Week 1 -The Case for Health Coaching

Question 1

What is the key goal of a health coach?

Answer 1

To evoke a client’s own inner health coach

Question 2

Because health coaching is currently an unlicensed profession, what is MOST important for each health coach practicing today?

Answer 2

to walk the talk by getting certified and upholding the standards and ethics to advance the profession

Question 3

What came first in the history of health coaching?

Answer 3

Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs and client-centered approach

Question 4

If you have multiple credentials for working with clients/patients on their health goals, how should you proceed?

Answer 4

inform client/patient when you have your health coach hat on and when you have other hats on

Question 5

What is out of scope for a health coach?

Answer 5

ALL APPLY

Prescribing

Diagnosing

Interpreting lab results

Question 6

As a health coach, how much of each client session should be dedicated to education around nutrition, even when from widely recognized sources?

Answer 6

Less than 25%

Question 7

What is NOT one of the foundations of health coaching?

Answer 7

Providing expert guidance & opinions

Question 8

In the client health journey driving example shared to illustrate our role as health coaches, what is the correct role for us to play as coaches?

Answer 8

sit in the passenger seat provide guidance and support for the client as they learn how to drive to their destination

Question 9

What are the five self-observations skills each coach must cultivate?

Answer 9

listening, clarifying, reflecting, nurturing, motivating