Sports Coaching

University of Queensland

About

There is high demand for innovative and well-informed sports coaches, with widely recognised qualifications, in all sectors of domestic and international sport.

Elite coaches, expert academics, and world-leading researchers have combined their knowledge and skills in forging this unique and enduring program that offers the latest and most innovative theory and practice in sports coaching.

This program provides practising coaches with the opportunity to enhance and develop quality in their professional practice and prepare them for the world of high performance coaching.

Structure

Students will engage in learning experiences that promote and encourage analysis and critical reflection on current coaching practices and contexts. They will develop expertise and knowledge in analysing and enhancing performance, evaluating and fostering talent, developing quality and professional coaching practices, as well as gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of science and practice.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

  • Master of Sports Coaching

Entry requirements

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

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