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Wellness Coaching Techniques

Description:
The overarching aim of this course is to familiarize the student with evidence-based counseling strategies that can be used to improve healthy lifestyle habits through theory-based health behavior change programs. Students will learn how to take the theories and strategies from Health Behavior Change, with a particular emphasis on the transtheoretical model, social cognitive theory, cognitive and behavioral strategies, and relapse prevention, and apply them during one-on-one counseling sessions. This course focuses on a client-centered approach to counseling which includes learning and practicing motivational interviewing techniques. A variety of experiential activities will be completed to assist students in becoming confident and effective behavior change counselors. The course has particular relevance to students who plan to be exercise specialists, nutritionists, health educators, physical therapists, physical assistants, nurses, psychologists and other health care professionals.

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2013 Fall

Section	Class Number	Weekly Schedule	Time	Instructor	Location
01	2557	MWF	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM		M01-0417	More Info
02	2558	TuTh	08:00 AM - 09:15 AM		M01-0206	More Info
03	16015	MWF	08:00 AM - 08:50 AM		W01-0063	More Info

2013 Spring

Section	Class Number	Weekly Schedule	Time	Instructor	Location
01	2452	TuTh	04:00 PM - 05:15 PM	Whiteley,Jessica A	M02-0417	More Info
02	2812	TuTh	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	Whiteley,Jessica A	W01-0056	More Info

2013 Summer

Section	Class Number	Weekly Schedule	Time	Instructor	Location
01B	1365	TuTh	10:00 AM - 01:00 PM	Commesso,Dana L	W01-0010	More Info