flagship course
Personal Wellness Coaching
Build habits for sleep, movement, food and mind, and coach others honestly within clear limits, without medical claims.
about this course
What you will be able to do
Build habits for sleep, movement, food and mind, and coach others honestly within clear limits, without medical claims.
- Define the pillars of wellness and the limits of a coach.
- Apply habit-building steps with a client.
- Analyse a client habit log.
- Evaluate claims, risks and when to refer.
- Create a four-week habit plan.
Task, condition and standard
Task
Coach one volunteer through a four-week habit plan with a log, weekly reviews and a referral check.
Condition
About 8 weeks part-time. One adult volunteer, a habit log, a mentor.
Standard
Advice stays inside coach limits, risks are referred to a qualified professional, consent is recorded, and progress is shown by a weekly habit log.
Who it is for: Wellness enthusiasts, teachers, fitness staff, community volunteers. Requirements: Willingness to listen without judging. Materials: lesson text, templates, rubric, check with answers.
lesson by lesson
8 modules with worked examples
Module 1 The pillars and the coach limits 4 hDefine
- Name the pillars: sleep, movement, food, mind and social connection.
- State that a coach supports habits and does not diagnose, treat or prescribe.
- List signs that need a doctor, such as chest pain, fainting or long low mood.
- Write your limits on a one-page scope note.
Activity. Write a scope note and a referral list.
Standard to meet. List in the note what you do, what you never do and who to refer to.
Module 2 Start with listening and consent 4 hApply
- Ask open questions about the day, energy and what the client wants.
- Get written consent for coaching and for keeping notes.
- Ask about health conditions and ask the client to check with a doctor before changing exercise.
- Keep notes private.
Activity. Run an intake with a volunteer.
Standard to meet. Record consent and goals, noting a doctor check where needed.
Module 3 Set small and clear goals 5 hCreate
- Turn a wish into a small action with a number: walk 15 minutes after dinner, 5 days a week.
- Attach the habit to an existing routine, such as after brushing teeth.
- Pick one habit at a time.
- Agree how it will be logged.
Activity. Write two goals in this format.
Standard to meet. Give each goal an action, number, days and a trigger.
Module 4 Sleep and daily movement 5 hApply
- Explain that many adults need about seven to nine hours of sleep.
- Suggest a steady sleep time and less screen use before bed.
- Suggest short walks and stretching built into the day, at the client's pace.
- Stop and refer if pain or dizziness appears.
Activity. Plan a sleep and movement habit.
Standard to meet. Plan uses gradual steps and a stop rule.
Module 5 Food and water habits 5 hApply
- Support simple habits: more vegetables, regular meals, enough water, less sugary drinks.
- Use local home foods and the client's budget and culture.
- Do not give diet plans for illness, or promise weight results.
- Refer to a qualified dietitian for medical needs.
Activity. Plan a food habit for a volunteer.
Standard to meet. Choose a habit that uses local foods and avoids medical claims.
Module 6 Stress and mind habits 4 hApply
- Teach one simple practice, such as slow breathing for two minutes or a short daily note of three good things.
- Encourage talking with trusted people and keeping a routine.
- Listen without judging and avoid giving advice on mental illness.
- Know the helpline and refer when someone speaks of harming themselves.
Activity. Practise a stress habit with a partner.
Standard to meet. Keep the practice simple and name a referral route.
Module 7 Read the habit log 4 hAnalyse
- Count the days each habit was done out of the days planned.
- Find the day or time when the habit usually fails.
- Ask what got in the way before suggesting change.
- Adjust the habit to be easier, not harder.
Activity. Analyse four weeks of a log.
Standard to meet. Name a pattern and one small change in the findings.
Module 8 Capstone: four-week plan 5 hCreate
- Complete intake, scope note and consent.
- Set one habit per week with a weekly review call.
- Keep the log and a short note after each review.
- Write a final summary with results and next steps.
Activity. Present the plan, log and summary.
