The Modern Performance Coach: Integrating Metacognitive Traits into Coaching Ecosystems

The last research project presents a case report examining the application of an innovative preventive health screening tool for early detection of modifiable risk factors in non- communicable diseases (NCDs). The case focuses on an individual with elevated NCD risk, documenting baseline screening results across metrics such as physical activity levels, sleep quality, and handgrip strength. Over a twelve-week period, the project tracks the effectiveness of personalized lifestyle interventions recommended based on screening data. This case provides practical insights into the screening tool’s utility in a non-clinical setting, highlighting its role in empowering self-management and informing future improvements for broader preventive health applications.

The complementary research project will investigate the statistical relationships among the metrics acquired through the preventive health screening tool. By analyzing these correlations— whether positive, negative, or statistically insignificant—the study aims to clarify how each metric interacts. Understanding these associations will enable practitioners to design health-promoting interventions with greater precision, ensuring that the recommended "dose" of lifestyle modifications is tailored to individual needs at the optimal time.

The central project of this doctoral thesis aims to synthesize findings from preceding research to develop an innovative preventive health screening tool accessible outside of traditional medical clinics. This tool will assess modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Data will be collected using questionnaires that evaluate daily physical activity, sleep quality, and other lifestyle factors, complemented by objective measures such as handgrip strength. Together, these metrics provide a comprehensive risk profile for NCDs, highlighting risk factors that are largely modifiable through self-management practices. This project ultimately seeks to bridge the gap between clinical and community-based preventive healthcare, empowering individuals to monitor and manage their health proactively.