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The University of Alberta’s Master’s of Coaching (MCoach) degree allows students to advance their knowledge and understanding of coaching through a curriculum tailored to their specific learning needs and objectives.
Students can complete this degree as either a full or part-time student. Full-time students are required to register in and successfully complete 9 credits per fall and winter terms. Part-time students must register in and successfully complete a minimum of 3 credits of coursework for at least one term in each September to August period to keep their program active. Students are not required to meet the Faculty’s residency requirement and have 6 years to complete the degree. The time to completion varies owing to part-time status of many students.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
30 credits of coursework including:
KSR 580 - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Research OR KSR 581 - Scientific Inquiry and Qualitative Research (3 credits each)
KSR 572 - Coaching Practicum (6 credits)
KSR 900 - Capping Project (6 credits)
Graduate Ethics and Integrity training (8 hours)
You will register in INT D 710 in Bear Tracks. This is a non-credit Ethics course
Professional Development Requirement (students will carry out 8 hours of Professional Development activities and complete an Individual Development Plan)
This leaves students with 15 remaining credits to complete. You may complete these credits by taking courses within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation or any other Department on the UAlberta campus. Six (6) credits may be completed as a Directed Study.
MCoach students must complete KSR 572 (Coaching Practicum) under the supervision of a mentor coach. The mentor coach is appointed by the Faculty and works in consultation with the supervisor and student to provide a challenging learning experience for the student. MCoach students normally complete the coaching practicum within the Golden Bears and Pandas Inter-University Sport Program in the Department of Athletics.
The Capping Project (KSR 900) normally takes the form of a project, however, a comprehensive examination is also an option. The evaluation committee for a student electing the project option shall consist of the supervisor and one other professor approved by the Associate Dean. The evaluation committee for a student electing the comprehensive examination option shall consist of the supervisor, plus two professors approved by the Associate Dean.
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