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Sport - Golf Advanced Apprenticeship BTEC Diploma Level 3 (Sept '12)
Golf Apprenticeship in Brighton
Course code: B1267
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: BTEC Diploma
Starting and ending month: September to June
Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Course duration: 2 years
Time of day: All day
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College East, Lindfield Golf Club
Course aims:
This course is an Advanced Apprenticeship in Golf, that consists of the following elements;
* BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport
* Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication OR Application of Number
The course is designed for golf players with single figure handicaps, that want a career in golf, whether that be in playing or teaching.
This is a full time course with all of the delivery based at Lindfield golf club. There is a full integration of all the elements of the course, designed around the golf industry that will enable students to progress in to this field of employment.
To find out more about our Sport department follow the link
www.ccb.ac.uk/public/college-life/sport
Course content:
Core Units:
- Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
- The Physiology of Fitness
- Assessing Risk in Sport
- Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Specialist Units:
- Fitness Training and Programming
- Practical Team Sports
- Exercise Health and Lifestyle
- Sports Coaching
- Sports Development
- Individual Sports
- Sports Nutrition
- Psychology for Sports Performance
- Sports Injuries
Facilities for students:
The Golf Course - 5957 yards, Par 70, SSS 68
It is a parkland course in the Sussex Weald founded in 1990 and designed by Patrick Tallack.
The course tests and rewards skilled golfers yet still enables the enthusiastic amateur to enjoy a good game. It presents well-drained fairways and greens and excellent year-round playing conditions maintained by quality staff. It is surrounded by sites of outstanding natural beauty and is bordered on its southerly side by the River Ouse.
There are water hazards on the 5th, 13th, 14th and 18th. The finishing holes have every attribute: the 417 yard 14th is a character builder with a longish second shot to an elevated green with out of bounds on the right and the 413 yard 18th has a lake in front of the green.
Tutors:
PGA Master Professional, Denis Pugh:
The college’s master professional shot to fame as the coach of eight time European tour Order of Merit winner Colin Montgomerie. Denis is also coach to both Francesco and Edoardo Molinari and his expertise is showcased twice a week on Sky Sports show ‘Golf Night’.
Paul Lyons:
Paul Lyons is a former tour player and the man behind the college. He was voted PGA South Region coach of the year 2007 and is the former coach to the Sussex under 16 squad. Paul has recently qualifed as a TPI Level 1 Instructor.
Awarding Body: N/A
Entry Requirements:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or better or an equivalent level 2 qualification (eg BTEC or City & Guilds). It is desirable to have a level 2 qualification in English (eg GCSE grade C or better) and in a subject related to your chosen area of study.
You will also be required to attend Golf trials and be playing from a single handicap.
Interview for entry: Interview required
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
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There is a substantial additional costs for this course that include a residential visit to Spain for winter coaching
Financial assistance information.
How to apply for full-time courses.
Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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