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PGA Teaching and Coaching Level 1
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
max # of goals per lesson
Ans: 3
Kick point
Ans: Kick point is the point in the shaft
where the degree of bending is greatest. Lower kick points are located
nearer the clubhead, and
produce higher launch and higher spin. Higher kick points are farther up
the shaft toward the
butt, and produce lower launch and lower spin.
Shortening a club has what what affect on lie angle?
Ans: ***
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Learning progresses more slowly the further you get into the
advanced stages
Ans: True
What happens as you advance through the learning stages?
Ans: More autonomous, less cognitive
Feet placement is a...
Ans: Preference
Timing is independent of sequence (T/F)
Ans: False
Left wrist action affects distance (T/F)
Ans: False
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Second lever in the swing
Ans: 90 degrees of left arm
Practicing a drill, using a training aid, or testing a
new swing method only helps if the student needs it to develop golf
skills properly (T/F)
Ans: True
Incorporating competition can motivate students.
Ans: True
Early childhood is a period when children like to play, experiment
and explore
Ans: True
The lesson should include no more than five main POINTS (not goals)
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Ans: True
Pull slice (out to in path, closed face to target) - T/F
Ans: False
How to keep a students attention?
Ans: Clearly signal changes, maintain pace, variety
First thing to do in lesson is to decide on the activities - T/F
Ans: False - establish goals
Activities come before lesson goals - T/F
Ans: False
A student's improved performance by the end of the first lesson is
evidence that learning has occurred.
PGA Teaching and Coaching Level 1
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
max # of goals per lesson
Ans: 3
Kick point
Ans: Kick point is the point in the shaft
where the degree of bending is greatest. Lower kick points are located
nearer the clubhead, and
produce higher launch and higher spin. Higher kick points are farther up
the shaft toward the
butt, and produce lower launch and lower spin.
Shortening a club has what what affect on lie angle?
Ans: ***
,2 | Page
Learning progresses more slowly the further you get into the
advanced stages
Ans: True
What happens as you advance through the learning stages?
Ans: More autonomous, less cognitive
Feet placement is a...
Ans: Preference
Timing is independent of sequence (T/F)
Ans: False
Left wrist action affects distance (T/F)
Ans: False
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Second lever in the swing
Ans: 90 degrees of left arm
Practicing a drill, using a training aid, or testing a
new swing method only helps if the student needs it to develop golf
skills properly (T/F)
Ans: True
Incorporating competition can motivate students.
Ans: True
Early childhood is a period when children like to play, experiment
and explore
Ans: True
The lesson should include no more than five main POINTS (not goals)
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Ans: True
Pull slice (out to in path, closed face to target) - T/F
Ans: False
How to keep a students attention?
Ans: Clearly signal changes, maintain pace, variety
First thing to do in lesson is to decide on the activities - T/F
Ans: False - establish goals
Activities come before lesson goals - T/F
Ans: False
A student's improved performance by the end of the first lesson is
evidence that learning has occurred.
