UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

  1. Awarding Institution / Body
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
/ MyerscoughCollege
  1. University School/Centre
/ School of Sport and Wellbeing
  1. External Accreditation
/ N/A
  1. Title of Final Award
/ Foundation Degree Science Golf Performance
  1. Modes of Attendance offered
/ Full-time
  1. UCAS Code
/ C601
  1. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
/ QAA Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism 2008
Foundation Degree Benchmark
  1. Other external influences
/ External liaison with governing bodies, organisations (TPI, CHEK Institute, UKSCA), professional teams, local authority, private sector responses.
  1. Date of production/revision of this form
/ 20 June 2013
  1. Aims of the Programme

  • Provide an intellectually stimulating and vocationally relevant programme that will enable students to gain skills, knowledge and experience that will prepare them to work in the area of golf performance both at national and international level.

  • Deliver a series of modules that address vocational development with specific reference to employability and entrepreneurship within the golf performance sector. The programme will provide an underpinning subject knowledge of golf performance that will afford opportunities for academic progression e.g. BA (Hons) Top-up and Post-graduate opportunities

  • Promote an ethos of self-development and self-management, enabling the identification of ongoing professional development needs and strategies for achievement. Students will acquire a plethora of sports science related skills and experiences which are applied to the elite level of golf performance.

