pg. 1 PGA PGM 3.0 Level 1 Teaching and Coaching Test 2025 With 400 Exam Prep Questions And Correct Verified Answers/ Pga Pgm Level 1 3.0 Teaching & Coaching Qs & As (Brand New!)
According to the PGA swing model, list examples of "preferences." -early wrist cock -slow backswing -open stance -flat back swing...etc According to the PGA swing model, identify the principles?set upswing plane arc width arc length lever system release dynamic balance swing center clubhead lag connection lead wrist position at impact tempo timing rhythm What ball flight law is most responsible for the initial direction of a golf shot?clubface angle at impact What category of the PGA swing model is involved when a student has been instructed to lighten his grip pressure to achieve greater clubhead speed?preswing principle-grip What must teachers understand before an effective pattern recognition system can emerge? 1 / 4
pg. 2 How golf skills components work together What are the "SMART" characteristics of an effective goal?S- Specific M- Measurable A - Achievable R - Relative T - Time Orientated An instructor should set the goals of the lesson before instructing and observing the student.False A player's swing is creating too much backspin. What is the probable source of this problem?angle of approach too steep To what category of the PGA swing model does the term "connection" belong?in-swing principles-connection (keeping arms same distance from body all the way through the swing) A student's teaching professional talks with her about hinging her wrists on the backswing. Which element of the PGA teaching model is being addressed?in-swing principle for clubhead lag What principles will help hit the ball farther?set up, arc-width, arc-length, dynamic balance, swing center, body rotation, arm swing, transition, clubhead lag, connection, lead wrist position at impact, timing, rhythm A golf instructor suggests a bent left knee when teaching a student how to hit a mid-iron. What element of the PGA swing model is involved?preferences Ball speed is independent of what variable?clubhead speed What is the definition of swing plane? 2 / 4
pg. 3 the tilt and direction of travel of the inclined plane made by the club shaft during the swing What PGA terminology is described by allowing the arms, hands, body, and club to return to and through the correct impact position?release With all other variables the same, if a student changes his angle of approach with his 7-iron from 5 degrees descending to 10 degrees descending, the shot will travel a shorter distance true-steeper angle of approach creates more backspin, more lift, and therefore less distance "Positioning" refers to how far up or down the hands are placed on the club's grip false- "placement" not positioning What is true about ball placement in a golfer's setup?ball placed forward in stance adds loft to face resulting in a higher shot A golfer has small hands and a weak grip. Which grip option probably would be best for her?ten finger grip Concerning grip basics, what describes the term "precision"?every time a player prepares to putt, they grip the club the same way While adding the third lever creates some potential for improving timing and consistency, it also can cause some distance problems false-third lever could be negative b/c it narrows width of swing and creates an additional timing factor to fire the levers in correct order If a swing is to stay connected, the body needs to be as much a part of the release as are the hands and arms.true Timing refers to the rate of movement true 3 / 4
pg. 4 The PGA swing model recommends a flat position over a cupped position at the top of the swing true How is the term "timing" defined in the course manual?proper sequence of the body and club movement to produce the most efficient result What combination of a ball flight law and a principle would most likely result in a slice?outside to in path, open clubface at impact set up According to the PGA swing model, list the "laws"?
- centeredness of contact at impact
- clubface angle at impact
- clubhead path at impact
- clubhead speed at impact
- angle of approach at impact
- dynamic loft at impact
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"Precision" refers to gripping the club the same way each time.true Left toe out is considered a preference.true Improvement in golf skill performance due to increased strength and flexibility as a result of participation in a fitness program is evidence that learning has taken place.False A common mistake in teaching is the expectation that the student will be able to learn a skill from a verbal suggestion True Autonomous learning is the first phase of learning a student will pass through when learning a new golf skill.