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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan session or sessions.
  2. Brief participants.
  3. Conduct drills, activities and games.
  4. Complete post-session responsibilities.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan conduct and evaluate advanced golf drills activities and games that develop the advanced tactics and strategies of professional golf

identify participants needs

convey information about safety aspects

clarify advanced tactics and strategies to be developed

interact with participants to create a safe and positive learning environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable advanced golf drills activities and games according to participants needs and characteristics

determine players intentions and movements

analyse strengths and weaknesses of players and opponents to inform decisions

address participant difficulties in developing tactics and strategies

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organisation skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate short and long term progress

organise participants into manageable groups as appropriate for advanced golf drills activities and games to develop the advanced tactics and strategies of professional golf

language and literacy skills to

produce plans for advanced professional golf sessions

complete postgame participant and selfevaluations

give and receive feedback

teaching and coaching techniques to suit a range of participants needs characteristics and learning styles

personal advanced golf tactics and strategies to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate explain and break down tactics and strategies for participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of advanced golf to ensure safe and nondiscriminatory conduct

advanced tactics and strategies of professional golf such as pre and postshot routines shot by shot analysis and game plans for individuals and how to implement these during a game or competition

specific drills activities and games that promote the learning of tactics and strategies for professional golf in a competitive situation

psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

factors affecting skill acquisition such as stage of development and psychological status to enable the application of effective teaching and coaching techniques

equipment types characteristics and technology used for professional golf

anatomy and physiology to enable understanding of swing analysis and motion

communication systems used between players and coaches or mentors

risks commonly associated with professional golf and ways to avoid or prevent these

sitespecific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the location

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

develops a training plan and conveys relevant information explanations and demonstrations to facilitate golf activities that foster the development of the advanced tactics and strategies of professional golf

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to develop and improve advanced tactics and strategies of professional golf

uses and modifies coaching techniques drills activities and games and liaises with other coaches and support staff to improve coaching styles to cater for a range of individual learning styles

evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of safe drills activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also enable access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan coach and document golf sessions to an advanced level of performance

rules and regulations of golf such as Golf Australia publications and the Australian Sports Commission harassmentfree Sport policy

current relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills activities and games

teaching and coaching tools such as videos DVDs computers televisions whiteboards statistics books magazines handouts and the internet

a suitable location green or golf facility to conduct advanced golf sessions

a group of participants to take part in the golf sessions and games to an advanced level

suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff

equipment such as clubs and balls

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of planning processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of golf to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games during the session or sessions

observation of safe golf coaching to an advanced level and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participants needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of session plans and selfevaluations

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISSGLFA Teach the advanced skills of professional golf

SISSGLF508A Teach the advanced skills of professional golf.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Readiness may include:

appropriate levels of fitness

motor performance factors

level of arousal which will enhance performance

stable and positive approach to enjoyment and performance

psychological strengths and weaknesses.

Advanced level tactics and strategies of golf may include:

risk

shot or club selection and placement

stage of the round (holes remaining)

lie

hazards

wind

distance

hole shape

decision making and shot shape required such as trajectory

scoring

dealing with delay

pre-shot routine and the 'decision line'

dealing with poor shot results and thought stoppage

tournament tactics and round tactics

communication.

Aims and objectives may include:

developing and practicing advanced golf drills, activities and games to prepare for participation in professional golf competitions

playing in professional golf tournaments

achieving fitness targets and physical fitness

motivation

individual player techniques.

Training session may include:

aims and objectives

date, time and duration

location

resources

equipment

warm-up and cool-down

tactical and strategically based, technical or physical drills and activities

participant information

safety requirements.

Game plans may include:

hole by hole

shot by shot

shot selections

pre-match routines

pre and post shot routines.

Needs and characteristics may include:

age

cultural factors

fitness level and physical capabilities

knowledge of advanced tactics and strategies of professional golf

injuries and illnesses.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

privacy

equal opportunity

environmental regulations

harassment-free sports policies.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use, care and maintenance of equipment and golfing green

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics and behaviour.

Endorsed standards of golf may include:

the ASC Coaches Code of Conduct and other relevant policies

golf policies such as anti-doping policy, National Coaching Accreditation body's procedures manual

policies of the employer organisation.

Safety procedures may include:

group management in emergency situations

prevention of common golf injuries

equipment checking and usage

clear communication systems

clear explanations of all requirements.

Drills and activities may include:

those described in the National Activity Organisation Teaching Manual

national skills test

impact drills

entering and terminal performance tasks

posture drills

swing plane

release drills

on-course modified games such as, two ball worst ball

computer swing and or video analysis.

Games may include:

simulated game conditions

practice games or competitions.

Location may include:

golf greens

golf course and or range

open fields

golf facilities:

indoor

outdoor.

Equipment may include:

charts

mirrors

impact bags

putting alignment aids

lie boards

shafts.

Resources may include:

video camera

analysis software

golf course and or range

technological devices such as computer swing or video analysis

first aid kit.

Relevant information may include:

skill or skills focus for session or sessions

equipment and resource requirements, selection and use

safety procedures

communication systems

rules and regulations of golf

responsible and safe behaviour.

Feedback may include:

information on participant progress

any improvements needed

additional training and development opportunities

verbal, written or visual.

Risks may include:

injuries

exhaustion

dehydration.

Rules and regulations may include:

Golf Australia's women's and men's handicapping and course rating system

best practice codes of ethics and policies of organisations such as

Golf Australia

PGA of Australia

Australian Sports Commission

current editions of Rules of Golf, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and Decisions on the Rules of Golf.

Psychological preparation may include:

goal setting

visualisation

relaxation techniques

motivation techniques

focusing.

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

demonstration

giving clear and concise instructions

focusing on a single skill

breaking down skills into components

progressing through and linking skills

time management

positive reinforcement and ongoing feedback

questioning

monitoring and observing progress

assessment and evaluation

allowing time for repetition and practice of skills.

Participant's performance may include:

use of appropriate communication systems

accuracy of performance

consistency of performance

performance under pressure

attitude and behaviour.

In-game analysis may include:

monitoring the game or competition to develop and modify appropriate tactics to suit the game situation

relying on game statistics to make relevant adjustments

analysing game performances to refine coaching strategies

psychological and motivational wellbeing of players

analysis of tactical strengths and weaknesses

ability to select appropriate strokes

ability to make decisions under pressure.

Specialists may include:

biomechanics specialists

physical trainers

strength and conditioning specialists.

Statistics may include:

fairways hit

putts per hole or round

putts per greens in regulation

up and downs.