Health coaching fundamentals

Health coaching fundamentals is through a series of engaging modules where learners will delve into topics such as effective communication techniques, goal setting strategies, motivational interviewing, behaviour change theories, and client-centered approaches to coaching clients in health.

Who is this for?

Tailored for health professionals and new health coaches, this course offers a solid foundation to comprehensive exploration of the key principles and practices essential to successful health coaching and behaviour change with clients.

You will learn

You will explore a spectrum of essential skills ranging from communication skills, meticulous preparation, collaborative goal setting, action planning with clients and contingency management.

Topics include

An introduction to health coaching foundations and skills, uncovering motivation, collaborative goal setting and tracking progress. This course also includes a knowledge check to confirm understanding of content.

Who developed this course?

This course has been developed and validated by a team of industry professionals, comprising dietitians, health psychologists and health coaches. Their collective expertise ensures that the content is comprehensive, evidence-based, and tailored to meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

What can you do next?

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