TR5112 Fundamentals of Coaching, Motivation and Behavior Change
This course introduces students to the coaching structure and process. The biopsychosocial model with an emphasis on behavior change theories as they relate to health promotion are presented, to include the transtheoretical model, social cognition theory, learning theories and the health belief model, in context of nutrition coaching. Students explore factors that may serve as barriers to behavior and lifestyle change and identify strategies that support motivation, self-efficacy and relapse prevention.
Prerequisite
Admission into MSNWC program