Health Behavior Coaching (C)

Admission requirements for the Certificate Program in Health Behavior Coaching include: 1) Sophomore level or higher standing; 2) 3.0 GPA; 3) BIOH 201 and 202 pre-requisite or co-requisite; and 4) letter of intent.

The Student Wellness Program and HHP are collaborating on the Health Behavior Coach Certificate.  Staff in the Wellness Program will offer the 2 day training and will be able to monitor whether students have met that requirement prior to receiving their certificate.

Professional Certificate - Health Behavior Coaching

College of ED & Human Sciences

Catalog Year: 2016-2017

Degree Specific Credits: 25

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Note: Admission requirements for the Certificate Program in Health Behavior Coaching include: 1) Sophomore level or higher standing; 2) 3.0 GPA; 3) BIOH 201 and 202 pre-requisite or co-requisite; and 4) letter of intent.


Core Courses

Rule: Students must complete the following courses

Note: HTH 395 must be completed for 2 credits and CHTH 498 must be completed for 4 credits

Show All Course Descriptions Course Credits
Show Description CHTH 485 - Theories of Hlth Behav and Cou
Offered spring. Exploration of the helping role as it relates to health behavior, health assessment, problem-solving and referral skills. Application of theories to facilitation of healthy behavior changes.
3 Credits
Show Description CHTH 498 - Internship
(R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. all HHP options minimum junior standing and ECP 120/121 (or equivalent).  Prereqs per option. Exercise Science Applied: KIN 320/321.  If internship is coaching or strength & conditioning must also have completed KIN 410 and COA 405.  Exercise Science Pre-Professional: KIN 320/321.  If internship is cardiac rehab must also have completed KIN 460/483/484. Community Health: CHTH 355.  Supervised field experiences with private businesses, public agencies, or institutions.  45 hours of internship site work = 1 credit.  A maximum of 6 credits of Internship 498 may count toward graduation. Students should not be registered for more than 14 credits their internship semester.
2 To 6 Credits
Show Description HTH 370 - Peer Health Education
Offered spring. Introduction to peer health education strategies and techniques. Instruction in the areas of wellness, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and sexual assault prevention. Students develop and implement a peer health program focused on prevention of major health problems among college students.
3 Credits
Show Description HTH 395 - Peer Health Practicum
(R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., HTH 370. Practical experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing health education activities for the campus community. Students address topics related to wellness, drug and alcohol prevention, or sexual assault awareness.
1 To 3 Credits
Show Description HTH 430 - Hlth and Mind/Body/Spirit
Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing. Overview of how the mind/body/spirit relationship affects health. Examination of current research exploring how thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and beliefs influence and mediate health outcome. Exploration of the theoretical applications of mind/body/spirit in health and healing used in contemporary society.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 201 - Basic Exercise Prescription
Offered every term. Theory, principles, and practice of exercise prescription for aerobic and resistance exercise programs for health, fitness and performance. Students must register for the lecture and a linked lab.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 483 - Exercise Disease & Aging
Offered spring. Prereq., KIN 320,321, 460; coreq. KIN 484. Focus on guidelines for exercise testing and prescription for individuals with chronic disease including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, elderly and pulmonary disease. Class requires 25 assigned hours of service learning. Covers material necessary for ACSM clinical certification exam when combined with KIN 201, 320, 321, 460, and 484.
3 Credits
Show Description KIN 484 - Exercise Disease & Aging Lab
Offered spring. Prereq., KIN 320, 321; coreq., KIN 483. Laboratory sessions focus on practical exercise testing and prescription for individuals with chronic disease including coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, elderly and pulmonary disease; basic ECG testing and analysis. Covers material necessary for ACSM clinical certification exam when combined with KIN 201, 320, 321, 460, and 483.
1 Credits
Show Description NUTR 221N - Basic Human Nutrition
Offered autumn and spring. The principles of science as applied to current concepts and controversies in the field of human nutrition.
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 25 Total Credits Required