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Health Coach Level 1

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This program is designed to help students develop foundational knowledge to assist people obtain wellness goals as a health coach.

Program Purpose

This program provides a robust foundation in the principles, techniques, and ethics of health coaching. Empowering participants to guide clients to sustainable health and wellness.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify various life stressors and potentially stressful situations.
  • Explore the physical and physiological effects of chronic and acute stress.
  • Demonstrate the difference between change talk and sustain talk
  • Develop successful coping mechanisms to deal with stress.
  • Identify which stage of change a person is in.
  • Identify change talk
  • Assist clients in creating SMART goals.
  • Describe at least twelve relaxation techniques

Program Map

Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements

The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program.  For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. 

To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.

One Semester (Fall or Spring)

Course Course Title Credits Area
WED 202 Introduction to Health Coaching 4 Certificate Requirement
WED 110 Concepts of Wellness 3 Certificate Requirement
WED 212 Stress Management 2 Certificate Requirement
NTR 195 Exploring Nutrition & Wellness Professions 1 Certificate Requirement
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Open the program map above to view the recommended classes to complete the program. You can also print the program map using the button above.

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