SPGA is creating opportunity for Serbian nationality golf teachers to earn international coaching licenses.
First level of education is IPE (Initial Professional Education) is organized once a year in one of the European golf centers.
During this program, the trainee will be exposed to various aspects of the profession
while immersed in a golf environment. Such an education will likely include a blended mix of
- On the job training
- Tutor contact time
- Distance learning
- And many of the elements often found in a traditional apprenticeship program
To successfully graduate from IPE-1 a trainee professional is expected to be able to demonstrate agreed competencies in the following disciplines:
- Prepare resources and facilities for Golf coaching sessions
- Conduct a thorough and appropriate intake of the Golfer/s before commencing the
- coaching session
- Analyze the technical skills of golf and prepare for application by the golfer on the course
- Analyse the on course skills of golf
- Conclude Golf coaching sessions
- Record and analyse Golfer performance to establish future training activities
- Prepare criteria for participation in a golf event
- Implement the format for a specified competition or event
- Record and process the results of a specified competition
- Interpret and apply the rules and etiquette in accord with the spirit of the game
- Identify hazards and assess risks to health, safety and security
- Ientify personal development activities which will move them along their intended career trajectory
- Evaluate how to progress and develop performance
CRITERIA | DETAIL |
AGE LIMIT | Individuals must have reached 18 years of age, prior to application for membership |
EDUCATION LEVEL | An individual must have received the leaving certificate awarded to students who complete the full cycle of compulsory secondary education or the countries equivalent. |
PLAYING ABILITY | Individuals should be able to demonstrate accurately and effectively a range of predetermined shots. Individuals should be able to provide evidence of a playing ability that meets or exceeds the national PGAs entry criteria. Normally 9 handicap is considered to be the maximum allowed for entry. |