Welcome to the ISSA Health Coach Evaluation Kit!
This guide will help you decide if the Health Coach Certification is right for you, and give you the tools you need to get started.
Welcome to the ISSA Evaluation Kit!
This guide will help you decide if the Health Coach Certification is right for you, and give you the tools you need to get started.
What is the Health Coach Certification?
The ISSA Certified Health Coach certification was specifically designed for people who have experienced a personal health transformation and want to empower others to pursue and accomplish their holistic health and wellness goals.
Our robust Health Coaching curriculum covers hundreds of topics and was developed by highly respected, credentialed, and experienced health and wellness professionals. When you enroll, you'll learn about:
- Applying health behavior science strategies
- Using motivational interviewing to empower clients
- How to explain the dimensions of wellness to clients
- The science of sleep and stress management
- Assessing readiness and willingness to make lifestyle changes
- The impact of nutrition and fitness on health and disease
- Science-backed strategies for setting and accomplishing goals
- Conducting and scoring health, wellness and lifestyle assessments
- Health psychology and health behavior coaching techniques
- Using health and wellness coaching to support chronic health conditions
What qualities do I need to be successful?
Do you thrive on helping others to improve their quality of life through physical, mental and emotional wellness? If so, you're in excellent company. The strength of the ISSA community of 400,000+ graduates is deeply connected in the desire to make positive changes through health and wellness.
The need for Health Coaches is growing, and you can begin changing lives now – starting with your own. Guide your clients to create lasting lifestyle and behavior changes that support optimal health and longevity. Empower them to take an active role in managing their wellness by providing insight, accountability, and motivation.
Passion for wellness
Do you love the feeling of getting healthier and stronger through wellness, nutrition, and fostering mental and emotional well-being? If so, you're in excellent company. The strength of the ISSA community is deeply rooted in a love of health, wellness and fitness.
Personal health transformation
If health and wellness has shaped or changed your life or the lives of people close to you - you’ve personally experienced the transformative power of focusing on and prioritizing your physical and mental health. We believe in the power of your story. As an ISSA certified professional - you’ll write a new chapter in the story of your own transformation.
Desire to help others
Do you get excited about helping others get healthier and live better? That’s what we do and who we are. Our mission is to help you help others enjoy a healthier way of life. With ISSA - you’ll have everything it takes to help lift others up.
Ability to inspire and motivate
You know that changing your body or meeting a challenge takes dedication and commitment. A Health Coach who forms strong relationships with their clients and brings enthusiasm and support when the going gets tough is key to driving sustainable changes that stick.
What Is The Next Step?
Contact our friendly support staff who can answer any questions, and get you signed-up.
Call 1-602-855-9997
We’re all ISSA certified fitness professionals who have been through the programs and know what to expect. We’ll be able to answer any questions you may have about the course material, exam, business support, or anything else you’re curious about.