  1. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1.Analyse the concepts of golf performance, within the core disciplines of physiology, biomechanics psychology, nutrition and strength and conditioning.
A2.Explore and evaluate key skills relevant to providing golf performance support.
A3.Discuss the role of golf performance support through both academic and professional practice.
A4.Identify, evaluate and apply research techniques in order to analyse problems, answer questions and formulate solutions in academic and vocational contexts.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Modes of delivery include teacher-led lectures, student-led seminars and workshops, laboratory sessions, practical sport activities, and group and individual tutorial sessions. Student learning is encouraged and supported by Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), reflective practice and study groups. Peer assessment and learning is used extensively to aid student development.
Assessment methods
Workbooks; short notes; laboratory and field based testing; essays; reports of various types e.g. practical reports, summaries, data analysis; group and individual presentations, student led practical sessions. VLE based interactive summaries are also utilised for several modules.
B.Subject-specific skills
B1.Plan, design and execute practical activities using appropriate techniques and procedures. These include the implementation and analysis of sports science measurements.
B2.Undertake practical work with due regard for safety and risk assessment within the performance sector of golf.
B3.Assess the moral, ethical, environmental and legal issues that underpin the provision of golf support services at both national and international level.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Modes of delivery include teacher-led lectures, student-led seminars and workshops, laboratory and field sessions, practical sport activities, and group and individual tutorial sessions. Student learning is encouraged and supported by VLE, reflective practice and study groups.
Assessment methods
Practical Assessments with supporting documents; laboratory and field based testing; reports of various types e.g. practical reports, summaries, data analysis; group and individual presentations, student led practical sessions.
C.Thinking Skills
C1.Research and assess subject specific facts, theories, principles and concepts.
C2.Analyse, assess and evaluate evidence.
C3.Apply knowledge to the solution of familiar and unfamiliar problems.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Thinking skills are developed throughout all modules. The variety of teaching and learning experiences include workbooks; laboratory and field based testing; reports of various types e.g. practical reports, summaries, data analysis; group and individual presentations, student led practical sessions, consultancies and the provision of support services.
Assessment methods
Essays; group and individual presentations, Personal Development Files.
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1.Evidence communication, interaction, group and presentation skills
D2.Demonstrate numeracy, IT and apply problem-solving skills.
D3.Plan and take responsibility for their own learning through reflection and identifying continuing professional development opportunities
Teaching and Learning Methods
Wider and transferable skills are developed throughout all modules. The variety of teaching and learning experiences offered will facilitate the student’s experience greatly. Peer assessment is strongly encouraged and used to develop performance during assessments.
Assessment methods
Workbooks; essays; group and individual presentations, Personal Development Files.
13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 5 / LS2518 / Research Development / 20 / FdSc Golf Performance
Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level 5.
MR2200 / Work Project / 20
LS2610 / Essentials of Training and Conditioning for Golf / 20
LS2611 / Skill Development for Golf / 20
LS2612 / Applied Sports Science for Golf / 20
LS2609 / Methods of Performance Analysis for Golf / 20
Level 4 / LS1515 / Applied Golf Coaching / 20 / Foundation Certificate Golf Performance
Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or above.
MR1200 / Work Skills Development / 20
LS1619 / Introduction to Golf Biomechanics / 20
LS1620 / Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription for Golf / 20
LS1622 / Introduction to Sports Psychology for Golf / 20
LS1621 / Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology for Golf / 20
15.Personal Development Planning
Personal Development Planning is an essential component of the course. The course will help students recognise the importance of being proactive within their own personal development. The course will help develop key personal and transferable skills which promote employability, entrepreneurship, academic excellence, professional development and global citizenship.
Each student will be allocated a Personal Tutor with whom students will be encouraged to develop skills for independent learning and reflection on student’s academic, personal and professional development. Students will meet with their personal tutor at least twice per semester to develop short and long-term goals, review and plan their progress on the course and discuss their future career path.
Each student group has a weekly timetabled and structured course tutorial which will be used to develop generic personal, employability and academic skills with student groups. An on-line scheme of work, together with web based and other support materials, is available to staff and students alike in the delivery of these tutorial sessions.
Students have access to a wide range of personal development advisory services through the ‘Core’ including careers, financial advice, pastoral support and help with study skills. Students have access to the student support services at the University through the ‘I’, ‘Futures’ and ‘WISER’ study skills.
Students on Foundation Degrees are also encouraged to reflect on their personal and professional development within a professional setting through the Work Skills Development module and subsequently the Work Project module. These modules will further help students plan realistically for career progression and manage their own career development.
All students will also have access to the College ‘Learn2Work’ programme and activities that contribute to ensuring employability of our students can also count towards the ‘Learn2Work’ awards.
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
120 UCAS Tariff points from one of the following:
  • 2 A-levels (at least one at C)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at PPP
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma at MP
  • 2 Scottish Highers at minimum C or above
  • 3 Irish Highers at minimum C or above
  • NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points
AS levels and Scottish Intermediate 2s may be used to contribute to entry requirements but they are not sufficient for entry on their own. Alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively.
Consideration will be given to non-traditional qualifications and relevant work experience. Applicants are encouraged to produce evidence of their potential to benefit from the course. Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) for certain modules will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants who do not hold a Level 3 qualification but have extensive relevant experience may be offered opportunity to undertake a pre-entry assignment to demonstrate ability to study at the required level.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.
All offers may be subject to successful interview.
17.Key sources of information about the programme
  • UCAS:

  • MyerscoughCollege web site:

  • MyerscoughCollege higher education prospectus:

  • Course fact sheet:

  • Course Tutor: Adam Smith

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18.Curriculum Skills Map
Ticks indicate where individual Programme Learning Outcomes will be assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding / Subject-specific skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / B1 / B2 / B3 / C1 / C2 / C3 / D1 / D2 / D3
5 / LS2518 / Research Development / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
MR2200 / Work Project / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
LS2610 / Essentials of Training and Conditioning for Golf / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
LS2611 / Skill Development for Golf / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
LS2612 / Applied Sports Science for Golf / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
LS2609 / Methods of Performance Analysis for Golf / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
4 / LS1515 / Applied Golf Coaching / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
MR1200 / Work Skills Development / COMP /  /  /  / 
LS1619 / Introduction to Golf Biomechanics / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
LS1620 / Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription for Golf / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
LS1622 / Introduction to Sports Psychology for Golf / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
LS1621 / Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology for Golf / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 

Note:Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks

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