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Coaching degrees abroad
Coaching degrees equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively train, mentor, and guide individuals across a range of sports and abilities.
By enrolling in this program, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices behind successful coaching. Alongside exploring and evaluating different coaching techniques and approaches, you’ll learn about the ethical responsibilities of today’s coaches.
Studying abroad is an invaluable opportunity to see how sports coaches operate around the world. Your introduction to new sports and coaching styles will mold you into a well-rounded and versatile coach. Most importantly, you’ll appreciate the global power of sport and its potential to connect, unify, and transform.

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Coaching program structure
The most popular study path followed by aspiring professional sports coaches is a bachelor’s degree. A BSc is studied over a minimum of three years, but most courses will encourage students to complete an additional year-long placement during their studies.
Placements are a fantastic way of putting what you’ve learned into context, gaining industry experience, and making professional connections.
If you’ve always dreamt of studying in the US, you can choose to study coaching as your major. After completing your general education classes in the first two years of study, you’ll take more classes directly related to sports coaching in the final half of your degree.
Research-based postgraduate qualifications are available for those still hungry to learn more. An MSc can be studied over one or two years, followed by a PhD which takes the average student five years to finish.
Coaching programs typically blend theoretical and practical teaching methods. As such, you’ll be expected to participate in lectures, practical sessions, seminars, hands-on laboratories, and tutorials.
Assessment methods will vary depending on the modules you select, but you’ll probably complete exams, essays, practical assessments, reports, and presentations over the course of your degree.
The content of coaching programs will largely depend on where you choose to study. However, most courses will include these core elements:
- Fundamentals of effective coaching
- Practical applications of coaching
- Coaching professional practice
- Coaching contexts and methodologies
- Sport psychology
- Physiology of exercise
- Principles of human movement and skill in sport
- Athlete and coach management
Best countries to study coaching
Coaching study abroad programs
Coaching undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in coaching
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Sport Development and Coaching - BA (Hons) Buckinghamshire New University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,913 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP
- Start date
- February, September, December
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Sport Coaching - BSc (Hons) (with foundation) Bournemouth University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,489 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,250 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Christian Ministry: Professional Life Coaching - BA Dallas Baptist University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,954 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,954 USD
- Start date
- June, August
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Coaching - BSR Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,423 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,851 NZD
- Start date
- July
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Health and Wellness Coaching - BSc Nova Southeastern University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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39,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 39,200 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Associate in coaching
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Athletic Coaching - ASc Santa Monica College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,264 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,264 USD
- Start date
- February, June, August, January
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Exercise, Sport & Wellness: Coaching - ASc Riverside City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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9,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,500 USD
- Start date
- June, August, February
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Kinesiology: Coaching - ASc Diablo Valley College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,840 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,840 USD
- Start date
- August
Diploma in coaching
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Kinesiology Coaching and Training - Dip Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,912 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,805 CAD
- Start date
- August, January
Certificate in coaching
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Nutrition Education: Coaching - Cert Cuesta College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,288 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,288 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Coaching - Cert Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,743 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,743 USD
- Start date
- September, January
Pathway in coaching
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Sports Coaching - FdSc Buckinghamshire New University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,913 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP
- Start date
- February, September, December
Coaching graduate programs
Master's in coaching
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Coaching Studies - MEd University of Victoria, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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5,953 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,077 CAD
- Start date
- May
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Kinesiology: Coaching and Student-Athlete Development - MA California State University, Long Beach, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,658 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,658 USD
- Start date
- August
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Leadership and Coaching - MA Teesside University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,913 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
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Education in Sport Management: Athletic Coaching - MEd Millersville University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,363 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,363 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Master of High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (MHPCTL) - MHPCTL The University of British Columbia, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,846 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,072 CAD
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in coaching
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Sport Coaching - DSC Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,174 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
Future coaching careers
As a coaching graduate, you’ll be armed with the tools needed to work across a range of sport, recreational, and educational settings.
Your leadership, communication, passion, and perseverance will help you to excel in any of the following roles:
- High-performance coach
- Youth coach
- Performance analyst
- Personal trainer
- Sports development officer
- Teacher
- Armed forces training officer
- Fitness center manager
Finding work experience and internship opportunities during university holidays will tremendously improve your employment prospects. Your University’s career advice team will help you track down and apply for these voluntary positions.
