An exploration of personal benefits reported by graduates of a health and wellness coach training programme

Cosgrove, Fiona, Corrie, Sarah and Wolever, Ruth (2021) An exploration of personal benefits reported by graduates of a health and wellness coach training programme. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research & Practice, 15 (1). pp. 85-101. ISSN 1752-1882

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Abstract

This study explores the ‘personal benefits’ of training reported by graduates of a health and wellness coach training programme. In particular, we investigated reported benefits, areas of life affected by the training, and whether changes occurred in health and wellness or more broadly. Using a semi-structured interview design, we incorporated an atheoretical qualitative approach to data collection and analysis., Thematic analysis was used at a semantic level to identify the major themes. The findings indicate a blend of personal and professional benefits for the graduate. As a result of participation in the programme, graduates gained greater self-knowledge, and better connection with others. They also improved their professional optimism and noted positive changes in personal health and wellbeing. Further research is needed to see if trainees from other health and wellness coach training programmes report similar personal benefits, and to identify key training elements instrumental to generating these benefits.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: health and wellness, coaching, learner experience, self-understanding, health behaviour change
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts, Business & Applied Social Science > Department of Applied Social Sciences
Depositing User: Sarah Corrie
Date Deposited: 17 May 2023 09:47
Last Modified: 17 May 2023 09:47
URI: https://oars.uos.ac.uk/id/eprint/3121

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