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Applied Sport Science in Coaching, Certificate

The Certificate in Applied Sport Science in Coaching equips coaches with a comprehensive toolkit for achieving excellence in their professional practice.

The curriculum covers coaching techniques, professional development, evidence-based training theories, motor behavior, movement analysis, strength and conditioning methods, and current issues in sport management. You will gain the essential skills needed to elevate your coaching practice and become an informed leader in your field.

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Your Degree Plan

Intro

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In the Applied Sport Science in Coaching Certificate Program, you'll gain essential skills that will elevate your coaching practice and help you serve as an informed leader in your field.

Graduates of the Applied Sport Science in Coaching Certificate Program will be able to:

  • Integrate sport science principles into coaching practices, utilizing evidence-based approaches to optimize athlete performance and foster holistic development.
  • Engage in data-driven decision-making techniques, drawing from their understanding of training theories and sport science, to tailor coaching strategies that adapt to athletes' individual needs and the evolving demands of the sports landscape.
  • Be a leader in the application of sport science within coaching, capable of effectively addressing contemporary challenges, fostering athlete well-being and contributing to the advancement of coaching practices in the sports industry.

Take advantage of special options related to this major:

  • Honors

    Expand your curiosity — and enhance your curriculum — through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations for first- and second-year students and Honors EXCEL for third- and fourth-year students.

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  • Explore the integration of sport science principles into coaching practices through research on evidence-based training methods and athlete development.
  • Conduct studies on the effectiveness of data-driven decision-making in coaching, with a focus on personalizing training strategies to meet the unique needs of athletes.
  • Investigate current challenges in sport management, contributing to the advancement of coaching methodologies and the overall field of sport science.

Attending college will prepare you for many things. The Applied Sport Science in Coaching major will give you the following skills:

  • Master the application of sport science to enhance coaching techniques, ensuring optimized athlete performance and well-rounded development.
  • Develop the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions that adapt coaching strategies to the specific demands of athletes and sports environments.
  • Become proficient in leading the integration of sport science within coaching, addressing contemporary challenges and promoting athlete well-being.
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What you learn outside of the classroom is just as important as what you learn during class. We’ll help you follow your curiosity.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelor's degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75. WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

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