This Certified Wellness Coach Program, offered by our accredited school partners, will focus on helping people to improve their lifestyle behavior by applying the principles and processes of professional life coaching, to the goals of lifestyle improvement for higher levels of wellness.
Wellness coaching is about helping people improve their lifestyle behavior. As the field of Wellness Coaching emerges and the world discovers the value of it, it will continue to define and re-define itself. Wellness coaching applies the principles and processes of professional life coaching in order to help make lifestyle improvements. Having a sound understanding of professional coaching and how to interact with people is a must to be successful in this field. In this course you will be introduced to some fundamental ways of staying emotionally, physically and mentally healthy. The course will discuss nutrition, how to manage weight, exercise, stress management and much more. Although many people understand the importance of healthy nutrition habits and good fitness patterns, it is sometimes hard to accomplish goals on their own. A nutritional consultant can help clients adopt a healthy lifestyle. This nutritional consultant training provides students with an exploration of how food nutrition contributes to the prevention of illness and the promotion of optimal health. Students will identify how to conduct in-depth diet and lifestyle evaluations and create food plans customized to each individual’s taste, temperament, and health goals. The fundamentals of whole food nutrition, digestive physiology, metabolism, nutritional biochemistry, and current research are presented. Additionally, students will discover how healthy nutrition habits are used in the food industry. This Nutritional Consultant course will give students the training they need to work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels.
Outline:
Wellness Coaching Module 1 - Health, Wellness and Well-Being
The Dimensions of Health
Health Disparities
Sex, Gender and Health
The Promise of Prevention
Protecting Yourself
Understanding Health Behavior
Emotional and Mental Health
Positive Psychology
Sleep’s Impact on Health
Understanding Mental Health
Anxiety Disorders
Wellness Coaching Module 2 - Stress Management and Social Health
What is Stress?
Stressors
Traumatic Life Events
The Impact of Stress
Communicating
Forming Relationships
Living in a Wired World
Loving and Being Loved
Partnering Across the Lifespan
Family Ties
Wellness Coaching Module 3 - Nutrition and Weight
Essentials of Good Nutrition
Food Safety
Weight in America
What is a Healthy Weight?
How to Gain Weight
Practical Guide to a Healthy Weight
Treating Severe Obesity
Disordered Eating
What is Physical Fitness?
The Principles of Exercise
Mind-Body Approaches
Wellness Coaching Module 4 - Sexual Health and Reproduction
Men and Women’s Sexual Health
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Activity
Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases
Common STIs
Contraception
Sterilization
Fertility Awareness
Pregnancy
Childbirth
Wellness Coaching Module 5 - Diseases and Addictions
Preventing Major Diseases
Diabetes
Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease
Stroke and Cancer
Infectious Diseases
Gambling
Understanding Drugs and Their Effects
Medications
Substance Use Disorders
Treatment for Substance Abuse
Wellness Coaching Module 6 - Alcohol, Tobacco and Consumer Health
Understanding Alcohol
Alcohol-Related Disorders
Tobacco Use in America
Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking
Quitting Tobacco Use
Personalizing Your Health Care
Your Medical Rights
Elective Treatments
Nontraditional Health Care
The Health-Care System
Wellness Coaching Module 7 - A Lifetime of Health
Unintentional Injury
Violence and Crime
Sexual Victimization
Pollution
Chemical Risks
Successful Aging
Preparing for Medical Crisis
End of Life
Death and Dying
Grief
Wellness Coaching Module 8 - The Co-Active Coaching Model
Empowered Coaching Environment
The Five Contexts
The Coach’s Role in the Model
Co-Active Coaching Relationships
Coaching Environment
Levels of Listening
Intuition
Curiosity
Authenticity
Accountability
Wellness Coaching Module 9 - Coaching Contexts, Principles and Practices
Self-Management
Good Judgement
Fulfillment and Values
What is Balance?
A Formula for Coaching Balance
The Look of Process
Process Coaching
Integrating Principles
The Coach’s Commitment
The Expanding World of Coaching
Nutritional Consultant Module 1 - Nutrition and You
What is Nutrition?
Individual Nutrients
How Can Diet Improve Your Health?
Assessing Nutritional Status
Average American Diet
Principles of Healthy Eating
Dietary Reference Intakes
MyPlate Food Guidance System
Food Labels
Nutritional Consultant Module 2 - Digestion, Absorption, Transport, and Carbohydrates
Processes and Organs Involved in Digestion
How is Food Chemically Digested?
How Nutrients are Absorbed
How are Nutrients Transported throughout the Body?
How Do We Digest and Absorb Carbohydrates
How Do We Maintain Blood Glucose Levels?
Dietary Fiber
Carbohydrate Intake Recommendations
Differences with Sugars
Nutritional Consultant Module 3 - Lipids and Proteins
Lipids Structure
How Are Lipids Digested, Absorbed, & Transported in the Body?
Functions of Lipids in the Body
Daily Intake Triglycerides
Trans Fat and Cholesterol
Digesting and Absorbing Proteins
Function of Protein in the Body
How Much Protein Do You Need Daily?
Nutritional Consultant Module 4 - Alcohol
What is Alcohol?
How is it Made?
Why Do People Drink Alcohol?
Alcohol Absorption Stomach and Small Intestine
Alcohol Metabolized Stomach and Liver
Alcohol Circulates in the Blood
Gender, Genetics, and Ethnicity – Alcohol Blood Levels
Immediate and Short Term Effects
Long Term Effects
Nutritional Consultant Module 5 - Energy Metabolism
What is Metabolism?
Chemical Reactions
Enzymes and Hormones Regulate Metabolism
How Does ATP Fuel Metabolism?
