PGA PGM Level 1 Practice Test (Teaching &
Coaching) Questions With All Correct Answers
What instructor characteristic is represented by a willingness to adapt their
communication style to fit the needs of their students? correct answer -
Flexible
How will a club play if it is shortened? correct answer -Flatter
How is the term "timing" defined in the course manual? correct answer -
The proper sequence of body and club movement
What is a good way instructors can be sure a student does not get lost when
the lesson transitions from one physical or conceptual activity to another?
correct answer -Clearly signal each change
What should the learning environment emphasize when working with early
childhood students? correct answer -Experimentation with movement
patterns and skills
A student's improved performance by the end of the first lesson is evidence
that learning has occurred. correct answer -True
What is the shaft's kick point? correct answer -Where the shaft bend is
greatest
What is the essential assumption of the basic information processing model?
correct answer -People are active processors of information
What term is used to describe a short low-trajectory shot played to the green?
correct answer -Chip shot
In addition to high ball velocity, what launch parameters will a golfer seeking
maximum distance with their driver attempt to achieve? correct answer -
High launch angle and low spin rate
Mary has small hands and a weak grip. Which grip option probably would be
best for her? correct answer -Ten-finger grip
, What can teachers achieve by clearly communicating expected attitudes and
behaviors? correct answer -Enhanced student relationships
What is most likely to increase the number of rounds played by a golfer?
correct answer -Improvement from lessons
What is a typical advantage of the left-hand low putting grip? correct
answer -The left wrist is less likely to collapse on the forward stroke
According to the Challenge Point Framework, the level of difficulty should be
increased as a player improves or becomes familiar with how swing
movements feel. correct answer -True
A one-time Sunday evening members-only scramble is an example of a player
development program. correct answer -False
Clubface angle position and clubhead path at impact are less important
considerations when putting than when hitting full swing shots due to slower
clubhead speed. correct answer -False
One minute is about the short-term memory storage capacity for new
cognitive information before it is lost due to inattention? correct answer -
True
Which of the following is one of the seven keys to effective demonstrations?
correct answer -Take time to plan and prepare
What can an instructor do which likely would cause students to learn at a
faster rate? correct answer -Exhibit enthusiasm in voice and actions
A "pull slice" occurs when the swing path is outside-to-in and the clubface is
open to clubpath and closed to target. correct answer -True
Students can expect a slower rate of learning as they progress through the
three phases of golf skill learning. correct answer -True
What effect does adding bounce angle have on a golf club? correct answer -
Increases the club's loft
Coaching) Questions With All Correct Answers
What instructor characteristic is represented by a willingness to adapt their
communication style to fit the needs of their students? correct answer -
Flexible
How will a club play if it is shortened? correct answer -Flatter
How is the term "timing" defined in the course manual? correct answer -
The proper sequence of body and club movement
What is a good way instructors can be sure a student does not get lost when
the lesson transitions from one physical or conceptual activity to another?
correct answer -Clearly signal each change
What should the learning environment emphasize when working with early
childhood students? correct answer -Experimentation with movement
patterns and skills
A student's improved performance by the end of the first lesson is evidence
that learning has occurred. correct answer -True
What is the shaft's kick point? correct answer -Where the shaft bend is
greatest
What is the essential assumption of the basic information processing model?
correct answer -People are active processors of information
What term is used to describe a short low-trajectory shot played to the green?
correct answer -Chip shot
In addition to high ball velocity, what launch parameters will a golfer seeking
maximum distance with their driver attempt to achieve? correct answer -
High launch angle and low spin rate
Mary has small hands and a weak grip. Which grip option probably would be
best for her? correct answer -Ten-finger grip
, What can teachers achieve by clearly communicating expected attitudes and
behaviors? correct answer -Enhanced student relationships
What is most likely to increase the number of rounds played by a golfer?
correct answer -Improvement from lessons
What is a typical advantage of the left-hand low putting grip? correct
answer -The left wrist is less likely to collapse on the forward stroke
According to the Challenge Point Framework, the level of difficulty should be
increased as a player improves or becomes familiar with how swing
movements feel. correct answer -True
A one-time Sunday evening members-only scramble is an example of a player
development program. correct answer -False
Clubface angle position and clubhead path at impact are less important
considerations when putting than when hitting full swing shots due to slower
clubhead speed. correct answer -False
One minute is about the short-term memory storage capacity for new
cognitive information before it is lost due to inattention? correct answer -
True
Which of the following is one of the seven keys to effective demonstrations?
correct answer -Take time to plan and prepare
What can an instructor do which likely would cause students to learn at a
faster rate? correct answer -Exhibit enthusiasm in voice and actions
A "pull slice" occurs when the swing path is outside-to-in and the clubface is
open to clubpath and closed to target. correct answer -True
Students can expect a slower rate of learning as they progress through the
three phases of golf skill learning. correct answer -True
What effect does adding bounce angle have on a golf club? correct answer -
Increases the club's loft
