Health Coaching and Applied Nutrition

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Overview

This qualification has been created to develop and recognize 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.

Description

The QUALIFY Level 7 Extended Diploma in Health Coaching and Applied Nutrition aims to give learners the opportunity to:

  • Apply analytical and evaluative techniques and to enhance those skills
  • Investigate issues and opportunities
  • Develop their awareness and appreciation of managerial, organizational and environmental issues
  • Use management techniques and practices in imaginative ways
  • Make use of relevant information from different sources
  • Develop and encourage problem-solving and creativity to tackle problems and challenges
  • Exercise judgment and take responsibility for decisions and actions
  • Develop the ability to recognize and reflect on personal learning and improve their personal, social and other transferable skills
  • Exercise judgment, own and take responsibility for decisions and actions; and
  • Develop the ability to recognize and reflect on personal learning and improve their personal, social and other transferable skills

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

  • 8 Month
  • 10 Month

Course delivery

The programme is available in 2 delivery modes:

  • Blended Learning
  • In class

Entry requirement

The Qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression.

  • Level 6 Qualification or;
  • First Degree or;
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5 Year Managerial Experience

Modules structure

The Level 7 Diploma focuses on developing understanding, skills, and abilities to equip learners with the awareness and aptitudes to be an effective health coach.

Unit Reference Mandatory Units Level Credit Credit Credit
HC 500 Health and Nutrition I – Role of Health Coaching and CAM 7 15 150 50
HC 505 Health and Nutrition II – Nutrition and Health Coach Practice 7 15 150 50
HC 510 Wellness 7 15 150 50
HC 515 Contemporary and Community Health Issues 7 15 150 50
HC 520 Health Coaching I 7 15 150 50
HC 525 Health Coaching II – Behavioral Changes and Evidence-based Coaching 7 15 150 50
HC 530 Practice Management 7 15 150 50
HC 535 Adult Education 7 15 150 50
HC 540 Health Coach Ethics 7 15 150 50
HC 545 Professional Communication 7 15 150 50
HC 550 Capstone Research and Project 7 30 300 100

Progression

Completing the QUALIFY Level 7 Extended Diploma in Health Coaching and Applied Nutrition will allow learners to progress to: 

  • The QUALIFY Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
  • A university partner to complete a dissertation to then receive a full master’s degree Directly into employment in an associated profession

Assessment

  • Assessment is via assignment submission
  • No Exams

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by Ofqual Awarding body (Qualifi)