EXER 2035 - Health and Lifestyle Coach
3 Credits
This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in health coaching. Topics include effective coach-to-client communication techniques; behavioral, nutritional, and physiological sciences (particularly as they relate to the obese client); screening and assessment; guidelines for designing and implementing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise programs; and the legal, professional, and roles of the health coach.
Learning Outcomes
Explain basic nutritional and physiological principles and apply them when implementing behavior-change and weight-management programs with clients Apply various methods for developing and implementing healthy eating strategies and exercise plans based on client assessment data Recognize the role of the coach as it relates to legal and ethical issues and professional responsibility Apply effective communication strategies for health coaching, including building rapport and connecting with clients Gather important behavioral, health, and lifestyle assessment data from clients Demonstrate effective approaches for modifying behavior-change programs based on client needs and for promoting program adherence
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