Certified Wellness Coach

This Certified Wellness Coach Program, offered by our accredited school partners, will focus on helping people to improve their lifestyle behavior by applying the principles and processes of professional life coaching, to the goals of lifestyle improvement for higher levels of wellness. Wellness coaching is about helping people improve their lifestyle behavior. As the field of Wellness Coaching emerges and the world discovers the value of it, it will continue to define and re-define itself. Wellness coaching applies the principles and processes of professional life coaching in order to help make lifestyle improvements. Having a sound understanding of professional coaching and how to interact with people is a must to be successful in this field. In this course you will be introduced to some fundamental ways of staying emotionally, physically and mentally healthy. The course will discuss nutrition, how to manage weight, exercise, stress management and much more. Although many people understand the importance of healthy nutrition habits and good fitness patterns, it is sometimes hard to accomplish goals on their own. A nutritional consultant can help clients adopt a healthy lifestyle. This nutritional consultant training provides students with an exploration of how food nutrition contributes to the prevention of illness and the promotion of optimal health. Students will identify how to conduct in-depth diet and lifestyle evaluations and create food plans customized to each individual’s taste, temperament, and health goals. The fundamentals of whole food nutrition, digestive physiology, metabolism, nutritional biochemistry, and current research are presented. Additionally, students will discover how healthy nutrition habits are used in the food industry. This Nutritional Consultant course will give students the training they need to work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels. Outline: Wellness Coaching Module 1 - Health, Wellness and Well-Being The Dimensions of Health Health Disparities Sex, Gender and Health The Promise of Prevention Protecting Yourself Understanding Health Behavior Emotional and Mental Health Positive Psychology Sleep’s Impact on Health Understanding Mental Health Anxiety Disorders Wellness Coaching Module 2 - Stress Management and Social Health What is Stress? Stressors Traumatic Life Events The Impact of Stress Communicating Forming Relationships Living in a Wired World Loving and Being Loved Partnering Across the Lifespan Family Ties Wellness Coaching Module 3 - Nutrition and Weight Essentials of Good Nutrition Food Safety Weight in America What is a Healthy Weight? How to Gain Weight Practical Guide to a Healthy Weight Treating Severe Obesity Disordered Eating What is Physical Fitness? The Principles of Exercise Mind-Body Approaches Wellness Coaching Module 4 - Sexual Health and Reproduction Men and Women’s Sexual Health Sexual Behavior Sexual Activity Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases Common STIs Contraception Sterilization Fertility Awareness Pregnancy Childbirth Wellness Coaching Module 5 - Diseases and Addictions Preventing Major Diseases Diabetes Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease Stroke and Cancer Infectious Diseases Gambling Understanding Drugs and Their Effects Medications Substance Use Disorders Treatment for Substance Abuse Wellness Coaching Module 6 - Alcohol, Tobacco and Consumer Health Understanding Alcohol Alcohol-Related Disorders Tobacco Use in America Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking Quitting Tobacco Use Personalizing Your Health Care Your Medical Rights Elective Treatments Nontraditional Health Care The Health-Care System Wellness Coaching Module 7 - A Lifetime of Health Unintentional Injury Violence and Crime Sexual Victimization Pollution Chemical Risks Successful Aging Preparing for Medical Crisis End of Life Death and Dying Grief Wellness Coaching Module 8 - The Co-Active Coaching Model Empowered Coaching Environment The Five Contexts The Coach’s Role in the Model Co-Active Coaching Relationships Coaching Environment Levels of Listening Intuition Curiosity Authenticity Accountability Wellness Coaching Module 9 - Coaching Contexts, Principles and Practices Self-Management Good Judgement Fulfillment and Values What is Balance? A Formula for Coaching Balance The Look of Process Process Coaching Integrating Principles The Coach’s Commitment The Expanding World of Coaching Nutritional Consultant Module 1 - Nutrition and You What is Nutrition? Individual Nutrients How Can Diet Improve Your Health? Assessing Nutritional Status Average American Diet Principles of Healthy Eating Dietary Reference Intakes MyPlate Food Guidance System Food Labels Nutritional Consultant Module 2 - Digestion, Absorption, Transport, and Carbohydrates Processes and Organs Involved in Digestion How is Food Chemically Digested? How Nutrients are Absorbed How are Nutrients Transported throughout the Body? How Do We Digest and Absorb Carbohydrates How Do We Maintain Blood Glucose Levels? Dietary Fiber Carbohydrate Intake Recommendations Differences with Sugars Nutritional Consultant Module 3 - Lipids and Proteins Lipids Structure How Are Lipids Digested, Absorbed, & Transported in the Body? Functions of Lipids in the Body Daily Intake Triglycerides Trans Fat and Cholesterol Digesting and Absorbing Proteins Function of Protein in the Body How Much Protein Do You Need Daily? Nutritional Consultant Module 4 - Alcohol What is Alcohol? How is it Made? Why Do People Drink Alcohol? Alcohol Absorption Stomach and Small Intestine Alcohol Metabolized Stomach and Liver Alcohol Circulates in the Blood Gender, Genetics, and Ethnicity – Alcohol Blood Levels Immediate and Short Term Effects Long Term Effects Nutritional Consultant Module 5 - Energy Metabolism What is Metabolism? Chemical Reactions Enzymes and Hormones Regulate Metabolism How Does ATP Fuel Metabolism? How Do the Macronutrients Provide ATP? Absorptive and Post-absorptive States How