Coach advanced level golfers

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
SISSGLF001

State Code
OBE44

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
11/09/2019

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

13/12/2019

Field of Education

092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction

Original Release Date

13/12/2019

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coach advanced level golfers. This unit applies to individuals working in professional coaching roles in the Australian sport industry. This includes individuals working in golf clubs and organisations. Specific industry accreditation requirements apply to golf coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Australia.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan golf sessions for advanced level golfers.

1.1. Gather and review golfer information to assess advanced level golfer coaching needs.
1.2. Set golf session objectives to meet advanced level golfer coaching needs.
1.3. Select coaching practices to meet golf session objectives.
1.4. Develop and document golf session plans for advanced level golfer.

2. Prepare golf sessions for advanced level golfers.

2.1. Prepare facilities, equipment and resources to meet golf session plan requirements.
2.2. Select and set up equipment for safe use by advanced level golfer.
2.3. Identify hazards, assess risks and implement risk control strategies to minimise risk to advanced level golfer safety.

3. Conduct golf sessions for advanced level golfers.

3.1. Communicate and confirm advanced level golfer understanding of golf session activity instructions and safe participation requirements.
3.2. Present, sequence and pace golf session activities according to golf session plans.
3.3. Select and use communication styles to achieve golf session objectives.
3.4. Observe advanced level golfer practice to assess golfer ability to perform activities.
3.5. Modify golf session activities as required to meet advanced level golfer needs and environmental conditions.
3.6. Monitor golf sessions to identify and address risks to advanced level golfer safety.
3.7. Analyse golfer performance and provide feedback to golfer to improve performance.
3.8. Conduct end of golf session review to evaluate golf session plan and inform future golf session planning processes.

4. Promote good behaviour.

4.1. Communicate and model the standards outlined in the PGA Membership Regulations and Coaches Code of Ethics.
4.2. Monitor participation to identify poor behaviour.
4.3. Use behaviour management strategies to address golfer poor behaviour in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

5. Reflect on coaching practice.

5.1. Seek feedback from others to identify areas to improve own golf coaching practice of advanced level golfers.
5.2. Reflect on own golf coaching practice of advanced level golfers to identify areas for improvement.
5.3. Analyse findings and incorporate learnings in future golf sessions with advanced level golfers.
5.4. Seek opportunities to address identified professional development needs.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WG007	SISSGLF316	Interpret and apply the rules of golf	Unit of competency
WG011	SISSGLF518	Teach the advanced skills of golf	Unit of competency
WG012	SISSGLF519	Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of golf	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BEU3	SIS50319	Diploma of Sport	Qualification
BHE0	SIS50321	Diploma of Sport	Qualification