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May 25, 2026
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Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
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EXW 160 - Health and Wellness Coaching
Description: Provides the foundational practical skills for the application of the appropriate structure and processes of health and wellness coaching. Fundamental techniques and concepts used in coaching to establish effective coach-client partnerships, build trust and rapport, assess client readiness, and ensure ethical and professional considerations in coaching.
Prerequisites:
Corequisite:
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Course Content:
- Foundations and scope of health and wellness coaching
- Coach-client relationship: trust, rapport, and presence
- Assessment of client readiness, values, and vision
- Communication skills: active listening, empathy and motivational interviewing
- Goal setting, action planning and behavior change strategies
- Accountability, progress monitoring, and adjusting plans
- Ethical, legal, and professional standards in coaching
Learning Outcomes:
- Establish foundational understanding of the role, scope, and evidence base of health and wellness coaching. (1)
- Demonstrate techniques to build trust, rapport, and maintain a client-centered presence in coaching interactions. (2)
- Conduct assessments of client readiness. (3)
- Apply advanced communication skills active listening, empathy, and motivational interviewing in coaching conversations. (4, 5)
- Implement accountability structures, monitor client progress, and adjust action plans as needed. (5, 6)
- Identify ethical, legal, and liability issues in health coaching practice. (7)
Required Assessment:
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