
Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching
Deepen your understanding of the foundations of quality coaching practice and develop your skills in shaping athletic performance.
Official- Duration
- Not provided
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- External
- QLD
- Course code
- Program SIA-177634
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Course overview
Deepen your understanding of the foundations of quality coaching practice and develop your skills in shaping athletic performance.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), plus current coaching qualifications endorsed by a recognised sporting body (e.g. a national sporting organisation) or equivalent and one year's coaching experience. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. OR A current coaching qualification endorsed by a recognised sporting body (e.g. a national sporting organisation) or equivalent, and five years coaching/high performance sporting experience, comprising-- (a) 150 contact hours per year, and (b) 450 hours per year in planning, preparation, self-reflection and learning, and continuing professional development. High performance sporting experience means experience in performance sport contexts that are primarily focused on peak performances at major competitions. These contexts will typically be characterised by intensive preparation over prolonged periods involving extensive intervention and interpersonal contact. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options All of the Sports Coaching courses are offered externally and require internet access. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.42 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 5.84 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.34 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.84 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 50% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 2. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), plus current coaching qualifications endorsed by a recognised sporting body (e.g. a national sporting organisation) or equivalent and one year's coaching experience. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. OR A current coaching qualification endorsed by a recognised sporting body (e.g. a national sporting organisation) or equivalent, and five years coaching/high performance sporting experience, comprising-- (a) 150 contact hours per year, and (b) 450 hours per year in planning, preparation, self-reflection and learning, and continuing professional development. High performance sporting experience means experience in performance sport contexts that are primarily focused on peak performances at major competitions. These contexts will typically be characterised by intensive preparation over prolonged periods involving extensive intervention and interpersonal contact. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options All of the Sports Coaching courses are offered externally and require internet access. 2. {}
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
China non-211 universities
75
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 87L 19 · R 19 · W 21 · S 19
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), plus current coaching qualifications endorsed by a recognised sporting body (e.g. a national sporting organisation) or equivalent and one year's coaching experience. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. OR A current coaching qualification endorsed by a recognised sporting body (e.g. a national sporting organisation) or equivalent, and five years coaching/high performance sporting experience, comprising-- (a) 150 contact hours per year, and (b) 450 hours per year in planning, preparation, self-reflection and learning, and continuing professional development. High performance sporting experience means experience in performance sport contexts that are primarily focused on peak performances at major competitions. These contexts will typically be characterised by intensive preparation over prolonged periods involving extensive intervention and interpersonal contact. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options All of the Sports Coaching courses are offered externally and require internet access. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.42 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 5.84 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.34 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.84 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 50% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2
Additional entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent), plus current coaching qualifications endorsed by a recognised sporting body (e.g. a national sporting organisation) or equivalent and one year's coaching experience. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. OR A current coaching qualification endorsed by a recognised sporting body (e.g. a national sporting organisation) or equivalent, and five years coaching/high performance sporting experience, comprising-- (a) 150 contact hours per year, and (b) 450 hours per year in planning, preparation, self-reflection and learning, and continuing professional development. High performance sporting experience means experience in performance sport contexts that are primarily focused on peak performances at major competitions. These contexts will typically be characterised by intensive preparation over prolonged periods involving extensive intervention and interpersonal contact. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options All of the Sports Coaching courses are offered externally and require internet access. 2. {}
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | External | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | External | 22 February 2027 | — | $21,600per year | International students |
Where it is taught
External
PrimaryQLD
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Sports Coachingstudy.uq.edu.au
- The University of Queenslanduq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Review postgraduate coursework entry requirementsOfficial source
- Review undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- UQ 2027 International Program Catalogue and Program Requirements APIOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