How Do the Macronutrients Provide ATP?
Absorptive and Post-absorptive States
How Does the Body Metabolize Alcohol?
Nutritional Consultant Module 6 - Fat-Soluble Vitamins
What are Vitamins?
How Do Vitamins Differ in Their Absorption and Storage?
What are Antioxidants?
What’s the Best Source of Vitamins?
Vitamins Destroyed During Cooking or Storage
Some Vitamins are Fortified with Vitamins
Bioavailability
Nutritional Consultant Module 7 - Water-Soluble Vitamins
Primary Functions of Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin-Like Compounds
Choline Helps Protect the Liver
Carnitine, Lipoic Acid, and Inositol Are Needed for Overall Health
The B Vitamins Act as Coenzymes in Many Metabolic Processes
Water-Soluble Vitamins in Other Critical Roles
Nutritional Consultant Module 8 - Water
Why is Water Essential to Life?
How is Water Balance Maintained?
How Do Water and Sodium Affect Blood Pressure?
How Much Water Do You Need?
Best Sources of Water
Diuretics Affect on Water Balance
Nutritional Consultant Module 9 - Major and Trace Minerals
What are Minerals?
Fluid Balance
Participate as Cofactors
Bones and Teeth
Toxicity
Why Do We Need Trace Minerals?
Trace Mineral Deficiencies
Arsenic, Boron, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium
Nutritional Consultant Module 10 - Energy Balance and Body Composition
What is Energy Balance and Why is it Important?
Food and Beverages Provide Energy
Body Processes
Total Daily Energy
How to Measure Energy Expenditure
How Body Composition is Assessed
How Do We Estimate a Healthy Body Weight?
Nutritional Consultant Module 11 - Weight Management, Nutrition, and Fitness
How is Food Intake Regulated?
How Do Fat Cells Form and Expand?
Genetics and Environment Influence Obesity
Healthy Weight Loss
Why is Physical Fitness Important?
Carbs, Fats, Proteins Used During Exercise
Vitamins and Minerals Important for Fitness
Fluid Intake Affect Fitness
Nutritional Consultant Module 12 - Pregnancy Through Infancy
Prenatal Development
Nutrients and Health Behaviors
Physiological Changes Occur in the Mother
Second and Third Trimesters
Breast-Feeding
Formula Alternatives
Infant’s Nutrient Needs
Introduce Solid Foods
Nutritional Consultant Module 13 - Toddlers Through Adolescence
Nutritional Needs of Toddlers and Preschoolers
Adults Influence on Eating Habits
Nutritional Needs of School-Aged Children
Nutrition-Related Issues School-Aged Children
Nutritional Needs of Adolescents
Nutritional Issues Affect Adolescents
Nutritional Consultant Module 14 - Older Adults
Demographics of Aging in America
What Changes Occur as Part of the Aging Process?
Nutrient Needs of Older Adults
Nutrition-Related Health Concerns of Older Adults
Socioeconomic and Psychological Issues
Nutritional Consultant Module 15 - Food Safety, Global Nutrition, and Availability
Foodborne Illnesses
Food Supply Protection
Food Additives, Hormones, and Antibiotics
Sustainable Food System
Hunger and Malnutrition
Population Risks
How Can We Reduce Hunger?
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Course 1- Nutrition
Lesson 1: Nutrition Defined
• What Is Nutrition?
• Tools for Healthy Eating
• Digestion, Absorption, and Transport
• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Alcohol
Lesson 2: Vitamins and Minerals
• Energy Metabolism
• Fat-Soluble Vitamins
• Water-Soluble Vitamins
• Water
• Major Minerals
• Trace Minerals
• Energy Balance and Body Composition
Lesson 3: Life Cycle
• Weight Management
• Nutrition and Fitness
• Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy
• Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through Adolescence
• Life Cycle Nutrition: Older Adults
• Food Safety, Technology, and Sustainability
• Global Nutrition and Malnutrition
Course 2- Health and Health Behavior
Lesson 1: Health Basics
• Taking Charge of Your Health
• Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being
• Stress Management
Lesson 2: Nutrition and Fitness
• Personal Nutrition
• Weight Management and the Obesity Epidemic
• Physical Activity and Fitness
Lesson 3: Health Diseases and Conditions
• Communicating and Connecting
• Sexual Health
• Reproductive Options
• Diseases and Disorders
• Consumer Health
Lesson 4: Unhealthy Behavior
• Addictive Behaviors and Drugs
• Alcohol and Tobacco
• Protecting Yourself and Your Environment
• A Lifetime of Health
Course 3- Fitness and Wellness
Lesson 1: Wellness Basics
• Physical Fitness and Wellness
• Behavior Modification
• Nutrition for Wellness
• Body Composition
• Weight Management
Lesson 2: Fitness Fundamentals
• Cardiorespiratory Endurance
• Muscular Fitness
• Muscular Flexibility
• Personal Fitness Programming
• Stress Assessment and Management Techniques
Lesson 3: Disease and Behavior
• Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
• Cancer Prevention
• Addictive Behavior
• Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Course 4- Coaching
Lesson 1: Co-Active Basics
• Co-Active Fundamentals
• Co-Active Contexts
Lesson 2: Principles
• Co-Active Principles
• Integration and Vision
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
The Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) national exam from National Career Certification Board (NCCB) prepares individuals for a career as a Wellness Coach. Attaining national certification displays that individuals have mastered the ability to be recognized as the powerful tool for change that has Certified Wellness Coaches (CWC) being sought out by clients for a variety of motives. Earning and maintaining and National Certification allows candidates to be a successful and highly recognized professional in the rapid emergent field of Wellness Coaching.
Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
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Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.
Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.