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FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH COACHING

Introduction to Health Coaching and Behavior Change

The Role of the Health Coach

The Science of Health Behavior Change

Identifying Social Determinants of Health to Improve Client Health

CLIENT COACHING AND COMMUNICATION

The Role of a Coach

Why People Need Coaching

The Purpose of a Coach

Health Coaching Outcomes

The Client-Centered Approach to Coaching

Effective Coaching Communication

The Goals of Coaching

Positive Psychology

The PERMA Model

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

Scope of Practice

Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies

Cognitive Approaches to Health Coaching

PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS TRAINING

Empathy

Psychology and Behavior Change

Positive Psychology

Stress

Motivation and Behavior Change

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing Strategies

EXERCISE IS MEDICINE

Exercise Is Medicine

Health Benefits

Proactive Exercise and Rehabilitation

Exercise and Disease

CHRONIC CONDITIONS OVERVIEW

Common Chronic Conditions

Health Coaching for Chronic Disease

HYPERTENSION

Diagnosing Hypertension

Stages of High Blood Pressure

Physiological Effects of Elevated Blood Pressure

Risk Factors for Hypertension

Coaching Clients with Hypertension

OBESITY

Diagnosing Obesity

Stages of Obesity

Physiological Effects of Obesity

Risk Factors for Obesity

Coaching Clients with Obesity

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Diagnosing Type 2 Diabetes

Stages of Diabetes

Physiological Effects of Type 2 Diabetes

Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes

Coaching Clients with Type 2 Diabetes

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Diagnosing Coronary Heart Disease

Stages of Heart Disease

Physiological Effects of Coronary Heart Disease

Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease

Coaching Clients with Heart Disease

ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS

Arthritis

Fibromyalgia

Osteoporosis

Orthopedic Dysfunctions

CANCER

Diagnosing Cancer

Stages of Cancer

Physiological Effects of Cancer

Risk Factors for Cancer

Coaching Clients with Cancer

BASIC EXERCISE SCIENCE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS

Adaptations of Fitness

Pre-participation Exercise Forms

Physical Activity Guidelines

Health Coaching and Physical Activity Guidelines

Physical Activity Guidelines Quick Reference Guide

COMPONENTS OF FITNESS

Exercise Intensity

Understanding Flexibility

Collaborating with Fitness Professionals

Coaching Clients through an Exercise Program

NUTRITION COACHING

How Humans Select Food

Nutrition and Culture, Economics, and Religion

Metabolism

Cellular Energy Currency

The Digestive System

Macronutrients

Micronutrition

Water and Hydration

Understanding Food Labels

Health Coaching and Nutrition

SLEEP

Stages of Sleep

Sleep Guidelines

Benefits of Adequate Sleep

Sleep and Chronic Disease Risk

Common Sleep Disorders

Coaching Clients for Better Sleep Hygiene

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Homeostasis

Types and Sources of Stress

Stages of Stress

The Physiology of Stress

Stress and Chronic Disease Risk

The Psychology of Stress

Health Coaching and Stress Management Techniques

Scope of Practice

GENETIC INFLUENCES

Genotypes and Phenotypes

Testing DNA

Health Coaching to Genetic Influences

CLIENT ASSESSMENTS

Well-Being Assessment

Psychological Assessment

Nutrition Assessment

Physical Fitness Assessment

GOAL SETTING

SMART Goals

The Purpose of SMART Goals

A SMART Approach to SMART Goals

Commitment Devices

Self-Reliance

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & ETHICS

Health Coaching and Diversity

Scope of Practice

Code of Ethics

Health Coaching Liability

Health Coaching Federations

Emergency Procedures

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Types of Health-Coaching Sessions

