Wellbeing coaching methods (5 cr)
Code: C-02504-SZ00CM30-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 17.11.2025 - 08.01.2026
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- Timing
- 16.03.2026 - 20.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Opetus tapahtuu verkossa itsenäisesti ja aikataulun mukaisissa työpajoissa.
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 2
- Course
- C-02504-SZ00CM30
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Content scheduling
The course is implemented through weekly assignments. Workshops will take place approximately every 2-4 weeks.
Objective
Purpose of the course The purpose of the course is to learn the principles of coaching and to learn how to apply them as part of wellbeing coaching in client work. You will develop your knowledge of coaching and apply it in practice. You will evaluate and apply the coaching approach in relation to the knowledge base and practices in your profession. You will learn ways to support interaction and the different stages of coaching. You will be able to act professionally in interaction situations.
Content
The main content of the course is an introduction to the process and methods of coaching. The initial focus is on ways to build rapport, strengthen motivation and support interaction. Secondly, it will focus on goal setting, analysing the performance of the coachee and developing a client-centred action plan. Finally, it focuses on the application and generalisation of the plan in the daily life of the coachee.
Location and time
Teaching takes place online, independently and in scheduled workshops.
Materials
Arajärvi, P. & Thesleff, P. 2020. Suorituskyvyn psykologia. Tieto- ja taitokirja korkeaa suorituskykyä ja hyvinvointia rakentaville. VK-Kustannus Graham, F., Kennedy-Behr, A. & Ziviani, J. 2021. Occupational Performance Coaching. A Manual for Practitioners and Researchers. Routledge. Koski-Jännes, A., Riittinen, L. & Saarni, P. (toim.) 2008. Kohti muutosta. Motivointimenetelmiä päihde- ja käyttäytymisongelmiin. Tammi. Oksanen, J. 2014. Motivointi työvälineenä. PS-kustannus.
Teaching methods
During the course, you will study the theoretical part online. The teaching consists of interactive lecture videos and independent exercises. In addition, you will apply what you have learned in practical training situations and in webinar workshops supporting the training situation.
Employer connections
The course includes 1.5 credits of practical training.
Student workload
Independent online learning 2,5 cr Practical training 1,5 cr Online workshops and preparation 1 cr