PGA Teaching and Coaching Exam
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A teacher determines that a student better relates to internal motor
imagery, what technique would be most successful for this student?
Ans: Some type of evaluation of their current imagery skill from an
internal perspective
What is the cognitive rehearsal of a physical activity in the absence
of any observable muscle movement?
Ans: Mental Practice
What is a concise experience in which a player uses all her sense to
create or recreate the execution of a motor skill in the players mind?
Ans: Motor imagery
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A student relates primarily to which type of imagery if she is unable
to learn from a face on video of her swing?
Ans: Internal imagery
A student relates primarily to which type of imagery if she is able to
learn from a face on video of their swing?
Ans: External imagery
Does rehearsing procedural skills at a faster rate before physically
preforming them interfere with benefits of mental practice?
Ans: No
What is the definition of modeling when used for teaching or
coaching?
Ans: The use of a demonstration as a means of conveying information on
how to perform a motor skill
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When is mental practice and motor imagery most effective?
Ans: When used as a supplement for physical practice
What is the best way for beginners to improve shot performance?
Ans: Physical practice combined with mental imagery
Which condition enhances the benefits of mental practice?
Ans: Motivated, purpose, right things, right way, right amount, right
feedback
Based on research, at what speed should a skill be mentally
rehearsed prior to physical performance?
Ans: The same speed
What situation justifies substituting mental practice for physical
activity?
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Ans: Only when the student cannot physically practice
What makes cognitive hypothesis an effective learning tool?
Ans: Shows where to focus your attention
What is an example of retroactive transfer?
Ans: Having a putting stroke, learning a new putting stroke, and then
trying to go back to the old stroke with effects from the new one
What is the influence of a previous skill on the current skill to be
learned, regardless if the influence is positive or negative?
Ans: Proactive transfer
Addison has acquired a new student, who previously played ice
hockey. During the opening interview, Addison asked questions to
find out ways he can take advantage of previous learning, what skills