Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Golf Coaching) - AUT University

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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.

Beginners to Golf and/or to English can commence their study with the year long Certificate in Sport & Recreation - specialising in golf coaching. On the completion of this programme those students who achieve an IELTS score of 5.5 or its equivalent, are eligible to enter the Diploma in Sport and Recreation.

Programme Code: AK3761 (Golf)
Level: 4
Points: 60
Duration: One year full time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 January 2008 / 27 June 2008

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

FACILITIES

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 deliver practical coaching with an experienced PGA professional.

Gulf Harbour Country Club
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. 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) 4.5 overall (with no band less than 4.0)

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. 

INTERNATIONAL FEES

AUT International Tuition Fee NZ$ 16,100
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

FURTHER STUDIES

Diploma in Sport and Recreation specialising in Golf Coaching

PAPERS

Semester 1

154021, 154023 Certificate in English
513507 Fitness Foundations
514002 Introduction to Managing Quality Service
515019 Sporting Practice 1

Semester 2

154022, 154024 Certificate in English
514006 Introduction to Coaching Practice
513507 Fitness Foundations
515019 Sporting Practice 1