Qualifi Level 7 Extended Diploma in Health Coaching and Applied Nutrition

This qualification has been created to develop and recognise the health coaches of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health coaching and nutrition sectors. The Level 7 Extended Diploma in Health Coaching and Applied Nutrition is designed for learners with an advanced qualification that supports their development as coaches within the health and nutrition industry.

• Health and Nutrition I – Role of Health Coaching and CAM
• Health and Nutrition II – Nutrition and Health Coach Practice
• Wellness
• Contemporary and Community Health Issues
• Health Coaching I
• Health Coaching II – Behavioural Changes and Evidence-based Coaching
• Adult Education
• Practice Management
• Health Coach Ethics
• Professional Communication
• Capstone Research and Project

1. Provide learners with language skills, listening skills and the opportunity of being with another as a means to encourage and free clients to attempt health generating changes
2. Enable learners to demonstrate proficiency in working from a comprehensive health history to design and implement personalised plans with clients
3. Enable learners to demonstrate the skills needed to inspire accountability in their clients to adhere to goals
4. Enable learners to demonstrate proficiency in question posing as a means to develop client self-awareness
5. Enable learners to demonstrate proficiency in active, reflective and empathetic listening skills
6. Teach learners to understand behaviour change and to demonstrate application in motivating others
7. Enable learners to demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and an adherence to ethical principles of the profession.

• Level 6 Qualification or;
• First Degree