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Perform the A Grade skills of golf
Perform the A Grade skills of golf
Unit of competency
National Code
SISSGLF201A
SISSGLF201A
State Code
D6588
D6588
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/07/2012
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
02/07/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform the A-Grade skills of golf. A-Grade golf is defined as a handicap of 5 to 12 for males and females and a National Skills Test score in the range of 50 to 60. This unit focuses on the development and performance of A-Grade golf skills during drills, activities, games and competitions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for golf drills, activities, games and competitions.
- 1.1. Access and interpret golf rules, regulations and policies.
- 1.2. Determine basic biomechanical principles as they apply to golf.
- 1.3. Identify A-Grade skills of golf and determine observable body movements for each stage of these skills in priority of importance when performing the skills.
- 1.4. Select aids and equipment to enhance acquisition of A-Grade skills.
2. Participate in golf drills, activities, games and competitions.
- 2.1. Undertake drills, activities, games and competitions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.2. Link and perform the A-Grade skills of golf in competition conditions.
- 2.3. Maintain effective communication with coach during drills, activities, games and competitions.
3. Review and adapt A-Grade skills performance.
- 3.1. Review performance and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.
- 3.2. Identify conditions and external influences affecting conduct of activities and identify contingency strategies to improve future performance.
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 .
balance
centre of gravity
motion
forces and torques
momentum
moment of inertia
power.
pre-swing fundamentals:
grip
alignment
stance
ball position
posture
in-swing fundamentals:
stages of the full swing
full swing principles
shots:
pitching
chipping
bunker play
putting
specialist and trouble shots.
golf range
putting green
charts
mirrors
impact bags
bunker boards
putting alignment aids
lie boards
shafts
computer software.
National skills test
impact drills
posture drills
grip, putting, chipping, bunker, pitching, full swing set-up and full swing motion drills
release drills
on-course modified games such as, two-ball worst-ball
computer swing and or video analysis.
occupational health and safety
equal opportunity.
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics
code of etiquette.
individual evaluation
video review
statistical recording and analysis
scores on skills tests.
environmental and or weather conditions
other facility users
support staff
spectators
parents
referees and administrators
other coaches or professionals.
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 .
balance
centre of gravity
motion
forces and torques
momentum
moment of inertia
power.
pre-swing fundamentals:
grip
alignment
stance
ball position
posture
in-swing fundamentals:
stages of the full swing
full swing principles
shots:
pitching
chipping
bunker play
putting
specialist and trouble shots.
golf range
putting green
charts
mirrors
impact bags
bunker boards
putting alignment aids
lie boards
shafts
computer software.
National skills test
impact drills
posture drills
grip, putting, chipping, bunker, pitching, full swing set-up and full swing motion drills
release drills
on-course modified games such as, two-ball worst-ball
computer swing and or video analysis.
occupational health and safety
equal opportunity.
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics
code of etiquette.
individual evaluation
video review
statistical recording and analysis
scores on skills tests.
environmental and or weather conditions
other facility users
support staff
spectators
parents
referees and administrators
other coaches or professionals.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
utilises knowledge and interpretation of A-Grade skills of golf, and relevant rules, regulations and policies to achieve a handicap of 5 to 12 under competition conditions over a minimum of five rounds on a minimum of three 18 hole golf courses and achieves a score in the range of 50 to 60 on the National skills test
identifies observable body movements for each stage of A-Grade skills and links these together during practice drills, activities, games and competitions
communicates with coach, officials and support staff throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback
applies review and contingency strategies to own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and further development.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure achievement of a handicap of 5 to 12 under competition conditions over a minimum of 5 x 18 hole rounds or equivalent and achieves a score in the range of 50 to 60 on the National skills test to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
golf training and competition facilities
a coach or professional to instruct athletes
suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff
technological aids and equipment
information outlining the A-Grade skills of golf and the rules and regulations of golf
current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.
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 performance of A-Grade skills of golf during drills, activities, games and competitions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules and regulations, etiquette of golf and the various A-Grade skills of golf
third-party reports from coaches or professionals detailing performance.
Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following units:
SISSGLF202A Apply the A-Grade tactics and strategies of golf
SISSGLF203A Interpret and apply the rules of golf at the A-Grade level.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Guidance information for assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
utilises knowledge and interpretation of A-Grade skills of golf, and relevant rules, regulations and policies to achieve a handicap of 5 to 12 under competition conditions over a minimum of five rounds on a minimum of three 18 hole golf courses and achieves a score in the range of 50 to 60 on the National skills test
identifies observable body movements for each stage of A-Grade skills and links these together during practice drills, activities, games and competitions
communicates with coach, officials and support staff throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback
applies review and contingency strategies to own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and further development.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure achievement of a handicap of 5 to 12 under competition conditions over a minimum of 5 x 18 hole rounds or equivalent and achieves a score in the range of 50 to 60 on the National skills test to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
golf training and competition facilities
a coach or professional to instruct athletes
suitably qualified golfing officials and support staff
technological aids and equipment
information outlining the A-Grade skills of golf and the rules and regulations of golf
current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.
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 performance of A-Grade skills of golf during drills, activities, games and competitions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules and regulations, etiquette of golf and the various A-Grade skills of golf
third-party reports from coaches or professionals detailing performance.
Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following units:
SISSGLF202A Apply the A-Grade tactics and strategies of golf
SISSGLF203A Interpret and apply the rules of golf at the A-Grade level.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6753 | SRSGLF001A | Perform the a grade skills of golf | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG002 | SISSGLF201 | Perform the A-Grade skills of golf | Unit of competency |
