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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
PGA Teaching and Coaching Exam
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
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
