M.A. in Sports Coaching
This program is offered online.
The M.A. in Sports Coaching is a 30-credit program that is nationally recognized in quality coaching education. The program's high quality curriculum is one of only twelve universities in the nation accredited at the highest level by the National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE) and is based on the National Standards for Sport Coaches that represent a core body of knowledge, skills and competencies that coaches should possess to excel at all levels of competition.
Why sports coaching at WMU?
- Nationally recognized program - accredited at the highest level by the National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education.
- High quality coaching education curriculum - based on National Standards for Sport Coaches.
- 100% of WMU sports coaching graduate students were employed or continuing education within three months of graduation.
- Complete the program at your own pace, in as few as two years and up to six years.
- Prior learning assessment opportunity opportunity allows students to receive for up to 15 credits for their prior knowledge and experiences. To be eligible, students seeking PLA credits are required to complete a “PLA Portfolio Development Course.”
- Students are encouraged to pursue additional educational opportunities through study abroad programs, such as Education and Human Development in India.
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"I consistently utilize the knowledge and techniques learned in this program to better my players and motivate them to perform at the best of their abilities." - Vincent Church, Coach, Gobles High School
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