Covers content and skills necessary to become effective, credentialed health coaches and to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Health Coach Certification Exam. Equips with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively guide clients in making sustainable lifestyle changes in the areas of nutrition, fitness, stress management, and overall well-being. Explores the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and mental health. Prepares for the role of facilitator, collaborator and coach in the area of health, wellness and fitness.
See also
- Degree Requirements for Health Sciences and Wellness programs
- Course descriptions in the LCC Catalog
- Distribution lists in the LCC Catalog
Important: Many course sequences only begin in fall quarter. Check with your program advisor.
First Quarter
- HLTH 135: Food and Fitness (2 credits)
- HLTH 106: Health and Wellness (2 credits)
- PHED 285: Fitness Marketing (3 credits)
- PHED 120: Cross Training (2 credits) OR PHED 128: Weight Training (2 credits)
- PHED 104: Pilates Stretch (1 credit), OR PHED 105: Pilates and Yoga (1 credit), OR PHED 106: Yoga for Beginners (1 credit)
- HLTH 105: First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens (1 credit)
- HLTH 265: Mind and Body Health (2 credit)
- HLTH 245: Health and Exercise Behavior Change (3 credits)
1. Food and Fitness
HLTH 135 (2 credits)
2. Health and Wellness
HLTH 106 (2 credits)
3. Fitness Marketing
PHED 285 (3 credits)
4. Cross Training OR Weight Training
PHED 120 (2 credits) OR PHED 128 (2 credits)
5. Pilates and Stretch, OR Pilates and Yoga, OR Yoga for Beginners
PHED 104 (1 credits), OR PHED 105 (1 credits), OR PHED 106 (1 credits)
6. First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens
HLTH 105 (1 credits)
7. Mind and Body Health
HLTH 265 (2 credits)
8. Health and Exercise Behavior Change
HLTH 245 (3 credits)
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