Course Overview
This two-year Extended Diploma provides you with the opportunity to improve your own golfing skills and performance while gaining knowledge and an understanding of the world of elite golfers. You will investigate the techniques used to identify talent and analyse the performances of world-class golfers utilising these techniques.
Completing some work experience during your first and second years will allow you to gain first-hand experience of the industry, as well as invaluable networking opportunities and contacts.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language.
In both years of study, you will spend one day a week participating in practical golf sessions at a local golf course.
Modules will include:
- Anatomy and Physiology of Golf
- Fitness Training and Programming for Golfers
- Golf Coaching for Performance
- Practical Performance in Golf
When you have successfully completed this course you can progress on to a foundation degree or full honours degree level, dependent on your overall achievement. Alternatively, you could go on to study for your Professional Golfers’ Association qualification.
The Golf industry has changed dramatically over the past 10 years, due to the launch of a government initiative that encouraged the development of 800 new golf clubs in the UK. Today there are over 3,000 clubs nationally and approximately 6,000 professionals.
Course Overview
Course information
This two-year Extended Diploma provides you with the opportunity to improve your own golfing skills and performance while gaining knowledge and an understanding of the world of elite golfers. You will investigate the techniques used to identify talent and analyse the performances of world-class golfers utilising these techniques.
Completing some work experience during your first and second years will allow you to gain first-hand experience of the industry, as well as invaluable networking opportunities and contacts.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language.
What you will study
In both years of study, you will spend one day a week participating in practical golf sessions at a local golf course.
Modules will include:
- Anatomy and Physiology of Golf
- Fitness Training and Programming for Golfers
- Golf Coaching for Performance
- Practical Performance in Golf
Industry experience and career opportunities
When you have successfully completed this course you can progress on to a foundation degree or full honours degree level, dependent on your overall achievement. Alternatively, you could go on to study for your Professional Golfers’ Association qualification.
The Golf industry has changed dramatically over the past 10 years, due to the launch of a government initiative that encouraged the development of 800 new golf clubs in the UK. Today there are over 3,000 clubs nationally and approximately 6,000 professionals.
Why study Sport at Hartpury College?
Hartpury is proud to be the number one sports college in the UK, with millions of pounds invested in recent years to ensure our Sport students can access the best learning, playing and teaching resources.
Study at an Ofsted Outstanding college in a professional sports environment, with access to the latest facilities and expert lecturers. We’ve invested over £10 million into our Sports Academy, so you’ll be using industry-standard sports equipment as you put your lessons into practice.
Why study Sport at Hartpury College?
Hartpury is proud to be the number one sports college in the UK, with millions of pounds invested in recent years to ensure our Sport students can access the best learning, playing and teaching resources.
Study at an Ofsted Outstanding college in a professional sports environment, with access to the latest facilities and expert lecturers. We’ve invested over £10 million into our Sports Academy, so you’ll be using industry-standard sports equipment as you put your lessons into practice.
Outstanding
Rated 'Ofsted Outstanding in all areas' for academic and curriculum-related provision
99.8% pass-rate
With a BTEC pass rate of 99.8% (Hartpury College 2024), our outcomes for students are exceptional.
Living in on-site college accommodation at Hartpury, you’ll be part of a vibrant and international community of students of all ages who share their experience of life at college and university together on one campus.
The Hartpury Certificate is an enrichment programme designed to support our students to grow.
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