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Health and Wellness Coaching

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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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There is no in person requirement, only live online requirement.
Online, Hybrid, Live Online
Live Online is typically help in evenings PST
6 month - 9 months
You have up to 5 years to complete the program
$5,130
$5,130

How to Apply

This certificate requires an application before taking any courses. There will be a $0.00 fee to apply to this program. Students will be required to pay a $95.00 fee upon acceptance to start their certificate program.

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For detailed information, please contact our Healthcare & Behavioral Sciences department.

Health and Wellness Coaching
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In-Person
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Required Courses

Required Courses

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NBHWC Approved Training Program

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).
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Health and Wellness Coaching Program Information Session
Live Online

Advisory Board

Montserrat Garcia

Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Kelsey Graham, MEd, NBH-WC

Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Health
San Diego Mesa College

Brooke Jeffries, CN, NBC-HWC

Program Director
Health Coach Institute

Bridget Kilpatrick, NBH-WC, MA

Health and Wellness Coach/Educator

Kenneth Vitale, MD

Professor of Sports Medicine
UC San Diego

Katrina Watson, RN,MSN, NBC-HWC

Health and Wellness Coach Private

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