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Graduate Certificate in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (GCHPCTL) at University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia, Canada

Programme overview

The UBC Certificate in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (HPCTL) is a one-year, 12 credit specialized program for experienced sport coaches and technical managers who are looking to advance in their careers. Through a partnership with the leading national agencies in high performance sport, an international quality program is offered using a blended delivery model.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: School of Kinesiology  |  Study mode: Online / Distance (100%)  |  Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

The program will start with a 4-day in-person orientation at the UBC Vancouver campus, introducing the three formal courses (KIN 515, 585 & 586) and establishing work plans for the practical applications course (KIN 597). The courses will be delivered online with added synchronous classes scheduled throughout the fall and winter terms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates will usually have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics, Physical Education, Kinesiology or other related field of study with one of the following: Candidates will usually have:

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

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): May 2027 intake.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): September 2027 intake.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), May 2027 intake: applications open 16 October 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 8 January 2027; application deadline for international applicants 16 October 2026.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), September 2027 intake: applications open 10 July 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 16 October 2026; application deadline for international applicants 10 July 2026.

Graduate application fee for 2027W and 2028S: $120.75 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents; $168.25 for students on a study permit; $166.50 for master's-level business programmes (IMBA, MBAN, EMBA, MBA, PMBA, MM). The fee is non-refundable and required for each programme and intake.

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