# Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching (Certificate)

Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Health Sciences

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### Program description

The Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate of Achievement 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 Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate of Achievement 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. As the health and wellness industry continues to expand, there is a need for individuals who understand the principles of behavioral modification to improve individual and population-level health. The Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate of Achievement positions students at the forefront of the expanding health and wellness industry.

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 be prepared to sit for the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching exam.

**Certificate requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required core** | |  |
| NUTR-25 | Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR-30 | Health and Wellness Coaching | 4 |
| NUTR-35 | Integrative Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| NUTR-40 | Weight Regulation: Biology and Behavior | 3 |
| or NUTR-50 | Youth Wellness Coaching | 3 |
| NUTR-45 | Applications of Health and Wellness Coaching | 1 |
| **Select one course** | |  |
| HEOC-10 | Applied Pharmacology | 3 |
| HEOC-11 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PE-4 | Lifetime Fitness through Personal Training | 3 |
| COMM-54 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or PSYC-C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or HUSV-70 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services | 3 |
| **Total units for certificate** | | **17** |