HE 267 Wellness Coaching Fundamentals

This course examines health and wellness coaching techniques and the practical application of current evidence-based interventions, behavior change theory, psychological theories of coaching, and ethics. Practical applications will be addressed through class activities such as initiating a client health and wellness assessment, developing collaborative and client-generated goals and strategies, and techniques to support client self-discovery.

Credits

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: PE 231 Lifetime Health and Fitness with a grade of C or better.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AAOT Health & PE, AAOT Social Science, AS Social Science

Outcomes

Define roles and legal and ethical responsibilities within the field of wellness coaching. Demonstrate understanding of health risks and the role of behavior change in improving personal and community-wide health, safety, and fitness. Discuss health, fitness and wellness planning as an important life skill. Demonstrate understanding of the role of evidence-based interventions and strategies in wellness coaching. Demonstrate understanding of the role of behavior change theories and psychology of coaching theories in wellness coaching. Explain the importance of self-care, client/coach boundaries, and personal development as a wellness coach.