Introduction to Health & Wellness Coaching

3 Credits

Explores foundational topics used in health and wellness coaching, such as nutrition needs, chronic illness, physical activity guidelines, and substance use. Reviews how health promotion and education theories are used in motivating clients to initiate health behavior. Navigate the client-directed approach of motivational interviewing to establish a coaching relationship of trust and support, establish vision, work through ambivalence, create SMART goals, and empower sustainable behavior change.