National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaching
Health and Wellness Coaching
National Board Certified
ABOUT Health and Wellness Coaching
Help People Create Meaningful, Lasting Change
Life University’s National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaching pathway combines evidence-based coaching with advanced study in positive psychology and coaching psychology.
Designed in conjunction with the Master of Science in Positive Psychology and available to eligible advanced undergraduate students, the pathway helps students build coaching knowledge and skills for a field increasingly used across healthcare, workplace wellness and private practice settings.
Program at a Glance
Credential Pathway
Health & Wellness Coaching Certification
Format
Online
Completion Time
1 Year*
*Program requirements, course availability and completion time may vary based on transfer credits, course load and individual academic progress.
Learning Experience
Learn the Science and Practice of Positive Change
Health and wellness coaches learn how to create supportive partnerships that help individuals identify what matters to them, set meaningful goals and develop strategies for long-term change.
Public Health Curriculum
At Life University, coaching education is connected to the University’s broader emphasis on realizing human potential, purposeful leadership and vitalistic well-being.
Areas of Emphasis May Include:
Students develop knowledge and skills related to areas such as:
- Evidence-Based Health and Wellness Coaching
- Positive Psychology
- Coaching Psychology
- Behavior Change
- Motivation and Personal Strengths
- Client-Centered Communication
- Whole-Person Health and Well-Being
The program’s connection to graduate-level study in positive psychology and coaching psychology gives students an opportunity to explore not only what helps people change, but also how strengths, purpose, motivation and well-being can support sustainable growth.
Career & Professional Paths
Turn Coaching Skills Into Meaningful Work
Health and wellness coaches can support individuals as they work toward healthier behaviors, greater well-being and sustainable lifestyle changes. Coaching skills are increasingly relevant across healthcare, corporate wellness and other organizations focused on prevention, behavior change and personal well-being.
Life University’s approach combines evidence-based coaching preparation with positive psychology and coaching psychology, helping students build skills that can translate across a range of professional settings.
Gold-Standard Credential
The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching credential is recognized as a leading professional standard in health and wellness coaching.
- Health and Wellness Coach — Partner with clients to identify health and wellness goals, build strategies for change and strengthen the habits and motivation needed to make progress.
- Corporate Wellness Coach — Support employees through workplace wellness programs focused on areas such as healthy behaviors, well-being, goal setting and lifestyle change.
- Healthcare-Based Health Coach — Work within healthcare or physician-practice settings to support patients as they work toward health-related goals and behavioral changes as part of a broader care team.
- Wellness Program Coach — Provide coaching through wellness organizations, community programs or other services focused on prevention and healthier lifestyles.
- Independent Health and Wellness Coach — Build an independent coaching practice and work directly with individuals seeking structured support as they pursue personal health and wellness goals.
Coaching professionals may find opportunities in settings such as:
- Healthcare Systems
- Physician Practices
- Corporate Wellness Programs
- Wellness Organizations
- Insurance-Supported Coaching Services
- Community Health Programs
- Private Coaching Practice
Specific job requirements and credential expectations vary by employer and setting.
Health and wellness coaching can also complement careers and advanced education in areas such as:
- Positive Psychology
- Coaching Psychology
- Health Promotion
- Corporate and Employee Wellness
- Community Health
- Behavioral Health and Well-Being
- Healthcare Leadership
- Independent Coaching and Consulting
Students who continue through Life University’s Master of Science in Positive Psychology can deepen their study of positive psychology and coaching psychology while developing a broader understanding of human flourishing, leadership and purposeful change.
Career titles represent potential pathways associated with this degree. Wage and employment data are national estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau and do not guarantee individual employment or earnings.
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