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Table 3 Percentages (n) for background and coaching practices of validation survey participants (n = 1031)

From: Advancing a new evidence-based professional in health care: job task analysis for health and wellness coaches

Age (years)a

≤25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-60

>61

1.5 % (14)

14.3 % (131)

20.8 % (191)

32.7 % (300)

17.9 % (164)

12.8 % (117)

Educational Backgroundb

One year certificate no degree

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree

2.5 % (23)

3.3 % (30)

40.3 % (368)

45.6 % (417)

8.3 % (76)

Years practicing HWCb

<1

1-4

5-10

11-15

>15

17.8 % (163)

50.2 % (459)

26.4 % (241)

3.2 % (29)

2.4 % (22)

Geographic areaa,c

West

Midwest

South

Northeast

Multiple States &/or Other Nations

20.0 % (183)

29.0 % (266)

28.8 % (264)

15.7 % (144)

6.5 % (60)

Primary Setting for Coaching Practiced,e

Medical/Clinical Facility

Insurance Company

Coaching Services Contractor

Employee Health, Fitness & Wellness

Independent Contractor/Self-Employed

Health Club/Fitness Facility

Government or Military

University/Academic

Community-based Facility (churches, rec centers, etc.)

Other

24.6 % (186)

5.3 % (40)

8.2 % (62)

12.8 % (97)

37.9 % (286)

3.7 % (28)

2.1 % (16)

2.4 % (18)

2.1 % (16)

0.08 % (6)

  1. a114 participants did not answer (n = 917)
  2. b117 participants did not answer (n = 914)
  3. cFirst author used government website [29] to categorize participant’s practice location into geographic areas
  4. d276 participants did not answer (n = 755)
  5. eParticipants could select multiple categories