Health coaching is becoming one of the most effective ways to support meaningful and lasting behaviour change.
It helps individuals understand the root causes of unhelpful habits and identify the barriers preventing them from improving their health, wellbeing and performance. Whether in school or personal life, health coaching encourages greater self-awareness, confidence and ownership of wellbeing.
While schools already use many valuable interventions, health coaching offers a uniquely holistic approach. It considers the full range of lifestyle factors that can influence how a person thinks, feels and behaves, including sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
Health coaching can support students, parents, carers and staff, helping to create healthier habits and more supportive school communities.
By empowering people to take an active role in their wellbeing, health coaching can build confidence, resilience and a stronger sense of purpose.
DO YOU HAVE STUDENTS WHO NEED MORE SUPPORT? ARE SOME STUDENTS NOT RESPONDING TO THE INTERVENTIONS YOU HAVE IN PLACE? ARE YOU AT A LOSS AS TO WHAT TO DO NEXT?
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Health coaching works with the whole person, helping individuals develop the awareness, motivation and readiness needed for meaningful behaviour change.
Building readiness to change is an important step in creating sustainable improvements - without this step most interventions and 'improvements' are short lived.
Emerging research continues to highlight the strong connection between mental and physical wellbeing. It is becoming clearer that the interplay of chronic inflammation, stress, sleep and metabolic health are all contributing to how we think, feel and behave - demonstrating the importance of making these lifestyle changes for all of us!
Students work with their coach to set achievable weekly goals, making gradual, realistic changes to their daily habits and routines. As healthier behaviours become more consistent, many students naturally experience improvements in confidence, emotional regulation, energy, focus and wellbeing.
Health coaching can be particularly supportive for students experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and school-related anxiety. In many cases, challenges such as poor sleep, excessive screen time, low physical activity, social disconnection and highly processed diets may contribute to increased stress and dysregulation.
By taking a supportive, holistic approach, health coaching helps students and families regain a sense of control, build resilience and develop healthier routines that support a successful return to school and everyday life.
For qualified health coaches who want to specialise in working within educational environments.
Lifestyle First has created a UK & International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA) approved course designed to support the introduction of health coaching into educational settings.
Health coaching is a powerful skill that can empower people and change lives. It builds confidence and has been shown to support staff and students in school environments, including those experiencing behavioural challenges and a range of mental and physical health conditions.
The Health Coach in Education (HC in Ed) course is intended for fully qualified health coaches, ideally those listed on the UKIHCA Professional Coach Register. Health coaches currently in training who aspire to work in education are also encouraged to consider this course as a next step in their professional development.
This practical, evidence-based course equips health coaches with tools to support students, parents and staff. Participants will learn how to foster positive behaviour change, enhance mental wellbeing and improve physical health outcomes within the school environment.
Health Education in Education: A new model for schools
£599
Course dates: 19th Oct, 2nd & 16th Nov
By equipping you with the skills to address common challenges such as anxiety, stress, emotional regulation and lifestyle factors, our course aims to help you create more supportive and resilient school communities. There are also units on working with neurodivergent children, school avoiders and presenting to groups of children and adults.
Whether working one-on-one with students or collaborating with teachers and parents, health coaches can make a meaningful difference in shaping healthier and more productive school environments.
We also provide post-course mentoring, network meetings, and optional access to high-quality ready-made resources, including presentations for students, parents and staff. Our tracking portal also helps you demonstrate and measure the impact of your work.
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