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Duty to Care: Physical Well-being

Encourage healthy habits to promote overall physical fitness

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Advice that will help you optimise the physical well-being of the people you coach to build a foundation for lifelong fitness

Monitor, manage and maintain healthy habits and help prevent illness and injury by learning how feelings and performance are driven by lifestyle factors that affect your physiology

Welcome to the Physical Well-being pillar of our Duty to Care Hub. Here, you’ll find an introduction to our learning resources on the subject, as well as access to the Physical Well-being Knowledge Check – a tool designed to test your understanding of this crucial topic.

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What do we mean by physical well-being?

Dive deeper into the importance of physical well-being in the coaching environment and discover strategies to support it in your coaching practice. Our extensive resources cover a wide range of topics, including stress management, positive mindset, and genetics. Learn about the impact of the menstrual cycle on performance, the underlying physiology of physical well-being, and explore theories such as the wellness continuum and the Five Domains of Well-being.

Physical well-being refers to the ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that enables us to enjoy our daily activities without undue physical stress. In essence, it is the state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy, with enough energy to live, perform, and play.

Coaches play a crucial role in enhancing participants’ physical well-being by encouraging physical activity and fostering habits that promote a healthy lifestyle. This involves supporting individuals in setting personal goals and making lifestyle choices that positively impact their physiology, emotions, and performance.

Key factors that influence physical well-being include sleep, diet, physical activity, hygiene, relaxation, and rest. These elements are essential in preventing illness and injury.

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Discover Physical Well-being: An Essential Guide

Learn what we mean by physical well-being and discover strategies for encouraging and establishing healthy lifestyle habits into your practice. This free guide will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to make informed decisions about how to achieve a state of physical well-being that supports you and your participants' overall wellness journey.

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‘Where is the Line?'

Our educational video explores the deeper issues connected to physical well-being in coaching. Can you spot where the line has been crossed? Watch selected replay clips and work through key learning points.

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Physical Well-being Knowledge Check

Do you feel ready to put your knowledge to the test? Register for the Physical Well-being Knowledge Check and you will be automatically enrolled onto the Knowledge Checks for Diversity, Inclusion, Mental Health & Well-being, Safeguarding, and Safe to Practice. Complete all 6 and earn your UK Coaching Digital Badge.

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Understanding Physical Well-Being

Hosted by Physiologist and Health Assessment Expert Oliver Patrick, this free webinar explores the topic of physical well-being, including key practical strategies to help you apply its principles to your coaching.

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Developing Physical Well-Being in Your Practice

Embark on a journey of self-improvement with our 15-minute eLearning module on Physical Well-being. This course explores the key components of physical well-being and how it can profoundly impact an individual’s health, emotions, and performance. By expanding your knowledge through this course, you are positioning yourself to effectively support those you coach in establishing beneficial habits and improving their physical well-being.

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