Health coaching is one of the most powerful tools available for helping people create lasting change. This book equips you with the science, skills, and practice framework to become an effective, evidence-based health coach.

Drawing on decades of research in behaviour change, lifestyle medicine, and motivational science, this comprehensive guide walks you through every stage of the coaching journey. You’ll learn how to build presence and deep listening skills, navigate setbacks, and tailor your approach to each client. You’ll also develop a deeper understanding of the biology of behaviour.

Written by Prof Grant Schofield, Kayla Lenferna De La Motte, Dr Louise Schofield and Sonya English, this is the definitive textbook for the PREKURE Health Coach Programme and essential reading for anyone working in health, wellness, or human performance.

Foundations of Health Coaching Practice will teach you:

• The foundations of motivational interviewing and coaching psychology
• How to listen deeply, ask powerful questions, and build genuine trust
• Behaviour change models and how to apply them in real coaching sessions
• Lifestyle medicine — movement, nutrition, sleep, and stress
• Personalisation strategies across diverse health populations
• The biology of habit, motivation, and lasting behaviour change