Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform tactical and technical golf skills at an intermediate level through participation in golf.
This unit applies to players in the Australian sport industry competing in golf at a regional, state or national level or within the PGA Trainee Program.
Those undertaking this unit work under the guidance of a coach.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCECRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Participate in intermediate level golf activities. | 1.1. Interpret and apply golf rules, regulations and policies to golf participation. 1.2. Participate in golf training activities and competitions in a safe manner, according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.3. Link and perform intermediate level golf skills to form a sequence of movements in practice and competition conditions. 1.4. Communicate with coach during activities using golf terminology. |
2. Prepare to compete in golf at an intermediate level. | 2.1. Consult with coach to identify intermediate tactical and technical golf skills to be developed. 2.2. Participate in training activities to develop identified intermediate level tactical and technical golf skills. 2.3. Analyse own and opposition strengths and weaknesses to develop game plans for golf competitions. |
3. Implement golf game plan at an intermediate level. | 3.1. Implement game plans during competition. 3.2. Interpret golf game statistics to identify and implement adjustments to improve intermediate level performance during competition. 3.3. Maintain communication with coach before, during and after competitions. |
4. Review intermediate level golf performance. | 4.1. Seek feedback from coach and support staff to identify areas to improve own intermediate level golf performance. 4.2. Analyse golf competition statistics to identify own strengths and weaknesses. 4.3. Reflect on own intermediate level golf performance to identify areas for improvement. 4.4. Analyse findings and incorporate learnings in future intermediate level golf training and competition. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
SKILLS | DESCRIPTION |
Oral communication skills to: | ask open and closed questions and actively listen to clarify instructions and feedback from coaches interact with coaches, support staff and officials in a polite and positive manner. |
Numeracy skills to: | record training and competition data interpret, analyse and discuss statistical information. |
Problem-solving skills to: | read play respond to environmental conditions. |
Sectors
Sport
Competency Field
Golf