AUT - Diploma in Sport and Recreation: Golf Coaching
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Diploma in Sport and Recreation: Golf Coaching
A diploma for students with an interest in golf or golf coaching
Golf is a multi-million dollar industry that encompasses player management, event management, training and coaching. With a career as a golf coach you will ultimately help those who desire to improve their playing ability. The skills you gain will give you the ability to get the best out of yourself and others.
During your time at AUT University you will learn about exercise science, event management, professional development, skill analysis, coaching practice, and sports psychology, all of which will help you develop your career as a golf coach.
Programme Code: AK3246 (Golf)
Programme title: AK 3246 Diploma in Sport and Recreation
Pathway: Golf Coaching
Level: 5
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 27 February 2012
AUT University encourages early application.
This programme will remain open until all places have been filled.
Specialist coaching and training
Golf Coaching New Zealand
AUT and Golf Coaching New Zealand have joined in partnership to provide the highest standard of golf coaching education available. Golf Coaching New Zealand delivers practical coaching with an experienced PGA professional.
Gulf Harbour Country Club
International students will become members of the Gulf Harbour Country Club; New Zealand's premier international golf course, host of the 1998 World Cup and 2005 and 2006 New Zealand Open golf tournaments. Other students may also become members of the Gulf Harbour Country Club on payment of the appropriate membership fee to this Club if they wish. During the programme students will be coached at the Gulf Harbour Country Club twice a week by experienced New Zealand PGA golf professionals. The Club is about 40 minutes drive from the AUT North Shore Campus. Students who have membership of this Country Club can book to have a round of golf at any time without any extra charge at this facility while students who have membership at other clubs will be required to pay appropriate green fees before they are able to do this.
English language and entry requirements
Academic Knowledge
Evidence of completion of Secondary School Year 12 (High School Diploma)
English Language
For applicants whose first language is not English or Māori the Diploma in Sport and Recreation has an IELTS entry requirement of 5.5 overall (academic module) with no band less than 5.0.
For more details, please refer to English Language Requirements in AUT’s Calendar
Golf playing skill:
Entry into the Diploma practical golf paper Sporting Practice (Golf) requires students to have a golfing handicap of 18. This level of skill can be gained by study of the Foundation Golf and/or the Introduction to Sporting Practice (Golf) papers in the Certificate year.
Fees
DOMESTIC FEES
- Tuition Fee for 120 points NZ$ 4,972
- Golf Fee NZ$ 6,700 (Eligible for student loan)
covers the contribution from two PGA-registered golf professionals. Each week for 14 weeks students will have:
- a 4-hour session to play a round of golf;
- 3 x 2 hour sessions of instruction - depending on abilities and activity this would be a mix of group and individual instruction;
- additional informal golf driving range sessions arranged at student convenience and depending on weather; and
- entry to a student golf competition at the end of each semester
All fees are subject to change
INTERNATIONAL FEES
- AUT International Tuition Fee NZ$ 20,200
- Golf Fee NZ$ 6,700
- Membership to Gulf Harbour Country Club NZ$ 2,550 (first year international students only)
covers the contribution from two PGA-registered golf professionals. Each week for 14 weeks students will have:
- a 4-hour session to play a round of golf;
- 3 x 2 hour sessions of instruction - depending on abilities and activity this would be a mix of group and individual instruction;
- additional informal golf driving range sessions arranged at student convenience and depending on weather; and
- entry to a student golf competition at the end of each semester
All fees are subject to change
Documents needed for your application
- Evidence of Completion of Secondary School year 12 or equivalent
- Applicants must be over 18 years at commencement of programme
- AUT Application form (complete)
- Three current passport photos
- Certified copies of original academic documents
- Certified copy of passport or birth certificate
- A brief statement describing why you wish to study this programme Certified copy of the applicant’s golf handicap
- Certification of skills in English Language for students for whom English or Maori is not their first language (as described above)
Note: Students must provide evidence that they are a member of an approved golf club at the beginning of their course of studies.
CONTACT (Domestic students)
LINDA PURDY
School of Sport & Recreation
AUT University
Private Bag 92006
Auckland 1142
Ph: (09) 921 9999 ext 7840
Fax: 09 921 9960
Email: linda.purdy@aut.ac.nz
CONTACT (International students)
FURTHER STUDIES
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation and Bachelor of Business (conjoint)
PAPERS
Core
514001 Core Studies
514002 Introduction to Managing and Quality Service
515407 Exercise Principles
515556 Coaching Practice
515558 Achievement and Motivation in Sport and Recreation
515310 Programme & Event Management
515030 Sporting Practice II (Specialty)
AND ONE of:
515023 Exercise Prescription & Assessment
515026 Sports Analysis