The Nutrition, Health, Fitness, and Coaching Program provides a comprehensive foundation in wellness sciences and behavior change. This program integrates evidence‑based nutrition, health education, fitness principles, and coaching methodologies to prepare learners to support individuals in achieving sustainable health and wellness goals. Designed for aspiring wellness professionals and those seeking personal or professional growth, the program emphasizes practical skills, holistic health, and effective coaching strategies.
Module 1: Nutrition
Foundations of nutrition and healthy eating
Macronutrients and micronutrients
Energy balance and body composition
Nutrition across the life cycle
Food safety, sustainability, and global nutrition
Module 2: Health and Health Behavior
Physical, psychological, and spiritual health
Stress management and healthy lifestyle choices
Nutrition, fitness, and weight management
Sexual and reproductive health
Disease prevention and consumer health
Risk reduction and lifetime health behaviors
Module 3: Fitness and Wellness
Wellness concepts and behavior modification
Nutrition for wellness and weight management
Fitness components: cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility
Personal fitness planning
Stress management techniques
Disease prevention and lifetime wellness
Module 4: Coaching
Co‑Active coaching fundamentals
Coaching contexts and communication
Core coaching principles
Integration, vision, and goal alignment
Upon completion of the program, the learner will be able to:
Explain fundamental principles of nutrition, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and life‑cycle nutrition
Analyze how health behaviors influence physical, psychological, and emotional well‑being
Apply fitness and wellness concepts to support weight management, stress reduction, and disease prevention
Design foundational personal fitness and wellness plans
Use behavior modification strategies to encourage long‑term healthy lifestyle changes
Demonstrate core Co‑Active coaching principles to support goal setting, motivation, and personal vision
Upon completion of this program, learners will be eligible to sit for the Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) national exam, offered by the National Career Certification Board (NCCB).
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.