HPM 340 - Lifestyle Wellness Coaching

5 CR

Defines the art and science of lifestyle coaching. Examines diverse methodologies, coaching principles, counseling skills and techniques used to guide individuals and groups successfully through meaningful lifestyle changes.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BAS Health Promotion and Management program at Bellevue College.

Course Outcomes
• Define and compare lifestyle/wellness coaching to counseling, advising and/or prescribing. • Evaluate social, economic, ethnic, racial, language and environmental factors to assess academic readiness and influence changes in health behavior. • Compare and illustrate coaching methodologies, principles, strategies and treatment approaches to motivate and maintain client adherence. • Identify and interpret information from local, state and national regulatory bodies to ensure compliance of initiatives, requirements and mandates. • Develop a successful coaching style using appropriate modes of delivery • Describe safe screening procedures and indicators for client external referral.

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