What is IOG certified

The institute of Golf certification is a multi- level training program that certifies golf specific specialists in the technic, multi- departmental communicational systems and philosophies designed and implemented by the Institute of Golf.

Welcome to the first Level of a multi- level certification for the Institute of Golf. This revolutionary certification will educate the attendee to, competently identify,diagnose and implement the revolutionary systems used by the Institute of Golf.

This is the first of four obtainable certifications available through the Institute of Golf. Each level becomes more comprehensive and advanced for the attending individual.

Level one PGA coaches, health and fitness specialists can expect to learn the basic level communication models and philosophies used by the Institute of Golf.

Certification FAQ

Who can attend the Institute of Golf Certification?

· PGA certified Golf Professionals

· Physiotherapists

· Strength and Conditioning coaches

· Sports Psychologists

· Podiatrists

· Bio-mechanists

· Sports Doctors

What are the learning outcomes of the Level One Certification?

· Understanding of Specific Departments roles within the Institute of Golf and player training phases.

· Full swing technical mechanics and principles used by the Institute of Golf

· Golf Anatomy

· Understand Neutral spine as well as be able to identify spine posture

dysfunctions in relation to setup

· Understand the anatomy, and movements of the lumbar and thoracic

Spine during the golf swing

· Be aware of common golf related injuries

· Understand the biomechanics and movement patterns of the backswing

· Instructional screening processes

· Understand X-Factor and X-Factor stretch theories

· Understand and identify normal/abnormal biomechanics of the down swing and pivot in relation to movements associated with the lead hip and lower back

· Identify biomechanical/technical dysfunctions in the swing that will increase likelihood of lower back injuries

· Physiotherapy screening processes

· Understand basic kinematic sequence and kinetic chain (K-Vest readings)

· Be able to interpret basic kinematic sequence graph (K-Vest readings)

· Analyse golf swing video (down the line and front on)

· Design improvement programs based on screening data and physiotherapy MBA outcomes

· Identify potential risks through physical and technical dysfunctions

· Identify player prime modalities and illicit language patterns for optimal player learning

Note: the detail of knowledge required in some of the fields varies depending on profession, for example golf instructors do not need to be able to perform a physiotherapy screening, but they do need to be aware of the process involved, and be able to have enough knowledge to interpret the finds of a physiotherapy report.