PGA Level 3 Study Guide - 3.0 Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
How is the transfer affect most likely to influence the situation where a player with an
over the top down swing has been taught to drop the club below the shaft plane? -
-Their neural negatively transfer or interfere with the performance of the new
swing.
Does cognitively rehearsing procedural skills at a faster rate before physically
performing them interfere with the benefits of mental practice? - -False, Practicing
at a faster rate helps remember the steps they need to perform.
What is one misconception regarding who is best qualified to teach people with a
disability or injury to play golf? - -That teaching/coaching must come from a
person from outside golf. PGA pros can teach players on any skill level, any age/body
type, and regardless of ability.
What is the four stage sequence for correcting problem solving? - -1. Joint
problem solving. 2. Reinforced problem solving. 3. Final decision making. 4. Termination
of employment.
What are the four delegation strategies? - -Involving(Experienced & Resistant),
supporting(Experinced & Enthusiatic), convincing(Inexperinced & Resistant) &
Directing(Inexperinced & Enthusiatic)
,What is an example of a pre-swing adjustment? - -Posture, ball position, grip,
alignment
What adjustments are recommended prior to making in-swing adjustments? - -
Pre-swing
How can a student overcome negative effect or interference in competitive pressure
situations? - -Increase practice under pressure & playing conditions
What is lacking when newly introduced swing changes are lost between lessons? -
-Practice/play
What types of changes are easiest to learn and often result in rapid improvement in
performance? - -Pre-swing corrections
What is the most important shot in golf? - -The next one
What is one way that players can achieve realistic goals? - -Set realistic goals
What is recommended immediate post-shot means for controlling one's emotions
following a poor shot? - -Post-shot routine
What do pre and post-shot routines provide? - -Stay in present/manage emotions
What pre-shot routine problem could cause a poor shot outcome? - -Club,
distance, target, alignment, ball position
What must one learn in order to gain the benefits of the progressive muscle relaxation
technique? - -How to recognize undesirable tension & then relax it
, Why is it important to have students with similar skill and fitness levels, motivation and
experience for group instruction? - -More likely to benefit
What type of player is best served by individual lessons? - -Advanced player
What is a group lesson advantage? - -Team Cohesion, increased learning and
spirit
What is the correct planning assumption behind a skill development sequence for
individual lessons? - -Sequence info, skills with well developed plan
How should teachers respond to lessons that are getting off track? - -Clear vision
of lesson purpose, back to goal
Why should one have contingency plans? - -In case lesson goes in a different
direction
What should be included in Long term player development planning? - -Written
programs, purpose and goals, key skills, knowledge
What is the purpose of golf instruction from the standpoint of long-term lesson planning?
- -Improve performance
What is the difference between a lesson plan and a long-term developmental plan? -
-Long term over multiple lessons
How does the PGA define the elite player for purposes of developing a long-term player
development plan? - -Someone that is competitive at a high level. Playing on high
Answers Graded A+
How is the transfer affect most likely to influence the situation where a player with an
over the top down swing has been taught to drop the club below the shaft plane? -
-Their neural negatively transfer or interfere with the performance of the new
swing.
Does cognitively rehearsing procedural skills at a faster rate before physically
performing them interfere with the benefits of mental practice? - -False, Practicing
at a faster rate helps remember the steps they need to perform.
What is one misconception regarding who is best qualified to teach people with a
disability or injury to play golf? - -That teaching/coaching must come from a
person from outside golf. PGA pros can teach players on any skill level, any age/body
type, and regardless of ability.
What is the four stage sequence for correcting problem solving? - -1. Joint
problem solving. 2. Reinforced problem solving. 3. Final decision making. 4. Termination
of employment.
What are the four delegation strategies? - -Involving(Experienced & Resistant),
supporting(Experinced & Enthusiatic), convincing(Inexperinced & Resistant) &
Directing(Inexperinced & Enthusiatic)
,What is an example of a pre-swing adjustment? - -Posture, ball position, grip,
alignment
What adjustments are recommended prior to making in-swing adjustments? - -
Pre-swing
How can a student overcome negative effect or interference in competitive pressure
situations? - -Increase practice under pressure & playing conditions
What is lacking when newly introduced swing changes are lost between lessons? -
-Practice/play
What types of changes are easiest to learn and often result in rapid improvement in
performance? - -Pre-swing corrections
What is the most important shot in golf? - -The next one
What is one way that players can achieve realistic goals? - -Set realistic goals
What is recommended immediate post-shot means for controlling one's emotions
following a poor shot? - -Post-shot routine
What do pre and post-shot routines provide? - -Stay in present/manage emotions
What pre-shot routine problem could cause a poor shot outcome? - -Club,
distance, target, alignment, ball position
What must one learn in order to gain the benefits of the progressive muscle relaxation
technique? - -How to recognize undesirable tension & then relax it
, Why is it important to have students with similar skill and fitness levels, motivation and
experience for group instruction? - -More likely to benefit
What type of player is best served by individual lessons? - -Advanced player
What is a group lesson advantage? - -Team Cohesion, increased learning and
spirit
What is the correct planning assumption behind a skill development sequence for
individual lessons? - -Sequence info, skills with well developed plan
How should teachers respond to lessons that are getting off track? - -Clear vision
of lesson purpose, back to goal
Why should one have contingency plans? - -In case lesson goes in a different
direction
What should be included in Long term player development planning? - -Written
programs, purpose and goals, key skills, knowledge
What is the purpose of golf instruction from the standpoint of long-term lesson planning?
- -Improve performance
What is the difference between a lesson plan and a long-term developmental plan? -
-Long term over multiple lessons
How does the PGA define the elite player for purposes of developing a long-term player
development plan? - -Someone that is competitive at a high level. Playing on high
