NBHWC Practice Test 2026 — Free NBHWC Exam Prep Questions
The NBHWC board exam leads to the National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) credential for coaches who have completed an NBHWC-approved training program. Our original, scenario-based practice questions follow the five content areas of the 2026–2030 NBHWC Content Outline: coaching presence and sessions, behavior-change theories, coaching skills and tools, ethics and professional practice, and health and wellness.
A client tells her coach that her recent hemoglobin A1c was 6.0%. Using American Diabetes Association criteria, which category does this result fall into?
NBHWC format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based at Prometric test centers.
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: nbhwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/NBHWC-Content-Outline-2026-2030-2.pdf. Always confirm details with NBHWC before your exam.
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What the NBHWC covers
Every PrepBanq NBHWC test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Coaching Presence, Relationships, and SessionsCoach presence and self-regulation, growth-enhancing relationships, session preparation, early and follow-up sessions, and ending coaching agreements. | 25% | ~38 | 6 questions → |
Theories, Models, and Approaches to Behavior ChangeHabit formation, the Transtheoretical Model, Motivational Interviewing 4.0, goal-setting theory, Self-Determination Theory, mindset, positive psychology and Appreciative Inquiry. | 15% | ~23 | 4 questions → |
Skills, Tools, and StrategiesFacilitation tools, core communication skills, client autonomy, building awareness, expanding and narrowing the conversation, support and goal setting. | 25% | ~38 | 6 questions → |
Ethics and Professional PracticeProfessional development, the NBHWC Scope of Practice and referral, the NBHWC Code of Ethics, and data privacy and security. | 15% | ~23 | 4 questions → |
Health and WellnessWhole-person wellness, physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress, chronic-disease prevention, health equity, determinants of health and health literacy. | 20% | ~30 | 5 questions → |
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NBHWC FAQ
How many questions are on the NBHWC?
The NBHWC has 150 questions and you have 3 hours 44 minutes to finish. Question types: Multiple choice.
How long is the NBHWC exam?
Testing time for the NBHWC is 3 hours 44 minutes.
What is on the NBHWC?
The NBHWC covers Coaching Presence, Relationships, and Sessions (about 25%), Theories, Models, and Approaches to Behavior Change (about 15%), Skills, Tools, and Strategies (about 25%), Ethics and Professional Practice (about 15%), Health and Wellness (about 20%).
Who administers the NBHWC?
The NBHWC National Board Certification Exam (Health and Wellness Coach) is administered by NBHWC. Delivery: Computer-based at Prometric test centers.
Is there a free NBHWC practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free NBHWC practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real NBHWC formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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