Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to teach and develop the tactics and strategies to play golf at the professional level in a competitive situation. This unit focuses on planning, conducting and evaluating drills, activities and games to develop the advanced tactics and strategies of golf.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those intending to pursue a career as a golf coach at an international level. This includes observing high performance athletes to determine the level of instruction required, and planning, conducting and evaluating high performance individualised training programs. This also involves supervising practice sessions and providing in-competition assistance to golfers and conducting post-competition analysis of both performance and strategy.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Plan session or sessions. |
1.1. Assess participant's readiness and current knowledge of advanced level golf tactics and strategies in order to determine session aims and objectives . 1.2. Develop a training session and game plan to develop the tactics and strategies of professional golf according to participant's needs and characteristics , relevant legislation , organisational policies and procedures and endorsed standards promoted by golf . 1.3. Identify safety procedures associated with advance golf drills , activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.4. Select and access location , equipment and resources according to organisational policies and procedures, and check to ensure safety and suitability. |
2. Brief participants. |
2.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about golf drills, activities and games to develop tactics and strategies in a manner appropriate to participants. 2.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required. 2.3. Inform participants of known and anticipated risks , safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and rules and regulations of professional golf. 2.4. Prepare players psychologically for participation in professional golf in a competitive situation. |
3. Conduct drills, activities and games. |
3.1. Apply clear and accurate teaching and coaching techniques to develop the advanced tactics and strategies of golf. 3.2. Conduct warm-up and introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury. 3.3. Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during golf drills, activities and games. 3.4. Provide positive encouragement and feedback to each participant and encourage feedback and questioning throughout session or sessions. 3.5. Observe participants during advanced golf drills, activities and games, and adjust or refine individual or group tactics and strategies as required. 3.6. Conduct in -game analysis , and implement relevant adjustments where required. 3.7. Liaise with other coaches and specialists to enhance own knowledge and communicate ideas regarding acquisition of tactics and strategies of golf. 3.8. Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities to further develop tactics and strategies of professional golf. |
4. Complete post-session responsibilities. |
4.1. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with drills, activities and games, and give feedback as required. 4.2. Analyse performances of individuals and develop relevant ongoing coaching strategies to enhance performance. 4.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of tactics and strategies applied in advanced golf round or tournament and determine the level of learning achieved. 4.4. Identify potential areas of improvement in own performance for future application. 4.5. Analyse statistics for future referral. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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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:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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. |
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Readiness may include: |
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Advanced level tactics and strategies of golf may include: |
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Aims and objectives may include: |
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Training session may include: |
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Game plans may include: |
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Needs and characteristics may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Endorsed standards of golf may include: |
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Safety procedures may include: |
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Drills and activities may include: |
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Games may include: |
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Location may include : |
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Equipment may include: |
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Resources may include : |
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Relevant information may include: |
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Feedback may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Rules and regulations may include: |
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Psychological preparation may include : |
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Teaching and coaching techniques may include: |
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Participant's performance may include: |
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In -game analysis may include : |
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Specialists may include: |
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Statistics may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Golf