Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Sport Coaching graduate certificate program is designed to increase knowledge and skills for coaches at any level. This fully online 10-credit graduate certificate post-baccalaureate program in sport science is tailored to fit the needs of coaches with busy schedules.

Program Outcomes

The graduate certificate will enable students to build confidence and improve their coaching capacity. It will provide skills and knowledge to help advance in the job market. Completing the graduate certificate also allows for the transfer of classes into the master's degree program. The program outcomes include:

• Effective communication skills
• Effective planning skills
• Effective sport pedagogy
• Safety, injury control, and risk management
• Reflective practice skills
• Ethical decision-making skills
• General sport science knowledge
• Scientific writing skills

Career Outlook

The Sport Coaching graduate certificate program is best suited for students seeking to gain knowledge and skills related to the practices of coaching athletes at all levels. Although a degree or certificate is not a requirement for entering the coaching profession, it will enhance knowledge and skills and help advance in the job market.

Program Details

Course Delivery

The program is delivered online.

Total Credits

The program requires 10 credits.

Credit Hour

The cost per credit hour is $937.25.

Minimum Duration

The minimum duration of the program is 8 months.

Course Information

Core Courses

• KIN 852 Ethics in Sport Coaching, Leadership, and Administration (1 credit)

Electives

Physical Cognate (1-2 courses):

• KIN 829 Safety and Injury Control (3 credits)
• KIN 856 Physical Bases of Coaching (3 credits)
• KIN 865 Stages of Athlete Development (3 credits)
• KIN 868 Skill Development in Athletes (3 credits)

Psychosocial Cognate (1-2 courses):

• KIN 846 Sociocultural Issues for Sport Practitioners (3 credits)
• KIN 849 Theory and Practice of Modern Sport Leadership (3 credits)
• KIN 855 Psychosocial Bases of Coaching (3 credits)
• KIN 857 Promoting Positive Youth Development through Sport (3 credits)

Key Dates

Fall Semester

Application Deadline

June 15th

Spring Semester

Application Deadline

October 15th

Summer Semester

Application Deadline

January 15th

Admissions Requirements

To be accepted into the program, students must have:

• A bachelor's degree
• An undergraduate degree transcript showing a minimum GPA of 3.0 from an accredited institution of higher education
• A current résumé (2-page max) highlighting all work experiences relevant to sport coaching and leadership
• A written academic statement clearly stating professional goals and how the program would help achieve them
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Optional: A written personal statement illustrating unique qualities and life experiences

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition

$937.25 per credit hour

Out-of-State Tuition

$1,181.25 per credit hour

Cost of Attendance

The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with the Cost of Attendance.

Program Type

The program is a Certificate Program.

Delivery Method

The program is delivered online.