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Apply advanced skills, tactics and strategies of golf in high performance competition
Apply advanced skills, tactics and strategies of golf in high performance competition
Unit of competency
National Code
SISSGLF517
SISSGLF517
State Code
WG010
WG010
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply the advanced skills, tactics and strategies of golf in high performance competition.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Participate in a pre-tournament analysis and preparation session.
- 1.1 Demonstrate techniques and strategies commonly used within golf at high performance level to prepare psychologically for competition.
- 1.2 Analyse own strengths and weaknesses and identify counter strategies for tournament play.
- 1.3 Develop tactical plans for specific tournaments.
- 1.4 Identify the specific responsibilities and roles of the coach and support staff, including caddies in training, preparation and tournament situations.
2. Implement agreed strategies and game plans, and make decisions during tournaments.
- 2.1 Apply agreed strategies to counter weaknesses in tournament play.
- 2.2 Assess effectiveness of strategies following each round
- 2.3 Modify tournament strategy and make relevant adjustments in subsequent rounds.
- 2.4 Identify weather and other environmental conditions and make relevant adjustments to tactics and strategies.
3. Participate in a post-tournament analysis and follow up.
- 3.1 Gather statistical data and information from the tournament for analysis and review.
- 3.2 Participate in post-tournament review and statistical analysis, highlighting pre and in-match performance, and suggest relevant adjustments for subsequent matches.
- 3.3 Record statistics to assist with long-term monitoring and enhancement of future performance.
- 3.4 Use technology to enhance post-tournament review.
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.
Strengths and weaknessesmay include:
physical strengths and weaknesses
tactical strengths and weaknesses
ability to successfully implement tactical plans
ability to score and convert position into score
psychological resilience
particular aspects of scoring.
Tactical plansmay include:
shot plans
hole plans
specific round and tournament plans
plans according to score, field or starting position
plans for delays and inclement weather plans for reduced tournament length
fitness and post-round recovery
pre-and post-round nutrition
pre and post-round psychological strategies
strategies related to the cut.
Roles of the coach and support staffmay include:
individual preparation
identify strengths and weaknesses
develop strategies to improve weaknesses/strengths
developing and implementing tactics and strategies
performance assessment of course as related to individual strengths and weaknesses
capture video footage
analysis of statistics
course charts, yardage books.
Statisticsmay include:
fairways hit
greens in regulation
putts per hole or round
putts per greens in regulation
ups and downs
sand saves
carry distance charts
wedge completions.
Technologymay include:
monitoring or tracking software
GPS enabled
wireless communication
vision and audio capture
analytical software.
Strengths and weaknessesmay include:
physical strengths and weaknesses
tactical strengths and weaknesses
ability to successfully implement tactical plans
ability to score and convert position into score
psychological resilience
particular aspects of scoring.
Tactical plansmay include:
shot plans
hole plans
specific round and tournament plans
plans according to score, field or starting position
plans for delays and inclement weather plans for reduced tournament length
fitness and post-round recovery
pre-and post-round nutrition
pre and post-round psychological strategies
strategies related to the cut.
Roles of the coach and support staffmay include:
individual preparation
identify strengths and weaknesses
develop strategies to improve weaknesses/strengths
developing and implementing tactics and strategies
performance assessment of course as related to individual strengths and weaknesses
capture video footage
analysis of statistics
course charts, yardage books.
Statisticsmay include:
fairways hit
greens in regulation
putts per hole or round
putts per greens in regulation
ups and downs
sand saves
carry distance charts
wedge completions.
Technologymay include:
monitoring or tracking software
GPS enabled
wireless communication
vision and audio capture
analytical software.
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 ability to:
undertake competitive play to a pre-determined standard utilising the PGA of Australia adjusted average system during high performance tournaments
execute tactics and strategies to a high performance level in competitions and tournaments
implement tactical plans in competitions and tournaments
psychologically prepare for competitions and tournaments
develop future strategies for identified areas of concern following appraisal of competition or tournament statistics
comply with tournament or competition rules and regulations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
performance over a minimum of 20 x 18-hole rounds covering all categories of professional tournament play.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
professional golf tournaments and high performance competition facilities
a coach with a minimum National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) Level III accreditation or PGA mentor to instruct athletes
suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff
technological aids and equipment
resources and information outlining the tactics and strategies of golf in a high performance context
tournament or competition rules and regulations of golf, and current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the application of skills, tactics and strategies in high performance competitions
examples of tactical plans for tournament play.
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 application of tactical plans to tournament play
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant strategies for specific tournament conditions
third party reports from coaches and other support personnel detailing application of tactics and strategies in tournament play
playing statements, tournament results and statistical reports.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
undertake competitive play to a pre-determined standard utilising the PGA of Australia adjusted average system during high performance tournaments
execute tactics and strategies to a high performance level in competitions and tournaments
implement tactical plans in competitions and tournaments
psychologically prepare for competitions and tournaments
develop future strategies for identified areas of concern following appraisal of competition or tournament statistics
comply with tournament or competition rules and regulations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
performance over a minimum of 20 x 18-hole rounds covering all categories of professional tournament play.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
professional golf tournaments and high performance competition facilities
a coach with a minimum National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) Level III accreditation or PGA mentor to instruct athletes
suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff
technological aids and equipment
resources and information outlining the tactics and strategies of golf in a high performance context
tournament or competition rules and regulations of golf, and current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the application of skills, tactics and strategies in high performance competitions
examples of tactical plans for tournament play.
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 application of tactical plans to tournament play
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant strategies for specific tournament conditions
third party reports from coaches and other support personnel detailing application of tactics and strategies in tournament play
playing statements, tournament results and statistical reports.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBE39 | SISSGLF006 | Participate in high performance golf tournaments | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J513 | SIS50512 | Diploma of Sport Coaching | Qualification |