Standard to meet. Log is complete, advice stays within limits and referrals are recorded.
assessment
How you are checked
Evidence: the work product from each module, kept in one folder with dates. A mentor and two peers mark it with this rubric. Pass: no criterion at 'Not yet'.
| Criterion | Not yet | Meets | Exceeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching limits | Missing or unclear | Meets the stated check | Scope note followed with no diagnosis or treatment advice |
| Habit tracking | Guessing | Evidence kept | Weekly log reviewed with the client and used to adjust |
| Records | Gaps | Complete | Complete and reviewed by a peer |
| Safety and ethics | Overlooked | Followed | Followed and taught to others |
Ten-question check, with model answers
Q1. Why state coach limits?
Model answer: They protect the client and keep advice safe. (Covered in module 1: The pillars and the coach limits. To pass that module: List in the note what you do, what you never do and who to refer to.)
Q2. Why get consent first?
Model answer: It respects the client's choice and privacy. (Covered in module 2: Start with listening and consent. To pass that module: Record consent and goals, noting a doctor check where needed.)
Q3. Why start with one habit?
Model answer: Too many changes at once usually fail. (Covered in module 3: Set small and clear goals. To pass that module: Give each goal an action, number, days and a trigger.)
Q4. What do you do if movement causes pain?
Model answer: Stop and advise the client to see a doctor. (Covered in module 4: Sleep and daily movement. To pass that module: Plan uses gradual steps and a stop rule.)
Q5. Why avoid promising weight results?
Model answer: Results vary by person and promises can mislead. (Covered in module 5: Food and water habits. To pass that module: Choose a habit that uses local foods and avoids medical claims.)
Q6. When must you refer immediately?
Model answer: When someone may harm themselves or is in crisis. (Covered in module 6: Stress and mind habits. To pass that module: Keep the practice simple and name a referral route.)
Q7. Why make a habit easier when it fails?
Model answer: Easy habits are more likely to continue. (Covered in module 7: Read the habit log. To pass that module: Name a pattern and one small change in the findings.)
Q8. What shows progress honestly?
Model answer: The log of habit days done, not promises of results. (Covered in module 8: Capstone: four-week plan. To pass that module: Log is complete, advice stays within limits and referrals are recorded.)
Q9. Why keep client notes private?
Model answer: Health information is personal and trust depends on it. (Covered in: Task, condition and standard, near the top of this page.)
Q10. Why celebrate small wins?
Model answer: They build confidence to keep the habit going. (Covered in: Task, condition and standard, near the top of this page.)
seven levels
Your ladder, L1 to L7
This course sits at L4 Practitioner. Each level adds to the one below.
- L1 Basic. Look after your own habits.
- L2 Awareness. Explain the pillars of wellness.
- L3 Foundation. Support a friend with one habit.
- L4 Practitioner. Coach clients alone within limits.
- L5 Specialist. Lead a group wellness programme.
- L6 Advanced. Lead wellness programmes across a community or workplace.
- L7 Super expert. Set standards for ethical coaching across organisations.
Slide by slide
Seven slides, one per level. Open each for the slide text and the speaker notes.
Slide 1 L1 Basic: Own habits
Track your own sleep, water and movement for 7 days in a simple log.
Speaker notes. Teacher reviews the 7-day log. Covered in module 4.
Slide 2 L2 Awareness: The pillars of wellness
Explain 5 pillars of wellness and 3 limits of a coach, such as no medical advice.
Speaker notes. Learner states what to refer to a doctor. Covered in module 1, The pillars and the coach limits.
Slide 3 L3 Foundation: Support a friend
Support a friend with one habit for 2 weeks using a listening script and consent step.
Speaker notes. Teacher watches a role-play of the consent step. Covered in module 2, Start with listening and consent.
Slide 4 L4 Practitioner: Coach clients alone
Coach 3 clients within limits, each with a clear small goal and a weekly check.
Speaker notes. Teacher reviews goals and notes. Covered in module 3, Set small and clear goals.
Slide 5 L5 Specialist: Lead a group programme
Lead a 4-week group programme for 8 people and read habit logs to adjust the plan twice.
