Course details

Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching
Domestic tuition $2,985 per year
International tuition $12,150
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Graduates will have specific knowledge in the sociological, pedagogical and scientific considerations of performance sports coaching. They will understand and utilise a range of sociological perspectives to evaluate contemporary sport coaching contexts and approaches. They will have an understanding of, and ability to apply a range of pedagogical sport coaching approaches and be able to critically evaluate these, alongside their own coaching practice.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree or at least 5 years' relevant employment experience.

About the provider

At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.

You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love.

UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.

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