Characteristics of Effective Wellness Practitioners: A
Qualitative Study

J 2018

Characteristics of Effective Wellness Practitioners: A Qualitative Study

PETERSON, Christina, Jasia STEINMETZ, Alida MOONEN and Jana STARÁ

Basic information

Original name

Characteristics of Effective Wellness Practitioners: A Qualitative Study

Authors

PETERSON, Christina, Jasia STEINMETZ, Alida MOONEN and Jana STARÁ

Edition

The International Journal of Health, Wellness, and Society, CG Publishers, 2018, 2156-8960

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

30306 Sport and fitness sciences

Country of publisher

United States of America

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

Organization unit

Faculty of Sports Studies

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.18848/2156-8960/CGP/v08i01/41-52

Keywords (in Czech)

Wellness, Well-being, Zdraví, Kompetence

Keywords in English

Wellness, Well-being, Health, Competencies

Abstract

V originále

The positive impacts of wellness programs have led to significant growth in the profession over the past 50 years as more and more companies, hospitals, and community organizations offer wellness programs. Despite the touted success of wellness programs and the growth in the industry, little is known about what competencies are necessary for effective wellness promotion. The purpose of this study was to explore which characteristics experienced wellness professionals believe are essential to effective wellness promotion practice at the entry-level. Ten experienced professionals who hold the Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) credential, and employed in diverse roles were interviewed. A thematic analysis revealed 14 major competency areas important for entry-level wellness practitioners. This study suggests that there are similarities in the characteristics expected of entry-level wellness practitioners by employers from multiple wellness-promoting fields. This research can be used as a foundational framework to identify specific competency items for wellness practitioners.

Citovat

PETERSON, Christina, Jasia STEINMETZ, Alida MOONEN and Jana STARÁ. Characteristics of Effective Wellness Practitioners: A Qualitative Study. The International Journal of Health, Wellness, and Society. CG Publishers, 2018, vol. 8, No 1, p. 41-52. ISSN 2156-8960. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.18848/2156-8960/CGP/v08i01/41-52.

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PETERSON, Christina, Jasia STEINMETZ, Alida MOONEN and Jana STARÁ. Characteristics of Effective Wellness Practitioners: A Qualitative Study. \textit{The International Journal of Health, Wellness, and Society}. CG Publishers, 2018, vol.~8, No~1, p.~41-52. ISSN~2156-8960. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.18848/2156-8960/CGP/v08i01/41-52.

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