We now offer one of the nation’s first sports coaching bachelor’s degrees. This career-oriented program offers all the benefits of UNC’s acclaimed master’s program. You’ll work with expert faculty who’ve made UNC a national leader in sports coaching education, while developing superior skills for career opportunities at all levels, from youth leagues to the pros.

The program includes hands-on experience and internship experience, along with sport-specific training in a wide range of sports. You’ll gain expertise in motivation, communication, psychology, and leadership, with additional coursework in conditioning, weight training, injury prevention, and international coaching. Demand for coaches is increasing rapidly, so UNC’s sports coaching degree provides you with an outstanding start on your career.

The Sports Coaching program falls within the Sport and Exercise Science degree area. You’ll study the psychological and physical aspects of coaching, while gaining an excellent background in general health and fitness education. The program includes sport-specific elective courses that address the coaching and officiating of individual sports, including baseball, football, basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming, softball, track and volleyball.