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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

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
    18,913 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP

    Start date
    February, September, December
    Show program overview about BA (Hons) Sports Coaching
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    Sport Coaching - BSc (Hons) (with foundation) Bournemouth University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,489 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,250 GBP

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching (with Foundation Year option)
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    Christian Ministry: Professional Life Coaching - BA Dallas Baptist University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,954 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,954 USD

    Start date
    June, August
    Show program overview about Christian Ministry: Professional Life Coaching
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    Coaching - BSR Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    21,423 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 34,851 NZD

    Start date
    July
    Show program overview about Coaching
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    Health and Wellness Coaching - BSc Nova Southeastern University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    39,200 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 39,200 USD

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Health and Wellness Coaching (B.S.)

Associate in coaching

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    Athletic Coaching - ASc Santa Monica College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,264 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,264 USD

    Start date
    February, June, August, January
    Show program overview about Athletic Coaching
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    Exercise, Sport & Wellness: Coaching - ASc Riverside City College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    9,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,500 USD

    Start date
    June, August, February
    Show program overview about Exercise, Sport & Wellness: Coaching
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    Kinesiology: Coaching - ASc Diablo Valley College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,840 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,840 USD

    Start date
    August
    Show program overview about Kinesiology: Coaching

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
    10,912 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,805 CAD

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Kinesiology Coaching and Training

Certificate in coaching

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    Nutrition Education: Coaching - Cert Cuesta College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    12,288 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,288 USD

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Nutrition Education: Coaching
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    Coaching - Cert Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    7,743 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,743 USD

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Coaching

Pathway in coaching

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    Sports Coaching - FdSc Buckinghamshire New University, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,913 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP

    Start date
    February, September, December
    Show program overview about FDSc Sports Coaching

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
    5,953 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 8,077 CAD

    Start date
    May
    Show program overview about Coaching Studies (MEd)
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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
    14,658 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,658 USD

    Start date
    August
    Show program overview about Kinesiology: Coaching and Student-Athlete Development
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    Leadership and Coaching - MA Teesside University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    18,913 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Leadership and Coaching
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    Education in Sport Management: Athletic Coaching - MEd Millersville University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,363 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,363 USD

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Master of Education (M.Ed) in Sport Management (Athletic Coaching Concentration)
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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
    11,846 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,072 CAD

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Master of High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (MHPCTL)

Doctorate in coaching

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    Sport Coaching - DSC Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,174 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,000 GBP

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Taught Doctorate in Sport Coaching - DSC

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.