Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to Golf Coaching
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Golf Studies
Module Code	11 27573
Module Lead	Tim Bamber
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1 or 2
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Restrictions	In order to increase the application of theory to practise we are planning to liaise with local junior schools to bring groups of children in for a fundamental movement skills development sessions during the year 1 residential weeks. All students will be DBS checked prior to these sessions and will be assisting the tutor in running the session. Risk assessments and public liability insurance will be in place to cover juniors and adults on the PGA premises.
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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 pre-swing principles that affect impact and the subsequent ball flight. In addition students will cover aspects related to learning theory, skill acquisition, and participation and individual/group lessons for novice and junior golfers. and individual/group lessons for novice and junior golfers.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand how to conduct individual/group lessons for novice and junior golfs Demonstrate an understanding of theories of socialisation and participation when coaching junior and beginner golfers Explain the theories and practical strategies associated with skill acquisition and learning in golf Identify common ball flights Describe the ball flight characteristics and explain how they link to impact factors Identify the pre-swing principles and explain how they influence impact factors
Assessment	27573-01 : 2,000 Assignment : Coursework (40%) 27573-02 : 2hr Exam : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments:Coursework (40%): 1 x 2000 word assignment; Exam (60%): Exam (60%):1 x 2 hour exams Reassessment: Coursework (40%): 1 x 2000 word assignment; Exam (60%): 1 x 2 hour exams
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