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Wellness coaching is about helping people improve their lifestyle behavior. As the field of Wellness Coaching emerges and the world discovers the value of it, it will continue to define and re-define itself. Wellness coaching applies the principles and processes of professional life coaching in order to help make lifestyle improvements. Having a sound understanding of professional coaching and how to interact with people is a must to be successful in this field. In this course you will be introduced to some fundamental ways of staying emotionally, physically, and mentally healthy. We will discuss nutrition, how to manage weight, exercise, stress management and much more.
Prerequisite(s): None
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify various dimensions of health, types of stressors and ways to encourage overall well-being
- Recognize healthy eating habits and the principles of fitness
- Recall elements of stress, proper sleep and social well-being
- Describe the basics of emotional and mental well-being
- Define elements of ethics and the coaching process
Wellness Coaching Module 1
Health for Life
- The History of the Profession
- Coaching Differs from Therapy, Consulting and Mentoring
- Health vs. Wellness and the Illness-Wellness Continuum
- Eight Dimensions of Wellness
- Body Systems and Mind-Body Connection
- Understanding Chronic Disease and Risk Factors
- Staying Inside a Coach’s Scope
Wellness Coaching Module 2
Physical Activity, Nutrition, Weight and Healthy Eating
- Why Movement Matters Across the Lifespan
- Exercise Barriers
- Building Activity Habits That Last
- Nutrition Basics
- Dietary Guidelines and Balanced Eating Patterns
- Energy Balance, Metabolism and Weight
- Mindful Eating and Emotional Eating
- Body Image and a Non-Judgmental Approach
Wellness Coaching Module 3
Stress, Sleep and Social Wellbeing
- Stress Response
- Chronic Stress, Burnout and Resilience
- Stress Reduction, Mindfulness and Relaxation
- How Sleep Works and Why It Matters
- Sleep Hygiene and Restorative Routines
Wellness Coaching Module 4
Emotional and Mental Well-Being
- Emotional Intelligence and Self-Regulation
- Common Mental Health Concerns Coaches See
- Coaching vs. Mental Health Treatment
- Social Connection and Healthy Relationships
- Warning Signs
Wellness Coaching Module 5
Preventive Health and Risk Reduction
- Lifestyle-Related and Chronic Conditions
- Tobacco, Alcohol and Substance Use Awareness
- Preventive Screenings and Self-Care
- Coaching for Harm Reduction
- Health Literacy and Informed Choices
Wellness Coaching Module 6
Coaching Relationships and Communication
- Building Trust, Rapport and Safety
- Coaching Presence and Deep Listening
- Powerful, Open-Ended Questions
- Reflections, Affirmations and Summaries
- Coaching Agreement
Wellness Coaching Module 7
Behavior Change Theory, Goal Setting, Action Planning and Positive Psychology
- Self-Determination Theory and Motivation
- Self-Efficacy and Health Belief Model
- Signs of Motivational Interviewing
- Vision, Values and the Client’s Why
- SMART and Behavior-Based Goals
- Action Steps and Anticipating Obstacles
- Tracking Progress and Measuring Success
- Positive Psychology
Wellness Coaching Module 8
Coaching Process and Ethics
- Co-Creating the Coaching Plan
- Effective Sessions
- Accountability and Sustaining Change
- Group and Corporate Coaching
- Ethical Principles
- Liability and Documentation
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Upon successful completion of our Wellness Coaching course, students will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Wellness Coach (CWC).
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player