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August 28, 2025
Lifestyle Medicine for Adolescents
Self-Study | Course 9 | Virtual
Our Lifestyle Medicine for Adolescents course equips coaches with the knowledge to address health and wellness issues through coaching lifestyle interventions, covering topics like social determinants of health, prevention and self-management of chronic conditions, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, mental health, and substance abuse. Coaches will combine this knowledge with their basic coaching skills to support clients in health and well-being related goals to promote wellness.
This program is designed for those who have already completed our Courses 1-8 or who have completed their foundational coach certifications elsewhere. Those who have completed Courses 1-8 can add this course to earn their Certified Youth Health Coach designation.
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Class Schedule
This is a self-study course completed online through our Learning Management System. It includes 15 hours of coach continuing education for certified coaches. This program is approved through the International Coaching Federation for 15 CCE hours. This course may also be applied toward Board Certified Coach credential renewal through the Center for Credentialing and Education.
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The Core Benefits of the Lifestyle Medicine for Adolescents Program
Enhanced Coaching Credentials
For coaches who have earned dual certification in Youth Well-Being and Resilience Coaching, this Stage 5 course offers a third distinguished certification as a Certified Youth Health Coach.
Evidence-Based Curriculum
All our programs are grounded in current research and best practices, including founder Dr. Leah’s Reciprocal Potential Theory. This ensures coaches are learning and applying scientifically supported strategies in lifestyle medicine, health and wellness.
Diversified Career Pathways
As a certified Youth Health Coach, you have the opportunity to offer specialized coaching services in health and wellness and apply your skills and knowledge in schools, community centers, private practices, and other youth-serving fields.
Holistic Approach to Youth Well-Being
With a focus on lifestyle medicine, coaches can better address the big picture of their client’s well-being. By looking at the interplay of emotional and mental health with lifestyle factors, like diet and exercise, coaches can provide more comprehensive support.
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Whether you have some coaching experience under your belt, want to better serve youth in your profession, or are exploring a profitable and fulfilling career choice, we’re here to guide you on the best path forward. Fill out our contact form or schedule a live 20-minute Q&A to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Participants should have completed Courses 1-8 of our training program or hold equivalent coach certifications from other accredited programs. Additionally, we require documented completion of an associate degree or higher, or 4,000 hours of work experience.
The course covers a range of topics including health and wellness goal setting, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and techniques for sustaining health and wellness change in adolescents.
Successfully completing the course allows participants who have finished Courses 1-8 to be eligible for the Certified Youth Health Coach designation.
Yes, it’s suitable for all coaches who have foundational coaching skills and are interested in specializing in youth health and wellness. Additionally, the skills learned in this program are not limited to adolescents and can be applied to any age group, including adults.
Absolutely, the skills and knowledge gained are applicable in a variety of settings, including group coaching, educational institutions, and community youth programs.
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