Health Coach Certificate
With the trend of corporate wellness programs surging since the 2000s, companies desire healthier employees to increase productivity and lessen health insurance claims. As a result, health coaching has become more utilized than ever before. Learn to transform the way people live by expanding your expertise in exercise science, fitness and behavior modification. This course is comprised of a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on training in our on-site fitness center.
New refurbished program coming in 2020
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Prerequisites
High school diploma or equivalent. Working knowledge of computers and access to a computer and the internet are required.
What You’ll Learn
- Fitness
- Nutrition
- Wellness
- Principles of motivation
- Behavior change
- Building client rapport
Hands-on Training In
- Developing and implementing weight and stress management plans
- Incorporating physical activity to improve overall health
- Developing improved nutrition and eating habits
- Evaluating client’s current habits and creating personalized goals and action plans based on their specific needs
Certification Prep
This certificate program will assist you in preparing for the American Council on Exercise Health Coach Certification exam. The requirements are as follows, and details are available here.
You must submit proof of one of the following:
- Current NCCA-accredited certification in fitness, nutrition, healthcare, wellness, human resources or a related field
- An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in fitness, exercise science, nutrition, healthcare, wellness or a related field
- A completed health coach training and education program approved by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC)
- A minimum of two years of documented work experience in coaching, leading, designing, implementing, or facilitating one or more of the following: behavior or lifestyle change, exercise, wellness, nutrition, or physical activity
Testimonial
“This class was a great opportunity for me. The program here at KSU was very affordable when compared to other colleges. The timeframe was great and the instructors were knowledgeable.”
— Jermile Richards, graduate
Financial Aid Options
- Payment Plans
- MyCAA
- VA Education Benefits
- Education Loans
Hyflex Delivery Method
For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.
Hyflex (Hybrid + Flex):
Our hybrid classes offer a blend of scheduled live course meetings and online coursework. For live meetings, you may register to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting online broadcast from your preferred location. You will complete the online coursework on your own while adhering to the course schedule and completion date.
Choose your Hyflex option
Classroom
The regular in person classroom class. There is a limited quantity of available seats.
Classroom ClassOnline Live
The classes will be broadcasted online and the students can attend from home.
Live Online ClassCourse Details
- Start Date 04/12/2021
- End Date 06/14/2021
- Delivery Hyflex
- Total Hours 30
- Class Sessions 8
- Location KSU Center
- City Kennesaw, GA
- CEUs 3
- Fee $1,099
No extra information available at this moment.