These postgraduate programmes provide students with an opportunity to explore the application of theoretical concepts and the scientific rationale behind high performance coaching practice. They aim to develop innovative and progressive coaches by accessing the latest research within the field, providing practitioners with a postgraduate educational experience allowing them to continually facilitate positive outcomes alongside their athletes. The programmes seek to recruit experienced coaches to 'up-skill' their knowledge as part of continuing professional development, although undergraduate students with coaching experience and career aspirations will find the programme equally valuable. Hartpury is in an ideal position to deliver a course of this stature, as students can access excellent facilities and innovative teaching staff with a broad range of both professional and academic experiences.

Postgraduates may progress to a PhD in the subject area or find employment in coaching or related disciplines such as teaching, higher education lecturing or business consultancy.