IIN HEALTH COACH TRAINING PROGRAM SYLLABUS

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1 Course Documents IIN HEALTH COACH TRAINING PROGRAM SYLLABUS JANUARY 2016 Q1 SYLLABUS

2 2 COURSE CONTENT The Health Coach Training Program will cover a comprehensive spectrum of dietary theories and provide a holistic understanding of basic nutrition, foundational Integrative Nutrition concepts, expert coaching techniques, and all the business skills you ll need to build your own health coaching practice. Your syllabus will be released on a quarterly basis throughout the curriculum as we continue to develop cutting-edge content. COURSE STRUCTURE The program is comprised of 40 modules that cover Foundation and Guidance, Nutrition and Health, Coaching Skills, Primary Food, and Bonus Business materials. The beginning of the curriculum emphasizes nutrition, wellness, and personal transformation. Next, we introduce you to coaching skills and techniques, where we teach you how to effectively coach clients. Lastly, we provide Bonus Business materials for those who are interested in building a business. Each module will cover a variety of powerful topics and be followed by an assignment, a group discussion, and an optional quiz to gauge your individual comprehension. You will have four tests throughout the curriculum (one every 10 modules). You will be provided with a study guide for each test. Explore the details of what you ll learn in each module on the following pages.

3 3 Module 1 - Monday, January 18, 2016 Welcome, program overview, and setting intentions Integrative Nutrition s mission IIN s unique education experience Healing from illness The role of an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Intentions for the school year The Golden Path Step 1 Module 2 - Monday, January 25, 2016 Dietary guidelines and healthy cooking Environmental, political, and circumstantial factors that influence food supply Food politics Personal responsibility as a consumer Dietary guidelines from around the world Healthy cooking basics and the importance of fruits and vegetables Kitchen essentials

4 4 Module 3 - Monday, February 1, 2016 IIN core concepts, self-healing, and relationships IIN s unique nutrition approach Bio-individuality, Primary Food, and Fitting Out Modern versus post-modern nutrition Self-healing with Primary Food Healthy relationships and communication The Golden Path Step 2 Module 4 - Monday, February 8, 2016 Dietary theories, self-discovery, and authentic happiness Introduction to dietary theories Diets and popular culture The value of health care intervention Personality, goals, and happiness Exercises for improving happiness The Golden Path Step 3

5 5 Module 5 - Monday, February 22, 2016 Raw food, career, and self-worth Benefits of raw foods and super foods Introduction to juicing for health Energetic value of money Relationship between money and self-worth Career satisfaction Fear and taking action Module 6 - Monday, February 29, 2016 Plant-based diets and nutrient density Benefits of vegetarian and vegan diets The Nutritarian Diet Juicing and smoothie demo Tools to gauge nutrient density of food

6 6 Module 7 - Monday, March 7, 2016 High-carbohydrate diets, macrobiotics, and budgeting Nutrient value of whole grains Preparation and use of common whole grains High-carbohydrate diets Macrobiotics and food energetics Personal budgeting basics Module 8 - Monday, March 14, 2016 Integrative medicine and alternative healing practices Natural foods and agents for healing Asian traditions and modern nutrition Antibiotics and supplements in the context of bio-individuality Soaking and sprouting grains Importance of air and water

7 7 Module 9 - Monday, March 21, 2016 Ayurveda, creativity, and regional diets Fundamental concepts of Ayurveda Ayurvedic body types Seasonal diets Effect of region and climate on diets Connection between faith and diet Creative expression tools and benefits Introduction to Accountability Coaching Module 10 - Monday, March 28, 2016 Anti-inflammatory health and an introduction to coaching The Zone Diet and anti-inflammatory health Disease management versus health promotion Introduction to Coaching Skills Health History demonstration The Golden Path Step 4