Overview

The Athletic Coaching and Administration cohort program at Point Park University is framed by the National Standards for Sport Coaches, which was established by the Society of Health and Physical Educators. These standards are expected by school and university administrators, athletes, parents and the public nationwide.

The program's fully online format offers flexibility for working professionals with busy schedules, especially teachers and those already coaching sports teams.

Career Options

According to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics, athletic coaching is a field growing nationally, as well as locally, with recent surveys indicating that approximately 10,000 coaches and scouts are employed in western Pennsylvania.

Graduates with a Master of Education in athletic coaching and administration will be prepared for coaching opportunities in various settings including:

K-12 public or private schools
Colleges and universities
Club and travel sports programs
Professional sports teams

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Art and Science of Athletic Coaching

Marketing and Branding in Athletics

Safety and Physical Conditioning of Athletes

Sports Psychology

Diversity and Ethical Responsibility in Athletics

Administration and Financial Responsibilities in Athletics

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Rolling admissions

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 50 other Masters in Coaching in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application

Request official post-secondary transcripts from all institution(s) attended and have them sent to Point Park University.

Official TOEFL or IELTS results, if applicable, with a test date of no more than two years. (Point Park University TOEFL Institutional Code is 2676).

Two Letters of Recommendation . Your references should be in a position to assess your potential for successful graduate study , most notably current or former employers or professors.

Personal Statement of Future Goals (two page maximum)

Current Resume/Vitae.

Passport identification page and visa page if applicable

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25260 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25260 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

25260 USD / year

≈ 25260 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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