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Graduate Certificate in Athlete Talent Identification and Development at West Virginia University

West Virginia University, United States

Programme overview

The Athlete Talent Identification and Development certificate (CG74) offers coaches in individual and team sports specialised knowledge of identifying and developing player talent, with counselling, communication and leadership skills and data-driven decision-making in sport analytics.

Duration: 12 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

12 credit hours, all required: The Sport Coaching Profession (ACE 508), Data Analytics in Sport Development and Performance (ACE 524), Talent Development and Identification in Sport (ACE 525) and Applied Professional Development (ACE 585). A 2.75 cumulative GPA and C- or better in each class are needed.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide graduate admission (WVU): a baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited institution (or an approved international institution); an undergraduate or graduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, with provisional admission possible below that for domestic applicants; international applicants must meet WVU English language proficiency requirements and cannot be admitted provisionally.

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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.

Duration: 12 credit hours

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