-MAT Book Review Assignment Instructions
Overview
You are reading different textbooks in this course and learning from the various authors about health and wellness
coaching. The knowledge and skills described in the books are essential for people to grow, and thrive in the health
and wellness field. It is important to engage in critical thinking when reading any book to make a wise
determination of the author’s worldview and the potential benefits of the book content for your personal growth
and health and wellness coaching.
Instructions
Two 4-MAT book reviews will be completed during this course. The first 4-MAT book review will cover the
Dunlop text and the second book review will cover the Arloski text.
Summary (1 page)
Concrete Response (1 page)
o You must include a specific and detailed example from your life.
o Connect your example with the textbook. The example may serve to
confirm a concept in the book.
Reflection with Insight (1 page)
o Raise insightful questions and/or present some disagreements with the
author’s perspective or worldview.
o Compare and contrast the book with a Christian worldview. Do you
agree with the authors’ worldview?
Application (1 page)
Summarize the author's key points in one full page.
Write a thoughtful critique of the book.
Discuss practical and specific application to you as a life coach (1 page).
Other specifics:
Each 4-MAT book review must include title page, and reference page.
These pages are not included in the total page count. An abstract page is
not required.
