All scholars on the Sutton Coldfield Golf will enrol on a Programme of Study which is aligned to their Qualifications on Entry. Scholars will have 10-14 hours of Technical Golf Development complimentary to the assessment provided by the Full Time Coach, Individual and Team League and Match play Events combined with Tutorial, Purposeful Work Experience, Maths* or English* (Subject to QoE) alongside their selected Academic Pathway.

Pathway 1

This vocational sport specific pathway develops skills and knowledge by studying a wide range of sports related topics. These will enable the learner to understand key elements and components within the Sport Industry.  On this programme, you can develop your knowledge using examples from specifically the Golf Industry but generally across the Sports Industry. Units that you will study may include:

Key Modules for Sports Science include:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Sports Nutrition
• Sports Psychology
• Fitness Testing

Pathway 2

Scholars may opt to study on an A’ Level or Vocational Programme. Scholars can select a suitable A Level Subject Combination e.g. Business, Geography & Sports Science subject to availability, subject location and timetabling. This pathway will require further discussion during an interview prior to an offer of a place on the programme. Scholars can also choose to study in a vocational area e.g. Business as a full-time course and combine with the Golf Academy.

Pathway 3

Scholars who do not meet the Level 3 Entry requirements can still gain a place on the Golf Academy but will have to Study a Level 1 or 2 qualification in a College Tutor Group which is not exclusive to the Club Academy.