Graduate Certificate in High Performance Coaching

Who is this program for?

A graduate certificate in High Performance Coaching is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their skills in motivating and guiding individuals or teams to achieve peak performance in sports, business, or personal development. Graduates often pursue careers as executive coaches, sports psychologists, or leadership development consultants, working with athletes, corporate executives, or organizations to optimize performance, foster resilience, and drive sustained success.

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in High Performance Coaching prepares students to meet the growing demand for professionals who can enhance athlete development through an integrated, data-informed approach. As the field rapidly expands across collegiate and professional sports, High Performance Coaches are increasingly valued for their ability to collaborate with nutritionists, sport psychologists, medical staff, and strength coaches to optimize training and recovery. This program equips students with the skills to collect and interpret physiological, wellness, and player load data, and to apply that information in ways that improve athletic performance and reduce injury risk. Whether you're looking to advance your career in sports performance or enter this emerging field, this certificate offers a strong foundation for success.

Related Careers

  • Sports Scientist
  • High Performance Manager
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Professional Coach
  • Fitness Coach
  • Rehabilitation Coach
  • Performance Analyst
  • Fitness Advisor
  • Sports Science Manager
Offered by the College of Education
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Graduate Certificate
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Tuition / Credit Hour
Resident $825.50
Non-Resident $2,060.50

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The Certificate curriculum is focused on enhancing the students’ understanding of: physiological and applied concepts related to strength training and conditioning; analytical aspects related to physiological readiness and the stress-response to physiological and psychological stimuli; leadership dynamics within an athletic setting; and psychology of athletic performance.


Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.

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Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
And the same for "Online"

Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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