PGA LEVEL 3 ADVANCED TEACHING
AND COACHING: TEACHING EXAM
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, Why is it important to have students with similar skill and fitness levels, motivation and
experience for group instruction? - ANSWERSThey are more likely to benefit than a
group with abilities and interests that vary widely
What type of player is best served by individual lessons? - ANSWERSA player who
needs the instructor's full attention
What is a group lesson advantage? - ANSWERSUses others as learning resources
which builds a community of learners and team cohesion
What is the purpose of golf instruction from the standpoint of long-term lesson planning?
- ANSWERSAllows players to build from one success to the next
What is the difference between a lesson plan and a long-term developmental plan? -
ANSWERSLong-term planning is presented progressively
How does the PGA define the elite player for purposes of developing a long-term player
development plan? - ANSWERSPrimary goal of being competitive at a high level
What are the two guidelines that define both the purpose and the activities of a junior
golf development program? - ANSWERSSafety, fun and proper mechanics
What is the recommended practice regarding writing out a complete lesson plan before
beginning golf instruction? - ANSWERSMake a mental map of the instructional journey
with the student
What is the correct planning assumption behind a skill development sequence for
individual lessons? - ANSWERSMust be well conceived and properly constructed
How should teachers respond to lessons that are getting off track? - ANSWERSHave a
clear vision of the lesson's purpose
Why should one have contingency plans? - ANSWERSNo instructor can predict exactly
what will happen
What should be included in long-term player development planning? - ANSWERSA
written statement of the program's purpose and goals
What is one misconception regarding who is best qualified to teach people with a
disability or injury to play golf? - ANSWERSTeaching must come from someone that
has expertise outside of golf
AND COACHING: TEACHING EXAM
100% SOLVED
, Why is it important to have students with similar skill and fitness levels, motivation and
experience for group instruction? - ANSWERSThey are more likely to benefit than a
group with abilities and interests that vary widely
What type of player is best served by individual lessons? - ANSWERSA player who
needs the instructor's full attention
What is a group lesson advantage? - ANSWERSUses others as learning resources
which builds a community of learners and team cohesion
What is the purpose of golf instruction from the standpoint of long-term lesson planning?
- ANSWERSAllows players to build from one success to the next
What is the difference between a lesson plan and a long-term developmental plan? -
ANSWERSLong-term planning is presented progressively
How does the PGA define the elite player for purposes of developing a long-term player
development plan? - ANSWERSPrimary goal of being competitive at a high level
What are the two guidelines that define both the purpose and the activities of a junior
golf development program? - ANSWERSSafety, fun and proper mechanics
What is the recommended practice regarding writing out a complete lesson plan before
beginning golf instruction? - ANSWERSMake a mental map of the instructional journey
with the student
What is the correct planning assumption behind a skill development sequence for
individual lessons? - ANSWERSMust be well conceived and properly constructed
How should teachers respond to lessons that are getting off track? - ANSWERSHave a
clear vision of the lesson's purpose
Why should one have contingency plans? - ANSWERSNo instructor can predict exactly
what will happen
What should be included in long-term player development planning? - ANSWERSA
written statement of the program's purpose and goals
What is one misconception regarding who is best qualified to teach people with a
disability or injury to play golf? - ANSWERSTeaching must come from someone that
has expertise outside of golf
