About the Health and Wellness Coaching Program
UC San Diego Department of Extended Studies - Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).
The Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate is 10.0 units with 100 hours of contact hours. This course prepares health professionals and other interested individuals to become a health and wellness coach. It provides the knowledge foundation necessary to promote coaching structure, coaching process, health and wellness conditions, ethical and legal considerations, and practical application skills. The Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate can be completed in two quarters.
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Primary Textbooks
Coaching Structure:
- Moore, M., Jackson, Ed, & Tschannen-Moran, B. (2015) Coaching psychology Manual, Second Edition. ISBN 978-1-4511-9526-2
- Arloski, M. (2014) Wellness coaching for lasting lifestyle change. ISBN 978-1-57025-321-8
Coaching Process:
- Moore, M., Jackson, Ed, & Tschannen-Moran, B. (2015) Coaching psychology Manual, Second Edition. ISBN 978-1-4511-9526-2
There is no in person requirement, only live online requirement.
Health and Wellness Coaching
Required Courses
Required Courses
Industry Certification
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies - Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).
Advisory Board
Montserrat Garcia
Kelsey Graham, MEd, NBH-WC
Brooke Jeffries, CN, NBC-HWC
Bridget Kilpatrick, NBH-WC, MA
Kenneth Vitale, MD
Katrina Watson, RN,MSN, NBC-HWC
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