The Certificate of Health and Wellness Coaching is your gateway to a rewarding career empowering clients to enhance their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through professional coaching. This comprehensive course provides a deep understanding of health and wellness coaching, covering foundational knowledge, effective communication, behavioural change strategies, and mental health awareness within the Australian health context.
In this online health and wellness coaching course will explore the holistic model of wellbeing, evidence-based lifestyle interventions, and motivational frameworks that support sustainable behavioural change. Learn essential coaching skills such as active listening, powerful questioning, and motivational interviewing that create a safe and client-centred coaching environment. Discover coaching processes, goal-setting techniques, journalling, habit tracking, and visualisation exercises to help clients navigate their health journeys confidently.
The course also covers vital mental health concepts, including resilience, work-life balance, common psychological disorders, and the significance of supportive relationships. Professional practice and ethics form a key component, equipping you with knowledge on confidentiality, duty of care, mandatory reporting, networking, and reflective practice to uphold the highest standards in health and wellness coaching.
Upon completion, you will be fully prepared to support clients in achieving holistic health goals while operating within ethical and professional boundaries. Whether you aim to become a health coach, wellness consultant, or integrate coaching into your current profession, this course delivers the skills and insights to make a meaningful impact.
Course Structure
Certificate of Health and Wellness Coaching
Unit 1: Introduction to Health And Wellness Coaching
- Introduction to health and wellness coaching
- Definition and scope of health and wellness coaching
- Roles and responsibilities of a coach
- Coaching vs counselling vs consulting
- The Australian health system
Unit 2: Foundations of Health and Wellness
- Foundations of health and wellness
- The holistic model of wellbeing
- Evidence-based guidelines
- Sleep
- Stress management
- Chronic disease risk and lifestyle interventions
- The role of lifestyle interventions
Unit 3: Behavioural Change
- Behavioural change
- Theories of behaviour change
- The transtheoretical model
- Self-determination theory
- Goal setting frameworks
- The smart goal framework
- Values-based goal setting
- Building intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy
- Intrinsic motivation
- Barriers to change
- Coaching strategies to address barriers
Unit 4: Communication Skills for Coaches
- Communication skills for coaches
- Active listening
- Powerful questioning techniques
- Powerful coaching questions
- Motivational interviewing
- Create a client-centred coaching environment
- Physical safety
- Psychological safety
- Practical coaching strategies for a safe environment
- Building rapport
- Establishing trust
- Creating accountability
Unit 5: Coaching Process and Methods
- Coaching process and methods
- Stage 1: Intake
- Stage 2: Goal-Setting
- Stage 3: Action Planning
- Stage 4: Review
- Coaching tools and techniques
- Journalling
- Types of coaching journals
- Journalling in action
- Habit tracking
- Visualisation exercises
- Types of visualisation
Unit 6: Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Mental health and wellbeing
- The importance of mental health
- Mental health vs. Mental illness
- Biological factors influencing mental health
- Biology of mental health conditions
- Psychological factors influencing mental health
- Social and environmental factors influencing mental health
- Mental wellbeing
- Resilience
- Work-life balance
- Positive psychology and mental wellbeing
- Psychological disorders
- Common mental health disorders
- The importance of supportive relationships
- The effects of social isolation
- Stigma and mental health
Unit 7: Professional Practice and Ethics
- Professional practice and ethics
- Scope of practice
- Confidentiality, privacy, and ethics
- Duty of care and mandatory reporting
- Networking
- Feedback and reflective practice
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Approval and Recognition
Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.
Testimonials
I liked the flexibility of study. I found being able to print out the units helped with undertaking the assessments.
J. Crawford, Buxton, QLD | Certificate of Wellness Coaching
I enjoyed my experience studying with Australian Online Courses. The online setup was easy to navigate and I found the content in the course very valuable.
Jessica | Bridgeman Downs, QLD | Certificate of Wellness and Health Coaching
This course was exactly what I needed for my current small business qualifications. I couldn’t recommend it enough. The course was easy to navigate, and assignments were clearly explained. Thank you!
A.Lee, Edwardstown, SA | Certificate of Wellness & Health Coaching
The course material was mapped out in an easy to follow, easy to find way. The content was interesting, helpful and uplifting. The online support was constant and encouraging. Overall it was a very pleasant experience and I thoroughly enjoyed the course!
Hayley | Maudsland, QLD | Certificate of Wellness and Health Coaching
About Us
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
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