physical activity, and overall mindfulness.
Exams, portfolio, applied out of course work.
Evaluate client lifestyle factors driving a wide range of conditions, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes.
Exams, portfolio, applied out of course work.
Analyze and apply how physical activity and exercise can play a role in the prevention or treatment of lifestyle conditions.
Exams, portfolio, applied out of course work.
Apply professional health coach industry standards including legal guidelines and business considerations.
Exams, portfolio, applied out of course work.