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Health and Wellness Coach ,Certificate

Health and Wellness Coach, Certificate


Behavioral Health, Behavioral Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Corporate Wellness, Health Care, Health communication, Nutrition, Prevention, Weight Management, lifestyle

Are you passionate about coaching people to be the healthiest version of themselves? Gain the knowledge needed to boost your career and prepare to become a board-certified health and wellness coach.

Description

The health and wellness coach certificate program brings together coursework from the disciplines of exercise and wellness, nutrition, behavioral health and coaching psychology to give students a strong background, perspective and practical experience in the techniques and methods used to decrease and prevent chronic disease risks.

Students in this program will learn and practice:

  • coaching communication skills
  • evidence-based behavior change methodologies
  • guiding individuals through meaningful lifestyle changes
  • health coaching techniques
  • strategies to influence sustainable healthy lifestyles

Faculty monitor the coaching sessions to provide feedback on how students may improve their coaching skills, and a final practical skills evaluation is completed to assess a student's health and wellness coaching ability.

Students who successfully complete this certificate program meet the eligibility requirements for the National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches examination offered by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (https://nbhwc.org).

At a glance
Program requirements

The certificate requires a total of 24 credit hours. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) is required for each course.
Required Courses -- 21 credit hours
Elective Course -- 3 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: 2.00

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded prior to the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Program learning outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:

  • Apply evidence-based health and wellness coaching competencies to build a coaching relationship, and guide clients through enriched support for self-awareness and self-discovery.
  • Implement health and wellness evidence-based interventions and strategies to elicit positive changes in individuals within the general population.
Career opportunities

Students can become more marketable and advance their career options with this undergraduate certificate in health and wellness coaching, which complements their major program of study.

Career options include:

  • coach or scout
  • community health worker
  • fitness and wellness coordinator
  • health care support worker
Professional licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.

Contact information

College of Health Solutions | HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300

What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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