WVU offers two formats for the master's degree in Athletic Coaching Education (ACE). The on-campus master's degree focuses on coaching and sport education and is designed for those who want to coach athletes at highly competitive levels and/or who are interested in coaching education and the preparation of coaches. The course work for the distance learning master's degree is delivered using the hybrid model (online and on-campus classes). This master's degree is designed for teachers who coach at the scholastic level or at the community/club levels. On Campus - Coaching and Sport Education This master's degree includes 39 credit hours and is completed in five semesters (fall, spring, summer, fall, and spring). Students complete 24 hours of core classes and then select one of two tracks for the remainder of the courses (15 hours), depending on their career goals. Track 1: Performance Coaching is designed for individuals who will be coaching at the collegiate or elite levels. The courses in this track focus on evaluating coaching methods. Track 2: Science of Coaching is designed for the individual who is interested in coaching education and the preparation of coaches. There are two options within this track. The only difference between the two options is the depth of research study. Coaching Distance Learning Hybrid - Sport Coaching This master's degree is 39 credit hours and is completed in seven consecutive semesters (beginning and ending in the summer). Students complete six hours for each of the first four semesters (summer, fall, spring, summer). Across the next three terms (fall, spring, summer) students complete four hours and complete a coaching internship during the term that best aligns with a sport season. Students are on campus for face-to-face meetings over a two-week period in July (typically lasting two full weeks). Fall and spring courses are completed in an online format.

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