Become a Certified
Health Coach
and profitable careers guiding and supporting others on their journey to
improving their health and achieving wellness.
Gain the Confidence, Skills, and Knowledge to Make a Positive Impact on Health and Disease.
empower others to pursue and accomplish their holistic health and wellness goals.
How It Works
Evidence-Based Health Coaching and Behavior Change Education
COURSE CONTENTS
Introduction to Health Coaching and Behavior Change
The Role of the Health Coach
The Science of Health Behavior Change
Identifying Social Determinants of Health to Improve Client Health
The Role of a Coach
Why People Need Coaching
The Purpose of a Coach
Health Coaching Outcomes
The Client-Centered Approach to Coaching
Effective Coaching Communication
The Goals of Coaching
Positive Psychology
The PERMA Model
Scope of Practice
Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Cognitive Approaches to Health Coaching
Empathy
Psychology and Behavior Change
Positive Psychology
Stress
Motivation and Behavior Change
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing Strategies
Exercise Is Medicine
Health Benefits
Proactive Exercise and Rehabilitation
Exercise and Disease
Common Chronic Conditions
Health Coaching for Chronic Disease
Diagnosing Hypertension
Stages of High Blood Pressure
Physiological Effects of Elevated Blood Pressure
Risk Factors for Hypertension
Coaching Clients with Hypertension
Diagnosing Obesity
Stages of Obesity
Physiological Effects of Obesity
Risk Factors for Obesity
Coaching Clients with Obesity
Diagnosing Type 2 Diabetes
Stages of Diabetes
Physiological Effects of Type 2 Diabetes
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
Coaching Clients with Type 2 Diabetes
Diagnosing Coronary Heart Disease
Stages of Heart Disease
Physiological Effects of Coronary Heart Disease
Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease
Coaching Clients with Heart Disease
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Osteoporosis
Orthopaedic Dysfunctions
Diagnosing Cancer
Stages of Cancer
Physiological Effects of Cancer
Risk Factors for Cancer
Coaching Clients with Cancer
Adaptations of Fitness
Pre-participation Exercise Forms
Physical Activity Guidelines
Health Coaching and Physical Activity Guidelines
Physical Activity Guidelines Quick Reference Guide
Exercise Intensity
Understanding Flexibility
Collaborating with Fitness Professionals
Coaching Clients through an Exercise Program
How Humans Select Food
Nutrition and Culture, Economics, and Religion
Metabolism
Cellular Energy Currency
The Digestive System
Macronutrients
Micronutrition
Water and Hydration
Understanding Food Labels
Health Coaching and Nutrition
Stages of Sleep
Sleep Guidelines
Benefits of Adequate Sleep
Sleep and Chronic Disease Risk
Common Sleep Disorders
Coaching Clients for Better Sleep Hygiene
Homeostasis
Types and Sources of Stress
Stages of Stress
The Physiology of Stress
Stress and Chronic Disease Risk
The Psychology of Stress
Health Coaching and Stress Management Techniques
Scope of Practice
Genotypes and Phenotypes
Testing DNA
Health Coaching to Genetic Influences
Well-Being Assessment
Psychological Assessment
Nutrition Assessment
Physical Fitness Assessment
SMART Goals
The Purpose of SMART Goals
A SMART Approach to SMART Goals
Commitment Devices
Self-Reliance
Health Coaching and Diversity
Scope of Practice
Code of Ethics
Health Coaching Liability
Health Coaching Federations
Emergency Procedures
Types of Health-Coaching Sessions
Other Freelance Opportunities
Setting Up a Business
Client Referrals
Client Scenario 1
Client Scenario 2
Client Scenario 3
Client Scenario 4
One Credential, Unlimited Career Paths
In the past decade, opportunities for Health Coaches have skyrocketed. Becoming a Certified Health Coach opens the door to an abundance of fulfilling jobs and exciting career paths.
Work as a Health Coach, wellness specialist, or care navigator at a virtual healthcare provider, insurance company, digital health provider, or telemedicine provider.
Start your own Health Coach business with individual or group coaching and in-person or virtual sessions.
Build passive incoming by publishing digital health and wellness education products, virtual workshops, hosting webinars, speaking at conferences, and creating membership programs.
Manage a company’s employee and corporate wellness program or work with an employee health and biometric screening company.
Coach clients at a gym, wellness center, fitness center, spa, recovery center, or health food store.
Teach other health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness professionals how to apply Health Coaching strategies and practices as a consultant, trainer, or by working with a training and education company.
Become a health and wellness influencer, educator, or consultant for brands, organizations, non-profits, advocacy organizations, and businesses.
Develop health and wellness content, recipes, programming, or curriculum for health, wellness, and fitness companies.
Create marketing, advertising, and business strategies for companies that sell health, wellness, and lifestyle products and services.
Amplify your existing fitness coaching, personal training, or nutrition coaching practices by applying advanced motivational interviewing, behavior change, and health psychology practices.
What's Included with The Health Coach Certification:
Study on your own schedule! Our easy-to-use online system lets you access lessons from any device, anytime.
Watch and listen to experts explain key topics in a simple, clear way that you can use in real life.
Get all the information you need in one place, easy to read and search whenever you need it.
Test yourself with short quizzes to see what you know and what you need to review—no pressure!
No need to stress! Our open-book, open-note online test helps you show what you’ve learned without anxiety.
Apply what you’ve learned to real-life client scenarios through comprehensive case studies that build your confidence and decision-making abilities, with helpful analysis templates.
Start working as a health coach right away with professional forms for client assessments and progress tracking.
COURSE AUDIENCE (for whom this course can be useful)
✅ Aspiring Health Coaches, wellness practitioners, and fitness professionals looking to build a career in holistic health promotion, lifestyle coaching, and long-term well-being.
✅ Individuals aiming to enhance their expertise in designing, implementing, and guiding personalized health and lifestyle programs focused on physical health, mental balance, and sustainable behavior change.
✅ Those seeking reputable and internationally recognized certifications to strengthen their professional credibility as qualified Health Coaches.
✅ Coaches, trainers, and healthcare-related professionals striving to improve their knowledge of nutrition fundamentals, stress management, physical activity, sleep optimization, and preventive health strategies.
✅ Motivated individuals committed to empowering clients to improve overall health, energy levels, resilience, and quality of life through evidence-based coaching, education, and supportive guidance.
Approved by the International Sports Sciences
Association (ISSA), USA.
