Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PRNU-0002
Version:
3
Organization:
Precision Nutrition
Location:
Online
Length:
20 weeks (100-160 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Wellness Coaching
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to deepen participants' expertise in nutrition and coaching by refining client-centered skills, translating nutritional science into actionable strategies, and fostering sustained client change through advanced practice and professional development.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be a self-aware and self-questioning coach. You’ll look at coaching as an active practice that requires constant care, growth, and development for ongoing improvement.
  • Develop strong working relationships with clients. You’ll learn how to use a client-centered approach, emphasizing empathy and the “coaching alliance”.
  • Treat clients as unique individuals, addressing their needs holistically. You’ll understand what factors shape clients’ coaching needs, process, and outcome, such as: (1) activity limitations and disability; (2) sex/gender, age, ethnicity, culture, and other demographic factors; (3) stage of readiness for change; (4) confidence and preparedness; and (5) preferred coaching and learning styles.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively. We’ll teach you a variety of methods for both verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as writing, speaking, and other communication tricks.
  • Develop your own self-sustaining “growth practice”. You’ll learn how to seek feedback and how to keep developing and improving throughout your coaching career.

General Topics:

  • Week 1: Introduce yourself and what you do
  • Week 2: Starting a coaching practice
  • Week 3: Building deep connections with clients
  • Week 4: Running an (awesome) kickoff call
  • Week 5: The cycle of a client relationship
  • Week 6: Advanced communication tactics for client change
  • Week 7: Motivational interviewing
  • Week 8: Cognitive behavioural approaches to coaching
  • Week 9: Building action plans that work
  • Week 10: Providing client support in tough situations
  • Week 11: The science of mindset and confidence
  • Week 12: Somatic psychology and the role of the body
  • Week 13: Using the psychology of motivation and willpower
  • Week 14: Environmental and social influences on client behavior
  • Week 15: Strategies to increase change readiness and soothe coaching frustration
  • Week 16: Using crucial conversations with complex clients
  • Week 17: Diversity and life stages
  • Week 18: Inclusive coaching
  • Week 19: Body-positive coaching and working with disordered eating
  • Week 20: Looking forward: continuing to develop your coaching self
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
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