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What Is ISSA?
ISSA is the leader in online health and fitness certification. Our legacy is a 30-year tradition of changing people’s lives through healthier living by way of exercise, nutrition, and positive well-being.
We have innovated and led in distance education and are the only fitness certification company recognized by the federal government for student loan eligibility and military tuition assistance. We are doing it again as the first fitness certification company to also offer college degrees and master's certifications.
Now we have our sights set on changing millions more lives by expanding ISSA’s brand by sharing our message of healthier living with the masses to help them become health coaches, personal trainers and yoga instructors.
We are driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to change the world. We’re looking for people with boundless energy, intelligence, and an overwhelming need to achieve to join our team as we embark on the next chapter of our story.
Make the world a better place - one body at a time.
What Will I Learn?
With the ISSA Health Coach Program you’ll get the practical day-to-day skills necessary, as well as the deeper knowledge needed to excel as a certified health coach. The program covers client assessment, program design, client coaching and communication, and psychological skills training.
You’ll learn the keys elements of:
The role of a coach and why people need coaching
Scope of Practice and Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Psychology and change in motivation and behavior
Proactive exercise and rehabilitation
Common chronic conditions and health coaching for chronic disease
Diagnosing Hypertension, risk factors, and coaching clients with Hypertension
Stages of obesity and physiological effects of obesity
Coaching clients with Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease
Nutrition Coaching, sleep, stress management, and genetic influences
Basic exercise science and physical activity recommendations
What Will I Get?
You’ll get exactly what you need be a top-certified health coach
ISSA Certified Health Coach Textbook
Chapter Quizzes to Help You Master the Materials
Video Lectures That Make Health Coaching Easy To Understand
Unlimited Education Support
Guided and Structured Study
Learn at Your Own Pace Lessons
Online Final Exam
Why ISSA?
Unlimited Educational Support - Master Trainers available to answer your questions.
Study at your own pace - Flexible, online learning to fit your busy schedule
The first in personal training certification - 30 years - 300,000 certifications
International with ISSA graduates in 174 countries
Trusted by the US Military
Certified by the federal government
95% of our graduates find a job within 6 months of passing the exam
Student Support and Career Assistance - Support both before and after you become certified to help you find a job or start a business
Will You Help Me Find A Job?
Yes! If you don't find a job your certification is free. We provide you with a step-by-step guide to developing a profitable business. This business guide will help you take your first steps after receiving your health coach certification by providing you with valuable business advice to advance your professional health coaching career. We also have job postings, and we’ll provide you with your own website to help you promote yourself as a certified health coach. Learn more about our job guarantee!*
*Terms and Conditions apply
What Does It Take?
Health Coaches come in all shapes and sizes, but there are certain characteristics that many share. Which of these traits do you identify with most?
Passion for Health and Wellness
Do you love the feeling of getting healthier and stronger through exercise, nutrition, and fostering mental and emotional well-being? If so, you're in excellent company. The strength of the ISSA community is deeply rooted in a love of health, wellness and fitness.
Desire to Help Others
Do you get excited about helping others get healthier and live better? That’s what we do and who we are. Our mission is to help you help others enjoy a healthier way of life. With ISSA - you’ll have everything it takes to help lift others up.
Personal Transformation
If health and wellness has shaped or changed your life or the lives of people close to you - you’ve personally experienced the transformative power of focusing on and prioritizing your physical and mental health. We believe in the power of your story. As an ISSA certified professional - you’ll write a new chapter in the story of your own transformation.
Ability to Inspire and Motivate
You know that changing your body or meeting a challenge takes dedication and commitment. A Health Coach who forms strong relationships with their clients and brings enthusiasm and support when the going gets tough is key to driving sustainable changes that stick.
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