PGMB 225 - Introduction to Teaching Golf

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course includes topics related to the laws of ball flight, principles of the swing, player preferences, biomechanics and teaching technologies. It also addresses club performance variables and how they can affect the swing, body movement and ball flight. It also introduces the Knowledge of Learning concepts (How students learn). The student will complete reading assignments, work experience activities (including giving a lesson) and be required to pass knowledge tests related to Introduction to Teaching Golf.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Define laws of ball flight, pre and in-swing principles, and player preferences and identify the relationships between them
Understand the importance of a pre-lesson interview and how to effectively conduct one
Identify and understand the golf instruction terminology in the PGA Teaching Manual: The Art and Science of Golf Instruction
Identify and describe pre-swing and in-swing fundamentals
Describe the characteristics of a good golf instructor
Identify the problem areas students have with their golf game
Demonstrate how to help students apply what they have learned during a lesson through practice and review
Explain how students learn golf knowledge and skills, and identify the implications for teaching
Explain how students process information when learning golf skills
Explain how juniors learn golf knowledge and skills, and identify the implications for teaching
Structure an effective golf lesson
Demonstrate basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology and conduct a physical observation to identify movement capabilities and limitations that may affect a golfers performance