Program Overview
Health and Wellness Promotion: Health and Wellness Coaching Option
Biological and Health Sciences Division, Room B213, (847) 543-2042
https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/biodv/health-and-wellness-promotion
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 21WA
The focus of the AAS in Health and Wellness Promotion (HWP) is to empower students to help others through prevention of illness, injury, and disease by effective application of principles and practices of population health, wellness promotion, fitness enrichment, and performance enhancement. It also provides an opportunity for various health career certificate-seeking students to continue their education in a general health studies capacity and earn an Associate's degree. Successful completion of this program will prepare students for advanced certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) and other governing associations.
The associate degree program (health and wellness coaching option) is approved by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates who meet other basic requirements are permitted to sit for the national board certification examination and may earn status as a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). This board-level credential is offered through a partnership between the NBHWC and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).
Note: Day and evening classes are available. The HWP program is not a limited-enrollment program.
The courses that comprise the Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate feed directly into the A.A.S. in HWP: Health and Wellness Coaching option.
Students are strongly encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about the program and to consult with the department chair Joana Pabedinskas at jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu or 847-543-2029.
Recommended Plan of Study
To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.
First Semester | 15 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
course ^ | College Success Seminar | 2 |
Health and Wellness Practicum I | 1 | |
Contemporary Health Issues | 3 | |
Philosophy of Coaching | 3 | |
Introduction to Physical Education or other elective | 3 | |
Technical Composition I or | ||
English Composition I | 3 | |
Second Semester | 16 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Principles of Health and Wellness Coaching | 3 | |
Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 3 | |
Theory and Practice of Fitness | 2 | |
First Aid/CPR | 2 | |
Communication Skills or | ||
Fundamentals of Speech or | ||
Dynamics/Small Group Discussion | 3 | |
Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Third Semester | 15 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Introduction to Complementary and Integrative Health Care | 3 | |
Group Facilitation for Health and Wellness Professionals | 1 | |
Professional Essentials for Health and Wellness Practitioners | 3 | |
Health and Wellness Practicum II | 1 | |
Interviewing Practices or | 3 | |
Human Form and Function or | ||
course * | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
Fourth Semester | 16 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Introduction to the Rehabilitation Aide or other elective | 3 | |
Introduction to Philosophy or | ||
Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
Medical Terminology or other elective | 3 | |
Intercultural Communication or other elective | 3 | |
Introduction to Anthropology or other elective | 3 | |
Yoga I or other elective | 1 | |
Fifth Semester | 0-4 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
course * | Anatomy and Physiology II (If taking the BIO 244/245sequence) | 4 |
Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree | 62-66 | |
^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.
* Preferred courses for students planning to transfer to a 4-year institution. BIO 244 must be taken with BIO 245 in lieu of BIO 111. (NOTE: BIO 244 has a prerequisite of BIO 123 or BIO 161).
REQUIRED SPECIALTY OPTION COURSES AND ELECTIVES
For the A.A.S. in HWP, students are to complete 25 credits of required courses and electives within their specialty option (Health & Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, or Massage Therapy). When it is stated “or other elective” the suggested elective is listed, however, many other electives may count towards this requirement. Please see department chair Joana Pabedinskas for more information.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, please contact department chair Joana Pabedinskas at jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2029 or the Biological and Health Sciences Division at (847) 543-2042.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This program has been corrected to clarify all available course options for students. Please see the Addendum for all program updates. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to an Academic Success Advisor for more information.