University
University of CanterburyCertificate in Sport Coaching
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
Designed for working professionals from any walk of life who want to develop their skills and knowledge in the area of Sport Coaching, this Certificate can be completed by distance around your other commitments.
Coaches can complement and enhance their work-based skills; or if you are currently not employed in the sporting industry, you can develop skills and competencies to support your knowledge and performance in the area of Sport Coaching and related fields.
What will my study involve?- Choose from a range of courses that suit your specific area of interests, which include practical work and labs.
- Develop your work-based skills as a coach, or gain knowledge to increase your employability in the sporting industry.
- Complete four Sport Coaching courses at 100 and/or 200-level. These can be completed in part-time study, full-time study, on campus, or at home.
- Credits from this Certificate can be transferred to the Bachelor of Sport and some other degrees.
- SPRT101 Introduction to Sport Coaching , AND either SPRT110 Practicum I OR SPRT201 Learner-Centred Teaching and Coaching
- Two courses chosen from these options
Entry criteria
To enrol in the certificate, you will need:
- University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Sport Coaching or use the admission requirements checker.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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