HNC Professional Golf

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

4T80

Application Fee

GBP 25

Campuses

Elmwood

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

HNC Professional Golf

About

Throughout the course you will develop competencies in key skills required for employment in the industry or progression to degree level study. You will gain an understanding of coaching theories, scientific principles relating to skill acquisition and fitness as well as the importance of research informing effective practice.

You will develop an understanding and gain experience of coaching beginners and improvers and working with mixed ability groups in golf. You will develop an awareness of retail, finance, course maintenance and the wider operations required to run a golf facility.

On completion of this course you will be prepared for employment as an assistant golf professional or you can progress to the HND year or entry to a related degree programme.

This course will help you gain an understanding of coaching theories and scientific principles relating to skill acquisition and fitness.

You will gain the knowledge and understanding of the principles of golf coaching and the sports science which supports performance in golf.

You will develop skills, knowledge and understanding of working with beginner and improver performers in golf and how to analyse and develop performance using a range of coaching methods and equipment.

You will also gain the necessary knowledge and understanding of operational and management considerations for working in the golf industry.

Disciplines

Golf

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Certificate in Professional Golf or relevant other National Certificate, or 2 Highers and evidence of regular participation in golf, for example handicap and club membership.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000

Application Fee

GBP 25

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.

Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.