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Health coaching | Nesta

Posted on by Betty W. McBryde

Health coaching is a form of coaching that aims to help people to set goals and take actions to improve their health or lifestyle.

We are sharing resources in this area below, please send suggestions to: [email protected].

NHS East of England

  • Health Coaching for Behaviour Change Programme
    From April 2013 onwards, Health Education East of England have run Health Coaching Skills Training Programmes for clinicians in acute trusts, primary care, community service providers and CCGs in the east of England. This website includes an introduction to the approach as well as a number of illustrations to bring to life some of the benefits of health coaching.

NHS Health Education England

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Academy of Performance Coaching | Bournemouth University

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SportBU is proud to be an approved centre for a range of Active IQ Fitness Qualifications, designed to turn your passion for health and fitness into a long term career by developing competent fitness professionals. We work with Active IQ who are the UK’s leading awarding body for Fitness Qualifications.

All of our Academy of Performance Coaching (APC) courses are accredited by the CIMSPA and therefore, are nationally recognised among health and fitness employers.

What is the “Academy of Performance Coaching”?

Simon Hook, Centre Contact & Head of the APC programme, explains the Academy of Performance Coaching

We offer the Level 2 Fitness Instructor (Gym), Level 3 Personal Trainer and Level 3 & 4 Sports Massage Therapy courses. Our qualifications are delivered as either an intensive course or part-time (weekends). You are required to complete some of your theoretical study in your own time prior to starting the course

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Leadership and Coaching MA course

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Course structure

Core modules

Application of Coaching

The module is aimed at those who have potential or current responsibility for developing others and wish to obtain an advanced level of understanding of coaching practice and theory. You develop a deep awareness of what is happening within self and client during a coaching conversation.

A key component of the module is the opportunity to explore how you will utilise self-awareness in coaching conversations and relationships.

Dissertation

You will integrate your learning and development and synthesise knowledge and understanding of theory and practice through its application to organisational issues, which are demonstrably concerned with development within the organisation. You are supported throughout the process by a supervising tutor who will monitor progress and ensure that you are appraised of your on-going performance. Usually the dissertation should be completed within one year.

Leading Strategic Change

You critically evaluate organisational design, change and development,

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Macmillan Well-Being Coaching | Macmillan Cancer Support

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The Macmillan Well-being Coaching service is available to anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis. You might be living with cancer currently, be in remission, or have been diagnosed in the past. The service is for anyone who meets the requirements below:

  • You are over 18 years old.
  • You have something you want to achieve or work on.
  • You feel coaching could support you to make a positive change to your life.
  • You want to work towards changing negative thoughts, beliefs and actions.
  • You want to commit time and energy to working with a Well-being Coach.
  • You commit to being punctual to sessions and will let us know if you need to cancel one.
  • You are available to take part in up to six coaching sessions over the course of up to 12 weeks.

We are committed to ensuring that Macmillan Cancer Support is a great place for everyone, and

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Get Inspired: How to get into coaching

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Get into Coaching
Why get into coaching? It’s a great way to be involved in sport and make a positive impact on people’s enjoyment, confidence, health and well-being.
Who is it for? Anyone! All you need is a passion for a particular sport and willingness to devote time to helping others.
Is there a cheap option? Many sports coaches are volunteers – the only cost to you is your time.
What if I want a proper workout? Coaching can be as physically active as you choose. However much you want to join in with the action is up to you!
Can I take it to another level? Even the world’s best sports coaches start small and work their way to the top. Who knows where coaching could take you?
Is there a disability option? Disability sports need dedicated coaches, too. If it’s where you passion lies – get involved!
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Club Coach (Level 2) – British Rowing

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Club Coach (Level 2)

Are you looking to become a rowing coach, to develop rowers and provide a rewarding experience of the sport?

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Currently, assessments are being carried out remotely. If you have already attended a course, and are preparing for your assessment, please watch this webinar recording on remote assessment preparation.

Why you should do a Level 2…

As a UKCC Level 2 Club Coach Certificate holder you will be qualified to prepare, deliver and review a series of linked and progressive coaching sessions.

Note:  You can choose to attend at course aimed at Sliding Seat Rowing or Fixed Seat Rowing.  Check the booking details to ensure you have booked onto the correct course.

Who can attend?

Anyone over 18 years of age inspired to develop their coaching skills. Some courses are also open to 16-17 year olds; this will be outlined in the details of each course.

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free confidential coaching and support for the primary care workforce

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Primary care teams continue to work tirelessly in their communities to provide high quality care and support for their patients.

Our three confidential coaching offers have been designed to be easily accessible and tailored to your individual needs. Our experienced coaches can help you as an individual, support you to manage your team and reflect on your career goals and ambitions.

This is an opportunity to prioritise your needs whilst you are also taking care of others. View each offer below, available to everyone working in primary care.

This image accompanies the Looking after you too coaching offer. The images show two people who are wavingLooking after you too – coaching about you and your wellbeing

This coaching focuses on you and your wellbeing, and you can talk about things like:

  • the pressures and challenges you are facing
  • how you are thinking and feeling
  • coping with the demands of your role.

The coaching is designed to support you to develop practical strategies to cope with your

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Physical Education and Sports Coaching

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We collaborate with schools, colleges and sports organisations to give our students real-life experience of coaching and PE delivery. Our links with professional clubs, like Stoke City and Port Vale, along with county sports partnerships and other local sports clubs provide a range of opportunities for students to get real world experience.

Our Physical Education and Sports Coaching degree will give you lots of opportunities to develop skills for a range of careers. These include sports development, health and fitness, and coaching at elite sport or grassroots level.

And if you want to work in schools, you’ll be in a prime position to apply for our PGCE in secondary PE and leave Staffordshire University as a qualified teacher.

Through our Sports Academy, you can also volunteer to help run physical activity sessions for international athletes, schoolchildren and the wider sporting community.

In the first year of the course, you’ll explore

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