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Sport Coaching (Online program) (Graduate Certificate) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

A fully online 10-credit graduate certificate in sport coaching (sport science) for coaches at any level. Credits can transfer into MSU's master's program.

Faculty: College of Education  |  Department: Department of Kinesiology  |  Duration: 10 credits; minimum 8 months  |  Intake: Fall (June 15; early May 1), Spring (October 15), Summer (January 30)  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Core KIN 852 Ethics for the Sport Practitioner (1 credit), plus at least one elective from each of two groups, such as KIN 819 Advanced Sports Nutrition, KIN 856 Physical Bases of Coaching Athletes, KIN 855 Psychosocial Bases of Coaching Athletes and KIN 857 Promoting Positive Youth Development Through Sport.

Career pathways

Suits coaches of athletes at all levels; page notes higher education is sometimes required for placement or advancement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. Resume (2 pages max), academic statement of professional goals (about 750 words), three letters of recommendation (one academic, one workplace), optional personal statement. International applicants should consult the program director about online-program restrictions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall (June 15; early May 1), Spring (October 15), Summer (January 30)

Duration: 10 credits; minimum 8 months

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