The program is composed of a one-year graduate certificate (HPCTL), followed by two years of graduate course work for the Master’s degree (MHPCTL).
Flexible admission into the graduate certificate (HPCTL) is offered to coaches with high performance experience but may lack formal academic credential.
The HPCTL certificate starts in June and the MHPCTL starts in August the following year. The format of the program schedule consists of online teaching methods that are designed to facilitate the participation of candidates from across Canada and around the world.
Applications are accepted from January to March with information on how to apply below.Your coaching resume will be considered in the admission process to this graduate program, making this accessible to outstanding coaches in high-performance sport. You do not need an undergraduate degree to apply, but prior learning experience and NCCP qualifications are an asset.
Program Key Features
Flexible design for practicing Coaches and Performance Directors
The graduate certificate is a one-year, part-time program that is delivered online with a 4 day face-to-face (F2F) course delivery at UBC. Students may able to ladder toward a two year masters program following the certificate.
Earn credit towards NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma and Master’s Degree
Earn modules within NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma and 12 university credits applicable towards a Master’s degree in year 2 and 3.
Flexible admission
Your coaching resume will be considered in the admission process to this graduate program, making this accessible to outstanding coaches in high-performance sport. You do not need an undergraduate degree to apply, but prior learning experience and NCCP qualifications are an asset.
Information Sessions
If you would like more information on the program, please fill out the expression of interest below:
Information sessions are available in January and February. By completing the expression of interest above, you will be invited to the latest information session to ask questions about the program. You can also view last year’s information session here.