Does the Body Metabolize Alcohol? Nutritional Consultant Module 6 - Fat-Soluble Vitamins What are Vitamins? How Do Vitamins Differ in Their Absorption and Storage? What are Antioxidants? What’s the Best Source of Vitamins? Vitamins Destroyed During Cooking or Storage Some Vitamins are Fortified with Vitamins Bioavailability Nutritional Consultant Module 7 - Water-Soluble Vitamins Primary Functions of Water-Soluble Vitamins Vitamin-Like Compounds Choline Helps Protect the Liver Carnitine, Lipoic Acid, and Inositol Are Needed for Overall Health The B Vitamins Act as Coenzymes in Many Metabolic Processes Water-Soluble Vitamins in Other Critical Roles Nutritional Consultant Module 8 - Water Why is Water Essential to Life? How is Water Balance Maintained? How Do Water and Sodium Affect Blood Pressure? How Much Water Do You Need? Best Sources of Water Diuretics Affect on Water Balance Nutritional Consultant Module 9 - Major and Trace Minerals What are Minerals? Fluid Balance Participate as Cofactors Bones and Teeth Toxicity Why Do We Need Trace Minerals? Trace Mineral Deficiencies Arsenic, Boron, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium Nutritional Consultant Module 10 - Energy Balance and Body Composition What is Energy Balance and Why is it Important? Food and Beverages Provide Energy Body Processes Total Daily Energy How to Measure Energy Expenditure How Body Composition is Assessed How Do We Estimate a Healthy Body Weight? Nutritional Consultant Module 11 - Weight Management, Nutrition, and Fitness How is Food Intake Regulated? How Do Fat Cells Form and Expand? Genetics and Environment Influence Obesity Healthy Weight Loss Why is Physical Fitness Important? Carbs, Fats, Proteins Used During Exercise Vitamins and Minerals Important for Fitness Fluid Intake Affect Fitness Nutritional Consultant Module 12 - Pregnancy Through Infancy Prenatal Development Nutrients and Health Behaviors Physiological Changes Occur in the Mother Second and Third Trimesters Breast-Feeding Formula Alternatives Infant’s Nutrient Needs Introduce Solid Foods Nutritional Consultant Module 13 - Toddlers Through Adolescence Nutritional Needs of Toddlers and Preschoolers Adults Influence on Eating Habits Nutritional Needs of School-Aged Children Nutrition-Related Issues School-Aged Children Nutritional Needs of Adolescents Nutritional Issues Affect Adolescents Nutritional Consultant Module 14 - Older Adults Demographics of Aging in America What Changes Occur as Part of the Aging Process? Nutrient Needs of Older Adults Nutrition-Related Health Concerns of Older Adults Socioeconomic and Psychological Issues Nutritional Consultant Module 15 - Food Safety, Global Nutrition, and Availability Foodborne Illnesses Food Supply Protection Food Additives, Hormones, and Antibiotics Sustainable Food System Hunger and Malnutrition Population Risks How Can We Reduce Hunger? Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Course 1- Nutrition Lesson 1: Nutrition Defined • What Is Nutrition? • Tools for Healthy Eating • Digestion, Absorption, and Transport • Carbohydrates • Lipids • Proteins • Alcohol Lesson 2: Vitamins and Minerals • Energy Metabolism • Fat-Soluble Vitamins • Water-Soluble Vitamins • Water • Major Minerals • Trace Minerals • Energy Balance and Body Composition Lesson 3: Life Cycle • Weight Management • Nutrition and Fitness • Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy • Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through Adolescence • Life Cycle Nutrition: Older Adults • Food Safety, Technology, and Sustainability • Global Nutrition and Malnutrition Course 2- Health and Health Behavior Lesson 1: Health Basics • Taking Charge of Your Health • Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being • Stress Management Lesson 2: Nutrition and Fitness • Personal Nutrition • Weight Management and the Obesity Epidemic • Physical Activity and Fitness Lesson 3: Health Diseases and Conditions • Communicating and Connecting • Sexual Health • Reproductive Options • Diseases and Disorders • Consumer Health Lesson 4: Unhealthy Behavior • Addictive Behaviors and Drugs • Alcohol and Tobacco • Protecting Yourself and Your Environment • A Lifetime of Health Course 3- Fitness and Wellness Lesson 1: Wellness Basics • Physical Fitness and Wellness • Behavior Modification • Nutrition for Wellness • Body Composition • Weight Management Lesson 2: Fitness Fundamentals • Cardiorespiratory Endurance • Muscular Fitness • Muscular Flexibility • Personal Fitness Programming • Stress Assessment and Management Techniques Lesson 3: Disease and Behavior • Preventing Cardiovascular Disease • Cancer Prevention • Addictive Behavior • Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections • Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Course 4- Coaching Lesson 1: Co-Active Basics • Co-Active Fundamentals • Co-Active Contexts Lesson 2: Principles • Co-Active Principles • Integration and Vision

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements: Internet Connection • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless) Hardware Requirements • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended Software Requirements • Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended • Cookies MUST be enabled • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) • Adobe PDF Reader

The Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) national exam from National Career Certification Board (NCCB) prepares individuals for a career as a Wellness Coach. Attaining national certification displays that individuals have mastered the ability to be recognized as the powerful tool for change that has Certified Wellness Coaches (CWC) being sought out by clients for a variety of motives. Earning and maintaining and National Certification allows candidates to be a successful and highly recognized professional in the rapid emergent field of Wellness Coaching. Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.

This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.