# Health and Wellness Coaching (Certificate of Achievement)

San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Exercise Science

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### Summary

The Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate of Achievement gives students the skill to improve the health of individuals and groups through health and wellness coaching. Students gain an understanding of the science behind behavior change, nutrition, physical activity, and other health behaviors and are prepared to implement evidence-based strategies to improve long-term health. Students completing the certificate will be able to facilitate healthy lifestyle change in multiple sectors of the allied health field including hospitals, clinics, worksites, non-profit organizations, and private businesses.

This certificate is appropriate for students who are new to the health and wellness field and have limited previous education or experience in the field. Students who complete the certificate are qualified to sit for the National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Exam (NBC-HWC) offered by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Health and Wellness Coaching Program will be able to:**

1.  Display the attributes of sportsmanship and teamwork as it pertains to physical education and athletic competition.
2.  Apply core critical thinking skills of analysis, interpretation, evaluation and explanation in the development of nutritional and fitness plans and the acquisition of skill development including proper techniques, physiological principles and kinesthetic awareness.
3.  Demonstrate effective and sensitive verbal, nonverbal and written communications skills.
4.  Value and implement physical fitness activities, wellness strategies and principles in support of a healthy lifestyle.
5.  Utilize current technology to research and compile information in health and wellness, human performance.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 7 |
| EXSC 294 | Health and Wellness Coaching | 3 |
| EXSC 298 | Applications of Health and Wellness Coaching | 1 |
| HEAL 107 | Lifestyle Medicine for Health and Wellness | 3 |
| **Select 2 - 3 units (1 course) from the following:** | | 2-3 |
| EXSC 284 | Fitness and Sports Nutrition | 2 |
| NUTR 160 | Foods for Healthy Lifestyles | 3 |
| **Select 3 units (1 course) from the following:** | | 3 |
| BUSE 129 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUSE 127 | Social Media for Business | 3 |
| BUSE 120 | Personal Financial Management | 3 |
| MARK 100 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| **Select 3 units (1 course) from the following:** | | 3 |
| COMS 135 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMS 170 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMS 180 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| **Select 3 units (1 course) from the following:** | | 3 |
| HEAL 103 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HEAL 104 | Public Health and Social Justice | 3 |
| PSYC 125 | Introduction to Behavior Modification | 3 |