Coaching

All programs at University of the Cumberlands are offered at some of the lowest rates in the nation – and we even include free textbooks through our One Price Promise! For more information on how affordable this program would be for you, visit our Financial Aid page.

Your bachelor’s degree in coaching, along with relevant industry experience, will give you the training and confidence you need to pursue mentoring and coaching careers in any organized sport, including positions as a:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach
• Athletic Director
• Recreation Center Manager
• Sports Director
• Physical Education Instructor
• Sports Management Professor

Sports aren't going away anytime soon; they provide entertainment for millions and careers for thousands around the U.S., so the industry itself is in good shape and likely will be for a long time. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected growth in demand for coaches and scouts is 20 percent, which is much faster than the national average.

We think so, since the material taught in this program can benefit many other careers besides coaching. The world of athletics is vast, meaning there is a wide variety of career paths you can choose from. If the job you want would benefit from better communication and leadership skills, an understanding of how the human body functions, and a people-focused mentality, then, yes, this degree can definitely benefit you!

Each course lasts eight weeks, called a bi-term. There are two bi-terms per semester, and three semesters per year (fall, spring, and summer). Classes are asynchronous, meaning there is no set login time; you can work on schoolwork whenever you find time. Cumberlands provides free rental textbooks to online students as part of its One Price Promise. 

Absolutely! Put your knew knowledge and skills to work as a work-study in Wellness Center, Office of Sports Information, or athletic training room. You can also ask our coaches if they'd like a manager, or perhaps you'll try out for a sports team yourself! We also host campus events and ministry opportunities in which students need to lead groups of their peers in community service events or lead local children through recreational activities. Long story short, there are a plethora of options for you to practice what you're learning. If you ask around and put in the effort, you'll find a worthwhile position.