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Wellness Coaching Interest Area

Health promotion majors can learn about wellness coaching while working on their health promotion degree.

What is Wellness Coaching?

Wellness coaching is an emerging profession with roots in applied behavioral science and adult development, and has recently embraced positive psychology.

Behavioral scientists have shown that one-on-one coaching is among the most effective approaches to helping people make and sustain improvements in their lives. The relationship between a coach and client offers a profound level of support, guidance and encouragement to making changes without being judgmental. A coach enables change by focusing on a client's stated needs, values, vision and goals and helping to bring out his or her personal best.

Which Courses Can I Take to Learn About Wellness Coaching?

  • HLTH 1100 Stress Management (3)
  • HLTH 2400 Mind/Body Wellness (3)
  • HLTH 3200 Methods in Health Education (3)
  • HLTH 4700 Wellness Coaching (3)

In these courses, you will:

  • Develop International Coaching Federation (ICF) core coaching competencies
  • Practice and refine your wellness coaching skills, using best practice standards and evidence-based research
  • Prepare for the Wellcoaches/ACSM® course and certification
  • Increase marketable skill sets and competitive edge to meet workplace demands

Questions?

Contact Dr. Michael Olpin at 801-626-6485 or molpin@weber.edu.