PGA PGM 3.0 Level 3 Advanced Teaching & Coaching Practice Questions & Answers 2026–2027

PGA PGM 3.0 Level 3 Advanced Teaching &
Coaching Practice Questions & Answers 2026–2027

1. A teacher determines that a student better relates to internal motor im-
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agery. What technique would be most successful for this student?: Usinginternal
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imagery.Playerimagineswhattheyseeandfeelwhentheyexecutetheswingfromtheperformer'sperspective
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2. What is the cognitive rehearsal of a physical activity in the absence of any
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observablemuscularmovement?:Mentalpractice
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3. Whatisaconsciousexperienceinwhichaplayerusesallhersensestocreate or
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recreatetheexecutionofamotorskillintheplayer'smind?:Motorimagery
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4. A student relates primarily to which type of imagery if she is unable to learn froma
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face-onvideoofherswing?:Externalimagery
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5. A student relates primarily to which type of imagery if she is able to learn froma
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face-onvideoofherswing?:Internalimagery
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6. Does cognitively rehearsing procedural skills at a fast rate before physically
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performing them interfere with the benefits of mental practice?: Practicing at a faster rate
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helps to remember the steps they need to perform
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7. What is the definition of modeling when used for teaching and coaching?: The use of a
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demonstration as a means of conveying information about how to perform a motor skill. (Observational learning,usedin
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8. Whenismentalpracticeandmotorimagerymosteffective?:Whenusedinconjunc-tion
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with physical practice
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9. What is the best way for beginners to improve their shot performance?: Com-bine
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mental and physical practice
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10. Whatmakes'cognitivehypothesis'aneffectivelearningtool?:Helpsidentifywhat to do
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and where to focus attention
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11. Which condition enhances the benefits of mental practice?: Cognitivehypothesis l l l l l l l l l




12. Based on research, at what speed should a skill be mentally rehearsed prior to actual l l l l l l l l l l l l l l




performance?: The same as actual performance (the same speed)
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13. What is an effective means of helping a beginner to use motor imagery to
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improve performance?: Combine with physical performance
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14. What situation justifies substituting mental practice for physical practice?-
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: When the student cannot physically practice
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, l mental and physical practice?: Recallpastshots,executepriormemory
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