Other Freelance Opportunities

Setting Up a Business

Client Referrals

APPENDIX

Client Scenario 1

Client Scenario 2

Client Scenario 3

Client Scenario 4

GLOSSARY

REFERENCES

FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH COACHING

Introduction to Health Coaching and Behavior Change

The Role of the Health Coach

The Science of Health Behavior Change

Identifying Social Determinants of Health to Improve Client Health

CLIENT COACHING AND COMMUNICATION

The Role of a Coach

Why People Need Coaching

The Purpose of a Coach

Health Coaching Outcomes

The Client-Centered Approach to Coaching

Effective Coaching Communication

The Goals of Coaching

Positive Psychology

The PERMA Model

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

Scope of Practice

Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies

Cognitive Approaches to Health Coaching

PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS TRAINING

Empathy

Psychology and Behavior Change

Positive Psychology

Stress

Motivation and Behavior Change

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing Strategies

EXERCISE IS MEDICINE

Exercise Is Medicine

Health Benefits

Proactive Exercise and Rehabilitation

Exercise and Disease

CHRONIC CONDITIONS OVERVIEW

Common Chronic Conditions

Health Coaching for Chronic Disease

HYPERTENSION

Diagnosing Hypertension

Stages of High Blood Pressure

Physiological Effects of Elevated Blood Pressure

Risk Factors for Hypertension

Coaching Clients with Hypertension

OBESITY

Diagnosing Obesity

Stages of Obesity

Physiological Effects of Obesity

Risk Factors for Obesity

Coaching Clients with Obesity

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Diagnosing Type 2 Diabetes

Stages of Diabetes

Physiological Effects of Type 2 Diabetes

Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes

Coaching Clients with Type 2 Diabetes

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Diagnosing Coronary Heart Disease

Stages of Heart Disease

Physiological Effects of Coronary Heart Disease

Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease

Coaching Clients with Heart Disease

ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS

Arthritis

Fibromyalgia

Osteoporosis

Orthopedic Dysfunctions

CANCER

Diagnosing Cancer

Stages of Cancer

Physiological Effects of Cancer

Risk Factors for Cancer

Coaching Clients with Cancer

BASIC EXERCISE SCIENCE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS

Adaptations of Fitness

Pre-participation Exercise Forms

Physical Activity Guidelines

Health Coaching and Physical Activity Guidelines

Physical Activity Guidelines Quick Reference Guide

COMPONENTS OF FITNESS

Exercise Intensity

Understanding Flexibility

Collaborating with Fitness Professionals

Coaching Clients through an Exercise Program

NUTRITION COACHING

How Humans Select Food

Nutrition and Culture, Economics, and Religion

Metabolism

Cellular Energy Currency

The Digestive System

Macronutrients

Micronutrition

Water and Hydration

Understanding Food Labels

Health Coaching and Nutrition

SLEEP

Stages of Sleep

Sleep Guidelines

Benefits of Adequate Sleep

Sleep and Chronic Disease Risk

Common Sleep Disorders

Coaching Clients for Better Sleep Hygiene

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Homeostasis

Types and Sources of Stress

Stages of Stress

The Physiology of Stress

Stress and Chronic Disease Risk

The Psychology of Stress

Health Coaching and Stress Management Techniques

Scope of Practice

GENETIC INFLUENCES

Genotypes and Phenotypes

Testing DNA

Health Coaching to Genetic Influences

CLIENT ASSESSMENTS

Well-Being Assessment

Psychological Assessment

Nutrition Assessment

Physical Fitness Assessment

GOAL SETTING

SMART Goals

The Purpose of SMART Goals

A SMART Approach to SMART Goals

Commitment Devices

Self-Reliance

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & ETHICS

Health Coaching and Diversity

Scope of Practice

Code of Ethics

Health Coaching Liability

Health Coaching Federations

Emergency Procedures

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Types of Health-Coaching Sessions

Other Freelance Opportunities

Setting Up a Business

Client Referrals

APPENDIX

Client Scenario 1

Client Scenario 2

Client Scenario 3

Client Scenario 4

GLOSSARY

REFERENCES