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Rationale Communication is an interactive two-way process, between at least two people, whereby information, ideas, knowledge, thoughts and feelings are sent and received between the individuals. Good communication skills can help to create a rewarding coaching experience and excel sport in a multitude of ways.
Task Write a 2,000 word essay in which you: Discuss why it is important for PGA Professionals to have good communication skills whilst coaching golf. Open, Closed and Leading Questions are three different forms of questioning. Explain what each of these are and how a PGA Professional could use each form effectively within a coaching session. Provide applied examples for each question form. Linking your answer to verbal and non-verbal behaviours, explain how a PGA Professional can show that they are listening effectively to a golfer during a coaching session. Then, identify and explain TWO interferences that often cause the listening process to become disrupted. Use research to support your answers and provide applied examples where possible. Research can be found on your online learning platform. Refer to the references and further reading at the end of the learning material pdf’s for further information. You may also use pictures and/or diagrams to help enrich your answer if you wish. Make sure you include an Introduction and Conclusion within your essay. Key Resources: The Questioning and Listening – The Art of Communicating pdf The Written, Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication pdf The resources and further reading provided in the above document and in the Communication Guidelines: My essay includes an Introduction, Main Body and Conclusion¨My essayis written in the 3rdperson¨My essay is within 10% (+/-) of the word count and I have put the word count on the first page ¨The file size of my assignment is under 19mb¨My essay is written in black Arial font¨My essay is written in font size 12 and the text has been justified with double line spacing¨My work is presented professionally and is well organised¨My essay does not have any spelling or grammatical errors Essay Content¨I haveintroduced the reader to the topics covered in the essay¨I have discussed why it is important for PGA Professionals to have good communication skills whilst coaching golf¨I have explained the three different forms of questioning and explain how a PGA Professional could use each form effectively within a coaching session¨I have provided applied examples where possible¨I have explained how a PGA Professional can show that they are listening effectively to a golfer during a coaching session¨I have linked my answer to verbal and non-verbal behaviours ¨I have identified and explained TWO interferences that often cause the listening process to become disrupted¨I have concluded the content of the assignment¨Ihave used relevant and up to date research and references throughout my assignment Word Count Guidance ¨I have written around 150 words for my Introduction ¨I have written around 550 words for Task 1¨I have written around 400 words for Task 2¨I have written around 750 words for Task 3¨I have written around 150 words for my Conclusion Referencing¨All sources I have used are cited in the main body using the Harvard Referencing System¨My referencing style is consistent¨I have compiled a reference list, in alphabetical order, at the end of my essay
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