October 31, 2025PIA ABELARDOGETTING PEOPLE MOVING SINCE 2021has met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement lifestyle behavior-change programs with a variety of individuals and groups to coach them to improved health, fitness, and overall well-being.CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH
October 31, 2025
PIA ABELARDO
GETTING PEOPLE MOVING SINCE 2021
has met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement
lifestyle behavior-change programs with a variety of individuals and groups
to coach them to improved health, fitness, and overall well-being.
CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH
PIA ABELARDO
ACE Certified Health Coaches are health professionals who meet all requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement health behavior-change programs with individuals and groups through client–coach relationships with individuals seeking improved well-being. They possess knowledge of health and wellness guidelines and strategies for improving well-being as well as expertise in behavior change, motivation and coaching theory, models, approaches and techniques.
The ACE Health Coach Certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agency (NCCA). ACE Professionals are required to earn 20 hours of ACE-approved continuing education credits (2.0 CECs) every certification renewal cycle. Establishing and enforcing that standard helps validate that professionals continue to enhance their competence to safely and effectively lead people to health behavior change.
Skills / Knowledge
- Behavior Change
- Coaching
- Communication
- Rapport Building
- Motivational Interviewing
- Goal Setting
- Health Screening
- Nutrition
- Stress Management
- Risk Factor Assessment
- Physical Activity Planning
- Plan Modification
- Special Populations
- Motivation
Issued on
October 23, 2021
Expires on
October 31, 2025
Earning Criteria
Required
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must hold a current adult CPR and AED certificate with hands-on (in-person or virtual) skills check.
Must present a current government-issued photo ID with signature (driver's license, passport, military ID).
Must submit supporting documentation for one of the following:
Current NCCA-accredited certification in fitness, nutrition, healthcare,
wellness, human resources, or a related field; or
An associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in
fitness, exercise science, nutrition, healthcare, wellness, or a related field; or
Completed health coach training and education program approved by the
National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC); or
A minimum of 2 years of work experience in coaching, leading, designing,
implementing, or facilitating one or more of the following: behavior or
lifestyle change, exercise, wellness, nutrition, or physical activity as
documented in a proper resume