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About the course

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. The Foundation Degree in Golf Coaching and Performance has been designed to develop suitably trained and qualified graduates to gain rewarding and exciting careers in the golf industry. It is an intellectually stimulating course, with a strong practical focus enabling students to develop their practical skills, academic knowledge, sports science support and coaching experience.

Additionally the programme offers students a wonderful insight into the performance elements of elite golf. The course provides students with a plethora of sports science and golf coaching concepts that will relate to game improvement. This will equip them with a holistic understanding of golf performance, which they can adopt as part of their own and fellow golfers’ performance development.

It is not a pre-requisite to be an elite player to succeed on the course. However, students are expected to have a keen interest in the development of elite golf performance.

Learning Environment:

Learning activities on the course are diverse, including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Students will be expected to undertake extensive independent study and research to support lectures, seminars and assessments. Students will also have access to Myerscough's virtual learning environment.

To assist in the delivery of the modules and the development of students' golf skills the College has a number of fantastic facilities. These include: a 9 hole golf course, a driving range, video analysis equipment, biomechanics RS Footscan, Science & Motion putting lab, Flightscope, Trackman, K-Vest, Indoor Golf Academy, Sports Centre and Fitness Suite, putting and chipping areas, and golf simulators (including GC2).

Assessment:

Students will face a variety of assessments including workbooks; sports science laboratory and field based testing; essays; reports, group and individual presentations, student led practical sessions and personal development files.

Progression

On successful completion of this Foundation Degree, students will have the opportunity to apply to the BSc (Hons) Golf Coaching and Performance (Top-up) degree.

Careers

What careers can you follow?

This Foundation Degree in Golf Performance leads to employment opportunities in the following fields:

• Golf Sport Science Consultant e.g. Biomechanist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nutritionist, Exercise Physiologist, Sports Psychologist
• Golf Coach
• Golf Development Programmes
• Golf Retail Industry
• Golf Professional