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

3

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

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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.