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Coaching Sport Performance

Western Michigan University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 15,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Delivery On-campus
Location Kalamazoo, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Coaching Sport Performance at Western Michigan University is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Coaching Sport Performance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 15,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Michigan City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Coaching Sport Performance programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Professional Development Seminar for Coaches
  2. Skill Acquisition and Human Performance
  3. Theories of Strength and Conditioning
  4. Sports Safety and Injury Management for Coaches
  5. Principles and Practices of Effective Coaching
  6. Principles of Sport Nutrition and Energy Systems
  7. Program Evaluation in Sport and Physical Education
  8. Governance and Administration of Sport
  9. Psychological Preparation and Mental Training for Sport and Physical Activity
  10. Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Meet Graduate College admission standards, successful completion of an undergraduate major or minor, or related coaching experience. Students are to submit a letter of intent to include education and career goals. In cases an interview or additional qualifications may be required.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 15,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 15,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Western Michigan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Western Michigan University

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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, United States

public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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  • Language English