| If you love sport and want to focus on coaching, this is the course for you. The course has a strong emphasis on practical coaching experiences being applied to the sporting area of your choice. Our sports coaching degree gives you the opportunity to explore coaching theory, research and practice. You’ll focus on contemporary areas of sports coaching study, including coach education, learning and practical skills. You’ll also develop your own specialised coaching knowledge, attributes and abilities through a wide range of theoretical and hands-on experiences. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to shape your own professional development journey and achieve the appropriate vocational coaching qualifications to take your career in the direction you want. We’ll also emphasise the importance of developing your academic and research strengths, improving your confidence, credibility and critical writing skills.
You might be thinking about becoming a high-performance coach, a PE teacher, a performance analyst or coach within your local community, or you could be considering starting your own business. Work experience opportunities are integrated into the programme. So whatever career you decide to pursue, work-related experience combined with academic study and a focus on communication skills will enhance your prospects. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 60 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 Mathematics or Grade12 English
- Atlantic provinces (NB, NL, NS, PE) Grade 12: 60% average on 5 grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics
- Ontario Grade 12: 60% average on 6 grade 12 U/M courses, including grade 12 U English and mathematics
- Quebec Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) 60% average on academic courses
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan Grade 12: 60% average on 5 grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics
- British Columbia Grade 12: 60% average on 4 provincially examinable grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics
- Northern territories (NT, NU, YT) Grade 12: 60% average on 5 grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics.
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.