Health Coaching for
Young People
"Adolescence is that time when I think, it can be - it's the cruellest place on Earth. It can really be heartless." : Tori Amos
Growing up is equally the most challenging and exciting stage in anybody's life. There is just so much going on in every aspect of it. How you look after yourself now, whilst your body is developing, will be your insurance to lasting health and good looks.
Fact: Your health habits and attitudes during adolescence
affect you for the rest of your life.
As a highly experienced Life Coach with specific expertise in health coaching for young people, I can make a real difference to the quality of young peoples lives both now and for many years to come.
What is Health Coaching?
I work with clients to change their outcomes in life positively. For young people, this is centred on improving their general well-being, both mentally and physically and includes:
- Fitness
- Diet & nutrition
- General health
- Achieving & enjoying
"The mind is like an umbrella - it only works when it is open." : Scientist Sir James Jeans (1877-1946)
A successful coach needs to understand how clients' beliefs and values are formed to establish how they help or hinder them in life. With over two years professional training with young people, I have the skill and practical experience to build rapport to positively influence their attitude to their health.
Following the establishment of young peoples' goals and requirements, a practical approach to improving their health is agreed aimed at making tangible improvements within realistic timescales. Regular reviews and continuous communication means that the coaching supports them at every step of the way as they work towards their committed goals.
Who is Health Coaching For?
Any young person that has specific issues or concerns about their health, or who just want to be more informed about the benefits of physical activity, a balanced diet and generally taking care of themselves.
Here is just a sample of the many topics that Health Coaching for Young People deals with along with some shocking figures that highlight the extent that they affect young people in the UK today:
- Fitness & Physical Activity
From 1995 to 2005 levels of obesity amongst children aged 2-15 rose from 11% to 18% (Source: Social Trends. No 37, 2007)- Physical activity plans & schedules
- Exercise plans to target specific goals such as endurance & body strength
- Preventative measures to avoid growth related injuries
- Nutrition & Diet
- Balanced diet
- Obesity
- Achieving & Enjoying
- Study plans for GCSEs & A Levels
- Workload management
- Drug Use, Smoking & Drinking
In 2006, 9% of 11-15 year olds had taken drugs in the last month (Source: The NHS) 30% of young men will have indulged in binge drinking in the last week (Source: Social Trends. No 37, 2007)- Education on short and long term health effects
- "Quitting" action plans
- Adolescent Sexual Health
- Peer pressure
- Sexually transmitted diseases & prevention
- Communication
- Self confidence & esteem
- Family Life - shaking-off the "terrible teen" label
- Dealing with relationships in adolescence
- Coping with family changes
What I do
I enable young people to be more informed of their general health by fostering self awareness through 1-1 discussion and education. This develops their sense of responsibility and ownership. I can apply health coaching to individuals or on a group basis.
A Coaching Framework
The following framework is then applied and has been formulated to get results.
Why Choose Me?
I have worked with young people for over two years. My success is due to my specialist expertise and ability to form rapport with young people and to get the best from them. I also believe in making coaching for health fun for young people. That way it's more rewarding for all involved!
Qualified with the Certificate in Instructing Health Related Exercise for Children I am technically equipped to prescribe diet and exercise plans for young people, tailored to their needs.
My array of technical knowledge covers the cardiovascular system, skeletal structure, muscular and motor components of a young person's body and how they are impacted by physical activity. This is complimented by vital knowledge of essential nutrients and their required balance by young people at different spectrums of weight, sex, height, physical conditions and varying levels of physical exertion. In addition, as safety and welfare of young people is paramount, I hold several first aid qualifications and am enhanced CRB checked.
Contact Us
For further information or to arrange a meeting to find out how Health Coaching for Young People can improve your life, please get in touch
Telephone: 0113 229 4809 or Email: elizabeth@lifeandhealthcoaching.co.uk