Visit the Health Sciences page for more information on the program and access to advising.
Program Description
Health and wellness coaching professionals work in government, private, and nonprofit sectors as expert facilitators of sustainable change in mindset and behaviors. Health and wellness coaches are equipped with evidence-based coaching tools to help individuals improve and maintain healthy lifestyles. Students will be prepared to assess, plan, and help individuals implement health and nutrition lifestyle changes. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in essential theories of coaching science and the application of coaching skills, as well as how to assist clients with wellness mapping and practical hands-on mentoring. Employment settings include healthcare facilities, hospitals, state and local health departments, businesses, worksite wellness programs, and a variety of nonprofit organizations.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HLSC 2450 | Health Coaching | 3 |
| HLSC 2820 | Supervised Coaching I | 1 |
| 2 |
| | Credit Hours | 9 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| HLSC 2000 | Lifestyle Medicine | 2 |
| HLSC 2550 | Health Coaching II | 3 |
| HLSC 2830 | Supervised Coaching II | 1 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 9 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 18 |
An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Online course options are available at https://www.uvu.edu/online/courses/index.html, and advising support is available through your assigned advisor.
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| HLTH 1100 |
Personal Health and Wellness |
3 |
| HLSC 2450 |
Health Coaching |
3 |
| HLSC 2820 |
Supervised Coaching I |
1 |
| HLSC 1057 |
Yoga |
1 |
| HLSC 1500 |
Mindfulness/Meditation/Breathwork |
1 |
| | Credit Hours | 9 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| HLSC 2000 |
Lifestyle Medicine |
2 |
| HLSC 2550 |
Health Coaching II |
3 |
| HLSC 2830 |
Supervised Coaching |
1 |
| HLSC 2400 |
Mental Health and Mindful Resilience |
3 |
| | Credit Hours | 9 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 18 |
