AUT - Diploma in Sport and Recreation - Golf Coaching
Diploma in Sport and Recreation - Golf Coaching
Specialising in 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)
Level: 5
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: February 28, 2011
AUT University encourages early application.
This programme will remain open until all places have been filled.
FACILITIES
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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. If domestic students wish to become members of the Gulf Harbour Country Club they will need to pay the $2,563 Membership Fee to Gulf Harbour Country Club. During the programme students will be coached at the Gulf Harbour Country Club twice a week by experienced New Zealand PGA golf professionals. The Club is about 40 minutes drive from the AUT North Shore Campus. Students can book to have a round of golf at any time without any extra charge at this facility.
AUT Swing Clinic
A new 8 bay swing clinic is located behind the AUT Sport & Fitness Centre. Full biomechanical analysis of your golf swings with report and follow up with a golf professional is available and gives you an opportunity to practice your swing and improve your handicap.
AUT Sport & Fitness Centre
The AUT Sport & Fitness Centre is a state-of-the-art facility which incorporates:
- Weight and fitness studio
- Large multi sports stadium with Olympic standard floor
- Human performance laboratory
- Strength testing laboratory
- Dance studio
- Seminar rooms
- Other services available within the AUT Sport & Fitness Centre include: physiotherapy clinic, sports medicine, sports nutrition services and café.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
English Language to IELTS (academic module) 5.5 overall (with no band less than 5.0) or recognised equivalent and
Golf Handicap less than 18
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. For more details, please refer to English Language Requirements in AUT’s Academic Calendar or visit www.aut.ac.nz/calendar.
DOMESTIC FEES
Tuition Fee for 120 points NZ$ 4,972
*Golf Fee NZ$ 6,500
*AUT Golf Swing Clinic & Gym Fee NZ$ 1,000
* not eligible for student loan
All fees are subject to change
INTERNATIONAL FEES
AUT International Tuition Fee NZ$ 19,000
Golf Fee NZ$ 6,500
Membership to Gulf Harbour Country Club NZ$ 2,563
Membership to the AUT Golf Swing Clinic & Gym NZ$ 1,000
All fees are subject to change
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 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
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)
Please click here to visit the International students website
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
Semester 2
515556 Coaching Practice
515558 Achievement and Motivation in Sport and Recreation
515310 Programme & Event Management
AND TWO of:
515023 Exercise Prescription & Assessment
515026 Sports Analysis
515030 Sporting Practice II (Specialty)