University of Portland Bulletin 2025-2026

PHW 437 Intensive Health Coaching Practicum

This course is for students seeking National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) certification. Through intensive practice of coaching skills, students receive feedback and gain experience with different clients and scenarios while expanding on the application of the theoretical model of coaching. Students work toward accruing 50 coaching practice sessions under faculty mentorship to become eligible to sit for the National Board Certification Exam for health and wellness coaching.

Prerequisite

PHW 407
  • Up one level
  • 400