STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 

 1. Utilize and implement theory, research, and problem solving processes in examining the health status of people across a lifespan.

 2. Negotiate outside learning experiences that will enhance the application of health and wellness concepts.

 3. Examine the impact of the health care professional on healthcare systems at local, state, national level.

 4. Analyze environmental, social cultural, and economic factors that influence behavior changes and choices across cultures.

 5. Explore past, present, and future trends in physical activity and nutrition patterns and the changing role of health care professionals and movement practitioner’s role.

 6. Articulate the role of values, beliefs, ethics, and public policy on physical activity, health, and wellness.

 

 

 

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 

 I. Health Promotion/ Defining the Role of the Coach

      a. Overview/Epidemiological Concepts

      b. Workplace

      c. Schools

 II. Behavior Change Theory/ Growth Promoting Relationships

      a. Behavior Change Strategies

      b. SMART Goals

      c. Values, Ethics, Beliefs

      d. Time Management

 III. Nutritional Guidance/ Eliciting Motivation to Overcome Ambivalence

      a. Psychological vs.Physical Eating

      b. Eating to Live

      c. Overcoming Societal Pressures

      d. Behavioral Changes Strategies-Choices

 IV. Stress Management/ Building Self Efficacy

      a. Managing Stress

      b. Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

      c. Behavioral Changes Strategies-Choices

 V. Movement / Readiness to Change

      a. Physical Activity vs. exercise

      b. Motivational Strategies

      c. Social Support

 VI. Exercise is Medicine / Generative Moments

      a. Holistic Approach

      b. Pharmacological Issues

      c. Diabetes

      d. Obesity/Alt. Bariatric Surgery

      e. Cardiovascular

      f. Tobacco Use

      g. Cancer