LPGA National Education Program Series - Certification Tracks
For over 50 years, the LPGA has developed and enhanced golf education for teachers and coaches of the game. The role of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) as a leader in the golf industry for teaching and coaching development is reflected in the LPGA National Education Program Series (NEP), the most comprehensive and dynamic teacher education series in the industry. The LPGA Education and Research Advisory Board has expanded the LPGA NEP Series to include coaching and managerial leadership education. With the additional educational offerings, the LPGA NEP now offers three specialty education tracks:
As in the original NEP Series, the LPGA Education Research and Advisory Board utilizes research-based theory that has identified the core competencies required to be an effective teacher, coach, and managerial leader, and incorporates interactive practical applications of these competencies to the golf industry in the program content.Each education track consists of three levels:
The Level I program is the core program for all three specialty tracks. The Level II program in a specialty track must be completed before attending the Level III program in the same track.
Eligibility
- Individuals in the LPGA T&CP application process are required to complete Level I and then Level II and Level III in their chosen education track as part of their LPGA T&CP Class A certification process. Current LPGA T&CP members
- For LPGA T&CP members who joined the LPGA after January 1, 1997, all three levels of the NEP Series are required. Current LPGA T&CP Class A members seeking a secondary certification are not required to complete Level I, but must complete Level II prior to Level III in the same track, in addition to meeting the Level I and Level II Self Study and Evaluation requirements.
- Current LPGA T&CP members who wish to attend a program that is not required as part of their certification, are not required to complete Level I, but must complete Level II prior to Level III in the same track.
- Non-LPGA members who are interested in the further development of their teaching, coaching or management skills. Although Level I will not be required by these individuals, it is highly recommended. Level II in an education track must be completed prior to Level III in that same track.
Program Format
All programs are interactive in nature, balancing theory and practice. Concepts presented in the classroom through dynamic audio-visual presentations are applied thorough "hands on" learning experiences, either at the practice facility or in real-life simulations. The NEP I-Core Education and the NEP II program are four (4) days in length and the NEP III program is three (3) days in length. The hours for all programs are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and participants are expected to attend all sessions with no late arrivals or early departures.
- All programs are open to all LPGA members, LPGA IAPs, and non-LPGA members. A minimum of 18 and a maximum of 25 individuals per program are admitted. The registration deadline date is 6 weeks prior to the program start date. On the registration deadline date all registrations received will be sorted in the order listed below and then by date of registration receipt.
- T&CP Individuals in the Application Process (IAPs), Apprentice and Class B members pursuing their primary specialty. LPGA Class A members pursuing a secondary specialty. Other LPGA members.
- Non-LPGA members.
Any registrations received after the registration deadline date will be accepted on a first come basis. Cancellations must be received at LPGA Headquarters via mail, facsimile or email.
- Cancellations made less than 3 weeks prior to the programs start date will incur a $350 penalty.
Dress Code: Casual business attire or professional golf attire is appropriate for all program sessions.
Program Materials: Instructional materials are provided. Participants should, however, bring a notebook and other program-specific items as indicated in program requirements.
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"The LPGA program is the most comprehensive and inspiring experience an LPGA member can have. Not only does it teach the professional about how to make their students better, it teaches us about our own inner self and how to be a better person."
— Shelly Haywood
University of Arizona Women's Assistant Golf Coach,
Tucson, Arizona;
LPGA T&CP 2005 Coach of the Year |
LPGA NEP I-Core Education
Program Objectives
- To introduce the participants to the philosophy and knowledge base adopted by the LPGA T&CP Membership for teaching, coaching and managerial leadership. To provide a knowledge base and facilitate development of the communication skills required for leadership and success within the golf industry. To provide the participants with a knowledge base in the areas of fitness, biomechanics and kinetics of the golf skills and equipment fitting fundamentals. To introduce and facilitate development of the psychological aspects for optimal performance.
- To present the LPGA policies, standards and components of professionalism and personal development.
Individuals attending this program will be introduced to the philosophy and knowledge base essential for becoming a new teacher, coach, or manager within the golf industry. Concepts are presented using golf specific research and theory with practical application to enhance the learning process. Foundational by design, LPGA NEP I is an excellent start for a career in golf.This program is required by all LPGA T&CP Individuals in the Application Process (IAP); and is highly recommended for individuals interested in a position within the golf industry so that they can begin the process of teaching, coaching or managerial leadership mastery.
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"Anyone teaching should attend the NEP classes. If they don't, they will be shortchanging their teaching skills."
— Kerri Clark
Director of Instruction
Henderson, Nevada |
The NEP's were the most useful learning experience in my life. The way the program is designed and layered one upon the other is really brilliant. At the conclusion of NEP III, I felt that I'd had a very well-rounded and well-designed golf learning program. I really loved it and wish there were more!
— Marvol Barnard
Green Valley, Arizona |
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T&CP Membership Classification Requirements
Requirements to Become an LPGA T&CP Member
NEP II - III Managerial Leadership
NEP II - III Coaching
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