Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess player equipment requirements.
- Identify and document the performance requirements of the player.
- Identify and assess factors which contribute to determining equipment specifications.
- Identify variances in equipment design for an extensive variety of performance requirements.
- Evaluate a variety of equipment designs and their suitability for a variety of swing types and player ability levels.
- Identify preferred equipment designs and fitting techniques to enhance the advanced performance requirements of golf.
- Identify and access resources required to carry out fittings.
- Fit golf equipment.
- Explain fitting procedures to player using appropriate communication strategies and terminology.
- Assess conditions to determine they are suitable to commence the fitting session.
- Conduct fittings according to organisational policies and procedures and the rules, regulations and policies of golf.
- Confirm fittings in relation to player equipment and performance requirements.
- Select and use monitoring techniques to observe player performance and identify equipment intervention to enhance individual skill performance.
- Make final equipment recommendations according to player ability level, performance requirements and accepted best practice.
- Review recommended equipment.
- Review player progress according to required performance.
- Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention for intervention in future sessions.
- Modify the equipment as required in response to player preferences and ongoing monitoring of practice sessions.
- Give player the opportunity to comment and or ask questions.
- Repair and alter golf equipment.
- Assess the type and scope of repair or alteration required.
- Source and select appropriate components and materials for the repair and alteration process.
- Carry out repair and alteration to golf equipment according to organisational policies and procedures, manufacturer specifications and best practice.