Graduate Certificate in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (GCHPCTL)

University of British Columbia

Canada, Vancouver

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University of British Columbia

Canada , Vancouver

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Tuition Fee

CAD 1,166 / per credit

Next Intake September-2026

Graduate Certificate in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (GCHPCTL)

About

The UBC Certificate in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (HPCTL) is a one-year, 12 credit specialized program for experienced sport coaches and technical managers who are looking to advance in their careers. Through a partnership with the leading national agencies in high performance sport, an international quality program is offered using a blended delivery model.

Students must successfully complete the HPCTL graduate certificate before they can be recommended admission to the Master in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership.

Disciplines

Faculty of Education

Requirements

Entry Requirements

1) Check Eligibility

Minimum Academic Requirements

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement: 96

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Listening

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement: 7.0

Reading

6.5

Writing

6.5

Speaking

6.5

Listening

6.5

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

Prior degree, course and other requirements

Prior Degree Requirements

Candidates will normally have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics, Physical Education, Kinesiology or other related field of study with one of the following:

A minimum overall average in the B+ range (about 76%) in third- and fourth-year level courses.

Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year level courses in the A grade range (about 80%) in their field of study.

Alternatively, applicants may be considered for admission who do not meet the academic requirements stated above, but who have had significant formal training and relevant professional experience, and/or otherwise possess demonstrable knowledge or expertise that would prepare them adequately for successful study in the graduate certificate program. Assessment standards will be concordant with those employed by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. For more information, please see program requirements.

Other Requirements

Candidates will normally have:

5 years of coaching experience, including coaching athletes at the national team or Canada Games level, or 5 years as a carded National Team athlete
National Coaching Certification Program qualification at level 3 or "Competition Development" recommendation of the National or Provincial Sports Organization

Career

Career Options

High Performance Coaching: Coaching at national, provincial, community, post-secondary and professional organizations.

Technical Leadership in Sport: High Performance Director, Sport Technical Director in national or provincial sport organizations. Athletic director, sport manager and instructor in post-secondary institutions. Executive Director non-profit organizations. Manager or director in sport policy or sport development with governmental non-governmental organizations.

Other complementary careers: Strength and Conditioning Coach, Data Analyst, Mental Performance Consultant or Skill Acquisition coach. Teaching (secondary and post-secondary), or Coach Educator. Policing, Corporate Coaching, Information Technology Sector (Sport Data), Account Manager (Sport Companies),