Health and Wellness Coaching

Program description

The Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate gives students the skill to improve the health of individuals and groups through interventions in behavior change, nutrition, and physical activity. Students gain an understanding of the science behind behavior change, nutrition, and physical activity, and are prepared to implement evidence-based strategies to improve long-term health. Certificate graduates 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.

The Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate is intended for those working or planning to work as health coaches, personal trainers, registered dietitians, registered nurses, physicians, physical therapists, medical assistants, physician assistants, physical therapy assistants, and others who work in the allied health field. This certificate is ideal for individuals who already have their Associate of Arts or other degrees and/or are licensed medical professionals seeking to advance their career and knowledge in health and wellness coaching.

This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.

Program learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to:

1. Students will demonstrate coaching strategies for behavior modification as it applies to physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions.
2. Students will apply evidence-based strategies to improve the health behaviors of individuals and groups.
3. Students will prepare to sit for the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching exam.

Certificate requirements