Master of Arts

Innovative Coaching in High Performance Sports

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Mainz, GermanySports Science & Management

APS Requiredpart-time (study alongside work)

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Degree

Master of Arts

Language

English

Tuition

€8,500/sem

Duration

6 semesters

Programme Overview

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.

Admission Requirements

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.

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Career Outcomes

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.

Typical job roles

High-performance coachSports coachAthletic trainerSports scientistSports manager

Target industries

Sports industryHigh-performance sports organizationsSports federationsSports managementAthletic training facilities

Programme details

Degree: Master of Arts
Language: English
Duration: 6 semesters
Mode: part-time (study alongside work)
Start: Summer semester 2026
Deadline: ~15 January (check website)

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