As the nation's interest in health and wellness has increased, so has interest in the field of health coaching. Health and fitness centers often employ certified health coaches and individuals to help clients manage weight, reduce stress, exercise more regularly, and generally improve levels of health and wellness.
This certificate program will appeal to practitioners from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds including physicians, nurses, chiropractors, psychologists, social workers, nutritionists, pharmacists, individuals who practice acupuncture, individuals who practice naturopathy, physical fitness trainers, weight management coaches, and physical therapists among others.
In keeping with National University's care values of quality, access, relevance, accelerated pace, affordability and community, the certificate program will include innovative entrance and completion pathways to allow the broadest possible number of qualified individuals to participate in this program. The certificate will incorporate the best practices of other institutions currently engaged in teaching complementary and alternative health.
