ABSTRACT

This study explores the ‘personal benefits’ of training reported by graduates of a health and wellness coach training programme. In particular, we investigated reported benefits, areas of life affected by the training, and whether changes occurred in health and wellness or more broadly. Using a semi-structured interview design, we incorporated an atheoretical qualitative approach to data collection and analysis. Thematic analysis was used at a semantic level to identify the major themes. The findings indicate a blend of personal and professional benefits for the graduate. As a result of participation in the programme, graduates gained greater self-knowledge, and better connection with others. They also improved their professional optimism and noted positive changes in personal health and wellbeing. Further research is needed to see if trainees from other health and wellness coach training programmes report similar personal benefits, and to identify key training elements instrumental to generating these benefits.

摘要

本研究探讨了健康和保健教练培训计划的毕业生所报告的培训的“个人利益”。特别是，我们调查了报告的益处、受培训影响的生活领域，以及健康和保健方面是否发生了或更广泛的变化。使用半结构化访谈设计，我们采用了一种非理论的定性方法来收集和分析数据。在语义层面使用主题分析来确定主要主题。调查结果表明毕业生的个人和职业利益相结合。由于参与该计划，毕业生获得了更多的自我认识，并与他人建立了更好的联系。他们还提高了职业乐观度，并注意到个人健康和福祉方面的积极变化。