Speaker notes. Teacher checks logs and the plan changes. Check local rules with an expert for health claims.
Slide 6 L6 Advanced: Lead across a community
Lead wellness programmes for 3 groups with 5 outcome measures and a report.
Speaker notes. Teacher reviews the report for honest wording.
Slide 7 L7 Super expert: Set coaching standards
Set ethics standards for coaching with 8 rules and a referral process, and train 10 coaches.
Speaker notes. Teacher tests the referral process with a case.
career routes
Roles, routes and subjects
These routes come from the India pathway tables. They show where this course leads, in my own words.
Career role families
- Wellness coach
- Preventive health consultant
- Corporate wellbeing specialist
- Mindfulness facilitator
- Nutrition adviser
Ways to work: Employed in companies, hospitals and schools; own practice; freelance coach; community health enterprise. Who buys: Company programmes, retreats for individuals, community health projects. Learner journey: Awareness, practice, integration, leadership, renewal.
| Axis | Subjects | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations | Anatomy, physiology, public health, traditional medicine systems | Builds professional literacy and credibility. |
| Applied skills | Yoga, nutrition, ergonomics, mental-health first aid, lifestyle medicine | Opens work in corporate wellness, clinics and health start-ups. |
| Enterprise | Programme design, small-venture models, digital wellness tools | Supports self-employment and community scale. |
jobs this leads to
Where this takes you
- Wellness coach
- Community health volunteer
- Fitness assistant
- Workplace wellness facilitator
- Wellness programme coordinator
ten locations and global
Your place
Local rules change licences, data handling, pricing words and names of bodies. Check them for your place before you act.
India (Bengaluru)
Language: English, Hindi, Kannada. Currency: INR. Data rule for what you publish: Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. Skills frame to cite: National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) and the national credit framework.
Netherlands (Eindhoven area)
Language: Dutch, English. Currency: EUR. Data rule for what you publish: EU GDPR (Dutch: AVG), supervised by the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens. Skills frame to cite: the Dutch qualification framework (NLQF) linked to the European Qualifications Framework.
UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi)
Language: Arabic, English. Currency: AED. Data rule for what you publish: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (personal data protection). Skills frame to cite: the emirate education and training regulators (for example KHDA in Dubai) and the national qualifications framework.
Brazil (Sao Paulo)
Language: Portuguese (Spanish and English support). Currency: BRL. Data rule for what you publish: LGPD (Lei Geral de Protecao de Dados). Skills frame to cite: the national technical-education catalogue and the national S-system training bodies.
Canada (Toronto)
Language: English, French. Currency: CAD. Data rule for what you publish: PIPEDA, with provincial rules where they apply. Skills frame to cite: the provincial colleges framework and the national credential-recognition guidance.
United States
Language: English, Spanish. Currency: USD. Data rule for what you publish: state privacy laws (for example California), and COPPA for children under 13. Skills frame to cite: state and community-college credit systems.
Singapore
Language: English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil. Currency: SGD. Data rule for what you publish: Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). Skills frame to cite: the Singapore national skills frameworks and the national credit system.
Australia
Language: English. Currency: AUD. Data rule for what you publish: the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles. Skills frame to cite: the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels.
Hong Kong (Eastern Asia)
Language: Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin), English. Currency: HKD. Data rule for what you publish: the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. Skills frame to cite: the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework.
Georgia and Israel (Western Asia)
Language: Georgian, Hebrew, Arabic, English. Currency: GEL or ILS. Data rule for what you publish: the personal data law of the country where the learner lives. Skills frame to cite: the national qualifications framework of that country.
Cayman Islands (Caribbean)
Language: English. Currency: KYD. Data rule for what you publish: the Data Protection Act. Skills frame to cite: the local education and training framework.
Mexico
Language: Spanish, English. Currency: MXN. Data rule for what you publish: the federal law on personal data held by private parties. Skills frame to cite: the national competency certification system and the education ministry levels.
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