Health Coaching Model
Practicum Training in Motivational Interviewing
The Kinesiology Department at Iowa State University has partnered with Student Wellness to form a “CydeKicks” peer health coaching program. Dr. Laura Ellingson and Dr. Greg Welk have led the initiative to form a Practicum in Motivational Interviewing course as a fulfillment for the new Health Coaching Certificate opportunity offered at ISU.
Health Coach Training Process
Three trained PhD students led the development of the practicum course to train upper level undergraduate students in motivational interviewing techniques. The course is split into two 8-week components where students are trained in the first section, and are then paired to practice their skills with incoming freshman and sophomore ISU students for the second half of the semester.
Incoming students enjoy this opportunity to form partnerships with upper class colleagues, and work toward behavior changes to help them thrive on campus. Students have reported benefits such as being held accountable to meet their goals, enjoying the additional support of a coach, and figuring out what works best for them as an individual. Our trained peer health coaches also benefit from learning this skill, as they report continued use and improved communication skills as they progress into their internships and career fields.
The course is now available as a standardized course in the Department (KIN 494A/B) and an online version is available through Learn@ISU to get the basics. Additional information is available on the Wellness Works web page.
Incoming students enjoy this opportunity to form partnerships with upper class colleagues, and work toward behavior changes to help them thrive on campus. Students have reported benefits such as being held accountable to meet their goals, enjoying the additional support of a coach, and figuring out what works best for them as an individual. Our trained peer health coaches also benefit from learning this skill, as they report continued use and improved communication skills as they progress into their internships and career fields.
The course is now available as a standardized course in the Department (KIN 494A/B) and an online version is available through Learn@ISU to get the basics. Additional information is available on the Wellness Works web page.
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