Motivational Interviewing for Professionals in Fitness, Health & SportCourse Description
This 1-day course is an evidence-based applied approach introducing the fundamentals of motivational interviewing (MI) to use with clients, patients and athletes in a behavior change context. Course material will provide an overview of current literature showing the primary evidence for the use of MI. Attendees will participate in a highly interactive training program focusing on the application of the foundational approaches and processes of MI.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this training program attendees should be able to:
- Relate the evidence base for the use of MI with their clients.
- Discuss the foundational principles and practices of MI.
- Demonstrate foundational core MI skills.
Faculty
John E. Coumbe-Liley, Ph.D, CMPC, CSCS. MINT TNT Alburquerque, NM. 2008.
Co-teaches HN594 Nutrition Counseling and Weight Management, Co-teaches HN 525 Sport Nutrition counseling, HN306 Nutrition Education and the Psychology of Sport Injury and Recovery. Profile.
Tanya Prewitt-White, Ph.D, CMPC
Teaches KN436 Health Coaching, KN435 Sport Psychology & KN130 Stress Management. Profile.
