Coach Your Own Health – Feel Better
A course for those who want to grow in the field of health and well-being, with a focus on coaching your own health. You’ll have the opportunity to deepen both your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The focus is on the joy of movement and sustainable, lifelong participation in sports.
The course is conducted primarily online, but includes approximately one in-person session at Bosön per month. Each session lasts three days. There are a total of five sessions throughout the course. For dates, see “additional information.”
Purpose
The purpose of this course is to help you gain a better understanding of how you can improve your physical and mental health. Through theoretical and practical knowledge, the course aims to increase your opportunities to feel better and prevent health problems through healthy physical activity.
Who is this course for?
Anyone interested in their health and motivated to learn and make changes.
Here's what you'll get
Upon completing the course, you’ll have the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to coach and train yourself toward better health. Examples of course content include
- Mindfulness
- Public health and lifestyle
- Stress and stress management
- Sleep
- An introduction to ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy)
- Individual goal setting
- What is motivation, and what motivates you?
- Practical and theoretical training theory
- Diet and nutrition
- Communication
- Nature as a source of health and a place to exercise
Meals and Lodging
Meals and lodging during the in-person sessions are not included in the course fee. Bosön has a restaurant, and you can also bring your own packed lunch. It is also possible to book lodging at Bosön.
Facts
Contact Person
Lina Oljeqvist
School coordinator, Bosön Idrottsfolkhögskola
This course is eligible for student financial aid!
Application and Admission Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old during the year the course begins. You need to be computer literate. You must be able to study independently on your own. You need access to a computer with a camera and microphone, as well as a cell phone for distance learning. The number of spots in the course is limited; we accept applications on a rolling basis and close applications once the course is full.
Cost
Course fee: 3,000 kronor for field trips, outdoor activities, photocopying, and insurance. The cost of course materials is additional.
This course qualifies for student financial aid, which means you are eligible to apply for student financial aid from CSN at the high school level.
Additional Information
The course runs from January 18 to May 28, 2027
About one session per month at Bosön. Each session lasts three days. A total of five sessions over the course of the program. Dates for the sessions
Week 4, Mon–Wed, January 25–27
week 8, Mon–Wed, February 22–24
week 11, Mon–Wed, March 15–17
week 16, Mon–Wed, April 19–21
week 21, Mon–Wed, May 24–26
In between, the course is conducted remotely. The course is a full-time, daytime program. The study plan and schedule for the remote study components are determined by the group and the course instructor during the course.