Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health and Wellness Coaching
Course Overview
Despite the widespread evidence-based knowledge that physical activity and healthy eating are good for your health, individuals are not getting any healthier. This programme will provide professionals with the tools to complement their knowledge base and enable them to facilitate their clients to achieve their health goals.
Health coaching draws on a number of underpinning theories including Motivational Interviewing, the Transtheoretical Stages of Change Model and Appreciative Inquiry. The aim of health and wellness coaching is to help the individual to choose the behaviour they want to change and support them through goal setting and ongoing goal review and support.
Applications and Selections
Complete and submit PDip Applied Health and Wellness Coaching
Who Teaches this Course
A core team of lecturers who have conducted PhD study in the field of coaching and health promotion. They are also RGNs and certified Health and Wellness Coaches.
Requirements and Assessment
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
An Undergraduate Degree with Second Class Honours or above.
In certain circumstances we will consider applications from candidates who do not meet the above requirements provided they have a professional qualification in a relevant subject area and/or have relevant coaching experience.
Additional Requirements
Duration
2-5 years to complete
Next start date
September 2020
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
15
Closing Date
NFQ level
Level 9
Mode of study
Blended Learning. You will study independently from home, supported by weekly on-line lectures (3-5pm) and assignments. You will also attend workshops for selected modules.
ECTS weighting
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health and Wellness Coaching
CAO
Course code
Course Outline
This programme will afford the student the opportunity to choose an individualised tailored study programme by choosing any of the following options:
- Undertake the first three modules to receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching
- Undertake the full six modules to receive the Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Wellness Coaching
Year 1 Modules:
- Fundamentals of the Coaching Relationship
- Foundations of Health and Wellness Coaching
- Coaching for Behaviour Change in Nutrition and Physical Activity
Year 2 Modules:
- Advanced Nutrition in Health and Wellness Coaching
- Coaching Strategies for Psychological Wellbeing
- Advanced Theory and Practice of Health and Wellness Coaching
Further Education
Graduates may progress to:
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
The skills to coach people on their health behaviour as part of their current role or to develop a role as a health and wellness coach in private practice.
Who’s Suited to This Course
- Healthcare Professionals
- Nurses
- Midwives
- Mental Health Practitioners
- Health Promotion Practitioners
- GPs
- Practice Nurses
- Dieticians
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Pharmacists, Teachers,
- Personal Trainers
- Nutritionists
- Health and Fitness Coaches
- Sports Coaches
- Community and Social Care Workers
- Career Guidance Teachers
- College Counsellors
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
Fees: Tuition
Fees: Student levy
Fees: Non EU
Exit route for Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Health and Wellness Coaching: €2,100
Fees can be paid securely through our Online Payment Facility
Find out More
Dawn McGuinn
Administrator
Department of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies
T: +353(0)71 913 5675
E: dmcguinn@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
