Improve Your Mental Game – On the Course and in the Classroom
As a golf student at the National University Golf Academy, you will develop your golf skills while earning accredited coursework and degrees in Professional Golf Management programs and Sport Psychology. You will work with other students in on-course and online seminars as you improve your game and develop your national and international networks of golf professionals.
Golf Education Programs at the National University Golf Academy include:
High School Program
In partnership with the Golf Academy, National University Virtual High School takes high school golf to a new level by offering an introductory golf-focused curriculum to its students and is the provider of golf school coursework for high school students who wish to pursue credit toward graduation.
Non-Degree Programs
For students who do not seek a degree yet want to earn professional credentials in the golf industry, we offer two certificate programs. The Professional Golf Management Certificate provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in the golf industry; the Advanced Professional Golf Management Certificate prepares students for management opportunities in golf operations and marketing.
Associate of Arts Program
To prepare students for careers in golf course management, we offer an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Professional Golf Management. This degree provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in the golf industry. Coursework focuses on management, playing proficiency, and an understanding of the importance of wellness and peak performance.
Bachelor of Arts Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology degree program offers a comprehensive introduction to the contemporary discipline of sports psychology. The degree offers students a concentration in Professional Golf Management or Applied Sport Psychology. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level coaching positions or admission to graduate psychology programs.
High School Sport Psychology Labs
We host free regular sport psychology labs for high school coaches and athletes. The labs introduce the mental skills necessary for elite athletic performance and provide techniques such as visualization, goal setting and team dynamics, to assist coaches and athletes in achieving their goals. The labs offer lectures and practical exercises, as well as the opportunity to develop a performance project to assist athletic and coaching excellence.