Kickstart Your Coaching Career with a BS in Coaching from Liberty University!
Your passion for sports and athletic training can be used for an exciting career in coaching. Imagine being paid to help students of all ages as they discover their potential. Be an important part of their journey as you spend time training, encouraging, and pushing them further than they ever thought they could go. If this seems like rewarding work, our bachelor’s degree in coaching may be for you!
This program offered residentially on our vibrant campus, is meticulously designed to blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills, helping you become equipped to inspire and lead in the dynamic world of sports. At Liberty, we want our coaching degrees to provide students like you with more. Our courses focus on coaching specific sports and general fall and spring sports.
You can also be equipped to use communication technology in your work and vital business principles in marketing and finance. Graduate with a degree that helps prepare you for all areas of coaching, from administration to teaching.
Whether you aspire to be the next great high school football coach or you want to become the athletic director for a sports organization, our bachelor’s degree in coaching sports can help. Let us partner our passion with yours as you develop the skills needed to open the door of opportunity in competitive coaching.
Award-Winning Campus
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s Degree in Coaching?
You can prepare to make an impact in the sports industry through Liberty’s athletic coaching degree program. We strive to provide our students with the best resources we can to promote learning and increase comprehension. Our team of experienced and degreed faculty is excited to meet you and invest in your career goals — partner with us to open the door to more opportunities to grow and advance your future in coaching.
Our state-of-the-art facilities provide the perfect environment for hands-on learning. You can engage in real-world coaching scenarios, manage teams, and apply your knowledge in practical settings. This hands-on approach is complemented by a strong emphasis on ethical and moral coaching practices rooted in Christian values, helping to prepare you to make a positive impact both on and off the field.
As a coaching major, you can have the opportunity to participate in an internship to help boost your resume and increase your experience. At Liberty, we offer over 150 student-led clubs and organizations for you to choose from. Get involved in our Athletic Training Student Association to start networking with peers and professors who share your passion for sports and athletic training.
Additionally, we offer opportunities to increase your marketability by adding a minor related to your career goals. If you are interested in broadening your expertise to administrative or ministry roles, we offer minors in sports management and sports outreach. Enhance your degree by taking courses that highlight your specific passions while completing your major-focused courses to open up a wide range of career opportunities.
What Will You Learn in Our Coaching Bachelor’s Degree?
Pursuing our sports coaching degree can help provide students like you with an extensive overview of the major aspects of a sports and athletic coaching career. In addition to courses in coaching sports like football and basketball, you can learn how to lead and manage your team. With courses in business and sports finance, you can have a greater awareness of how to be a good steward with the funds allocated for your team.
Leadership and ethics are also central themes of the program. Students examine various leadership styles and study ways to adapt their approach to different sports, such as football coaching, basketball coaching, and more. The program emphasizes the importance of ethical decision-making and integrity in coaching, aligning with Liberty University’s commitment to Christian values. This can help prepare students to be effective coaches and role models who can positively influence the lives of their athletes.
Additionally, our coaching degree emphasizes motor learning and exercise psychology. This provides another dimension to your degree by helping you see your training as a science that can enhance athletes’ overall quality of life. Combine that understanding with your ability to motivate and lead a team, and you can become unstoppable.
Practical coaching skills are honed through hands-on experiences and internships. You can have opportunities to apply your studies in real-world settings, gaining invaluable coaching experience. By the end of the program, you can feel prepared to embark on a rewarding career in sports coaching, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation to make a significant impact in the field.
View the Degree Completion Plan, and check out our featured courses below for more information!
Featured Courses
PHED 208 – Motor Learning
SMGT 300 – Introduction to Coaching
SMGT 314 – Coaching Dynamics
SMGT 400 – Sport and Exercise Psychology
Highlights of Our Coaching Bachelor’s Degree
- Opportunities to increase your marketability with minors in sport management and sports outreach.
- Over 150 student-led clubs and organizations to get plugged into, including our Athletic Training Student Association.
- Our degreed professors with years of field-related experience are in the classroom every week, working hands-on with their students.
- You will have the opportunity to complete an internship to gain invaluable training and resume experience.
- Our coaching degree offers a broad range of courses, from leadership to strength and conditioning, so that you can be equipped for a wide array of careers in the field of athletics.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities for hands-on experience.
BS in Coaching Degree Information
- Residential
- 120 total credit hours
- Transfer in up to 75% of your total degree
- This program falls under the School of Business
- View our Degree Completion Plan
- Check out the course catalog
Potential Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s in Coaching Graduates
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Coaching prepares you for the following occupations:
- Athletic department manager
- Coach
- College athletic recruiter
- Scout
- Sport marketer
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
