Become a Cydekick
Undergraduate students can be trained to become Cydekicks through enrollment in KIN 4940 A&B: Practicum in Motivational Interviewing. The benefits are below:
- Learn a collaborative, solution-focused, result-oriented communication skill
- Gain practical experience in health coaching
- Fulfill the practicum requirement needed to complete the new health coaching certificate
As a health coach you will help participants:
- Identify overall goals for behavior change
- Create and achieve small goals geared toward reaching the overall goal
- Empower the participant to stay motivated and proactive
- Encouraging and improving self-efficacy
How Does it Work?
The Training Builds in Phases With Additional Roles Evolving Over Time
Level 1: Train to become a CydeKick
Level 2: Be a CydeKick Peer Mentor (1-2 semesters)
Level 3: Become a CydeKick Program Leader
Level 1: Train to become a CydeKick
- Enroll in KIN 4940A (1 Credit) to train to become a CydeKick. The 4940A course is an online course with supplemental 'live intensive' training designed to build skills in motivational interviewing (MI).
- Enroll in KIN 4940B (1-2 Credits) to build, apply and practice skills in MI with real clients. g
Level 2: Be a CydeKick Peer Mentor (1-2 semesters)
- Enroll in additional KIN 4940B credits (1-3) to serve as a peer mentor / guide for students completing foundational training or learning the skill. This peer-to-peer instruction is a hallmark of the Cydekick program.
Level 3: Become a CydeKick Program Leader
- Enroll with our team as a Cydekick Intern to take on leadership roles within the program. Program leaders will work with faculty and grad students and play more tangible roles in research and outreach.
If you have any questions about Cydekicks, please contact Dr. Greg Welk ([email protected])
