The Health & Wellness Coach Certification course is broken down into 2 modules:
Health & Wellness Module:
This module examines the use of a balanced, integrated, holistic model of health, and explores the many dimensions of wellness. There is also a focus on self-assessment, development of critical thinking, and behavior change skills to facilitate personal awareness and well-being.
Topics covered, but are not limited to:
- Achieving Personal Health
- Mind-Body Communications to Maintain Wellness
- Managing Stress and Mental Health
- Eating and Exercising Toward a Healthy Lifestyle
- Movement and Physical Activity for Health
- Understanding and Preventing Disease
- Understanding Drug Use and Abuse
- Making Healthy Choices
- Exploring Alternative Medicines
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Health Enhancement Methods
Lifestyle Coaching Module:
You will learn evidence-based coaching and systematic processes to guide, support, and motivate clients to achieve positive behavior change and long-term healthy lifestyles and practices. The International Coach Federation’s 11 core competencies are thoroughly examined, and application to the health and fitness arena is discussed. Included are specific coach–client dialogues and reflection sidebars that will help you to personally experience the content. You will learn the necessary skills for professional development and for supporting and advancing clients in change processes related to health, wellness, and fitness.
Topics covered, but are not limited to:
- Introduction to Lifestyle Wellness Coaching
- Core Ingredients in Effective Coaching
- Different Models of Coaching
- Foundation for Effective Coaching
- Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Establishing the Coaching Agreement
- Coaching Agreements
- Ongoing Support for New Behaviors and Actions
- The Active Nature of Listening
- Steps in Questioning
- Direct Communication
- Goals and Goal Setting
- Coaching as a Path of Change
- Reconfiguring the Concept of Expertise
- Your Life as a Coach