Innovative Coaching in High Performance Sports

Part-time continuing master's programme for high-performance sports coaching that combines scientific coursework, practical coaching contexts, online learning, and thesis work for working professionals.

Academic requirements

Coaching Licence (mandatory); Proof of professional job in high performance sports (mandatory)

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

The reviewed DAAD record states that applicants need English at CEFR B2 level. The reviewed official HiPer programme site is in English and describes the programme as an international master's course, but it did not publish a more specific test-score table.

Accepted bachelor fields

The reviewed official HiPer programme page states that the programme is designed for experienced coaches and trainers who either currently work or have worked at high-performance level, or who have a bachelor's degree in sports with one year of work experience, or a professional qualification with at least three years of experience in high-performance sport plus a national association coaching licence.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

Programme-based fee; the reviewed official HiPer programme page states total tuition of EUR 8,500, payable in instalments until the beginning of the third semester.

ECTS credits

180

Funding info

Tuition: Programme-based fee; the reviewed official HiPer programme page states total tuition of EUR 8,500, payable in instalments until the beginning of the third semester.

The reviewed official programme page states that the degree prepares graduates for advanced coaching and leadership roles in clubs, federations, Olympic and performance centres, and other high-performance sport environments.

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