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Module Title
Introduction to Golf Coaching
School
Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department
Golf Studies
Module Code
11 19785
Module Lead
David Colclough
Level
Certificate Level
Credits
20
Semester
Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
Foundation Degree Professional Golf.
Contact Hours
Lecture-8 hours
Tutorial-2 hours
Work based learning-110 hours
Guided independent study-80 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description
Students will undertake a coach education programme integrating theory and practice in golf coaching. This involves an introduction to the impact factors and the fundamental science of golf ball flight. They will also study principles that affect impact and the consequent ball flight, paying particular attention to elements within the static pre-swing position. In addition students will cover aspects related to coaching putting and chipping. They will look at lesson structure and reflect on the skills and attributes of coaches and the different roles they may play.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student should be able to:
Analyse the factors which create the different ball flights in golf
Identify and explain the various principles within the golf swing
Detail the key factors when analysing the golf swing at set up to golfers of all ages
Explain how to teach basic putting and chipping methods to golfers of all ages
Assessment
19785-01 : GC1a-A Assignment A : Coursework (20%)
19785-02 : GC1b-A Assignment B : Coursework (20%)
19785-03 : GC1-E Exam : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
The following assessments must be passed at 40% for a student to complete the module successfully 2 x 1,500 word Swing Theory Assignment (40% weighting) 1 x 1 hour unseen examination (1 x 60% weighting)
Other
Reading List
Leadbetter, D. (1994) Faults and Fixes. Collins Willow, London
Hogan, B. (1957) Modern Fundamentals. Kaye Ltd, London
Pelz, D. (1999) The Short Game Bible. Aurumn Press, London
Crisfield, P. (1999) Analysing Your Coaching. NCF, Leeds NCF The Successful Coach: Guidelines for Coaching Practice. Coachwise Publications, Leeds
Penick, H. (1993) The Little Red Book. Harper Collins, London NCF Coaching Sessions. Coachwise Publications, Leeds
Haney, H. (1999) Only Golf Lesson You'll Ever Need. Harper Collins, London
Jacobs, J. (1979) Golf Doctor.Stanley Paul, London
Leadbetter, D. (1990) The Golf Swing. Collins Willow
Gummerson, T. (1992) Sports Coaching and Teaching. AC Black, London
Hebron, M. (1993) Golf Mind, Golf Body, Golf Swing. Learning Golf Inc. USA
Jacobs, J. (2000) 50 Greatest Golf lessons of the Century. Harper Resource, London
Pelz, D. (2000) The Putting Bible. Aurumn Press, London
Cochran, A. (1990) Science & Golf. E & FN Spon, London
Jacobs, J. (1972) Practical Golf. Stanley Paul, London
Jorgensen, T.P. (1999) The Physics of Golf. AIP Press, New York
Wiren, G. (1990) USPGA Manual. PGA of America, Florida
Martens, R. (1992) Successful Coaching. Human Kinetics, Leeds
Cochran, A. & Stobbs, J. (1986) Search for the Perfect Swing. Truimph Books, Chicago
