NSC332
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NSC332 - Health Coaching
Course Description
This course is designed to build the knowledge and practical skills needed to motivate, communicate, and effect positive nutrition, physical activity, and health behavioral changes in the general population. Students will learn strategies for health promotion, enhancing the well-being of individuals and to facilitate the achievement of health-related goals. Topics will include health behavior science, nutrition, weight management practices, physical fitness and nutrition assessments, lifestyle modification and behavior change and effective goal setting strategies. Additionally, students will improve upon their coaching and communication skills through a variety of informal and formal writing assignments and discussions. This course prepares students for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Health Coaching Certification Exam. NOTE: Completion of the certification exam is optional and does not count towards this course.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Enrollment Requirements
018445
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Lecture
Workload Hours
3
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Fall, Spring
Typically Offered UA Online Campus
Fall, Spring