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Health Coaching Courses

Health coaching courses can help you learn behavior change techniques, nutrition fundamentals, motivational interviewing, and wellness program design. You can build skills in client assessment, goal-setting strategies, and effective communication to support individuals in achieving their health objectives. Many courses introduce tools like health tracking apps and assessment questionnaires that enhance your ability to monitor progress and tailor coaching strategies.


Popular Health Coaching Courses and Certifications


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    McMaster University

    Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Productivity, Cardiology, Stress Management, Time Management, Adaptability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Mental Health, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Tu consultorio de Coaching en las ondas

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Management, People Management, Change Management, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching, Leadership, Communication, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Proactivity, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    510 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Aligning Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Positive Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Compassion, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Creativity, Mindfulness, Community Health

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Coaching and Training Women

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Coaching, Exercise Science, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Empowerment, Gynecology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Anatomy, Endocrinology

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Navigating Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Psychology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Coaching, Physiology, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Child Health, Working With Children, Physical Therapy, Family Support, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Family Spirit Nurture

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Mental Health, Family Support, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Client Services, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education And Counseling, Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Project Management, Program Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Mindful Eating

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health coaching courses

  • Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.: McMaster University
  • Tu consultorio de Coaching en las ondas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Positive Psychology : The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Coaching and Training Women: American Council on Exercise
  • Navigating Diets: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers: American Council on Exercise
  • Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation: University of Colorado System
  • Family Spirit Nurture: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International

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