Course

Objective:

Learning Outcomes:

• Know which coaching tools are available, and what they do (e.g., food journals, worksheets, calculators, etc.)
• Explain ambivalence and resistance in the context of coaching, and why they are natural and normal components of change
• Apply physiological principles, the goals-skills-practices-actions (GSPA) model, and the PN 6-step coaching process to work through a range of case studies, proposing solutions tailored to specific client scenarios
• Apply validated coaching techniques and tools appropriately in context (e.g., worksheets, assessments, etc.)
• Develop individualized progress rubrics, operationalizing more intangible concepts (e.g., "more energy") into tangible indicators where needed
• Apply scope of practice and professional and ethical guidelines to set clear and appropriate practice boundaries, recognizing when to refer out
• Analyze "behavior chains" and cause-and-effect relationships using theoretical models, such as "habit loops"
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data gathered from client assessments, conversations, and progress measures, to determine both initial programming and ongoing progress
• Create individual behavior-based action plans based on client criteria, such as goals, needs, knowledge, and abilities

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