Become a Certified Health Coach
Did you know there are many opportunities for health coaches, and that the field is expected to grow in the coming decades due to the aging population and expected increase in chronic health conditions? If you have a current NCCA certification, an AA degree in a related field, are working in the health and fitness and/or healthcare sector, or are currently a certified personal trainer, take your career and the overall health of your clients to the next level by becoming a health coach. If you are ready to study for a professional certification that adds value to your career and marketable job skills, consider how you could earn an income and help others to make lifestyle changes that add up to big improvements in their overall health and fitness. If you are a person who thrives on working one-on-one with clients, helping them to achieve improved well-being and move toward a healthier healthy lifestyle, becoming an ACE certified health coach is for you. Health coaches can work in physician's offices, health clinics, corporate wellness centers, medical centers, and many other places. Continue reading to learn more about how you can become a certified health coach.
Overview of Responsibilities of a Health Coach
A health coach identifies and implements lifestyle changes to improve clients' overall health and wellness. Health coaches can work with vulnerable populations and help them to make behavioral changes that can have a huge impact on their lives. Health coaches work with the clients’ strengths and come to understand the motivations and their readiness to make lifestyle changes. It can be a step-by-step process that in the long term has a very positive impact. For these reasons, a health coach studies to be well-versed in psychology, nutrition, and exercise modalities. Becoming an ACE certified health coach qualifies you to work one-on-one with clients over a period of time and improve their holistic health and overall wellness.
Comprehensive Certification Programs
In the health coach certification course, you will be learning an extensive and detailed program. The study course options include ACE University with video and audio modules, live Q&A webinars and practice tests so that you can prepare for a successful certification examination. Choose the study program that works best for you in this self-paced course. Study choices include a choice of digital and/or hardcopy text books and/or audio books and offer a variety of price points and modalities to ensure that your certification study process is tailored best for your learning style and lifestyle.
Upon obtaining your certification, rewarding health coaching career opportunities become available to you. You can work for healthcare organizations or even set up your own business and coach remotely as well.
Who Are Eligible for the Course
The eligibility and prerequisites needed to enroll in this course include:
A Number of AA Degrees in a Relevant Field of Study
Work Experience in the Health/Fitness Sector
Work Experience in the Medical Sector
Personal Trainer Certification
Learn more about the prerequisites on the ACE Fitness website.
