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Training

Golfing action shot Photo: ASC collection NSICThis is a sample of the type of training the golf athletes at the AIS undertake.

The training that AIS Golf Scholarship holders undertake involves on-course golf, squad practice, personal practice, tuition and special emphasis on strength training, flexibility and aerobic endurance.

Gym sessions are held three times a week, with flexibility exercises practised night and morning in order to reduce the incidence of injury. Business management consumes four hours per week, and there is a further four hours per week for study. In addition to this, athletes are expected to work 15 hours per week. This training is co-ordinated to allow for participation in local, interstate, national and international events.

Training programs for juniors or beginners would be very different to this program. Ask your coach for a program suitable for your level.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Morning session

7.15 am
Rise and Shine

6.15 am
Rise and Shine

7.15 am
Rise and Shine

6.15 am
Rise and Shine

7.15 am
Rise and Shine

 

 

9.00 am
Squad Meeting

9.30am
Goals Setting

7.00–9.00 am
GYM SESSION

8.00–9.00 am
Domestic Duties

7.00–9.00 am
GYM SESSION

8.30 am
Staff Meeting

WORK /
PLAY /
PENNANT

WORK /
PLAY /
PENNANT

10.00 am–12.00 am
All Squad Practice Session

10.30 am –12.30 pm
Girls Practice Session

10.00am–1.00 pm
Massage

10.00am–1.00 pm
Boys Practice Session

9.00–11.00 am
Squad Private Tuition

 

 

Afternoon session

WORK /
STUDY /
PRACTICE

SQUAD GOLF

1.00–3.00 pm
Squad Private Tuition

OR

Education Lectures

2.00–4.00 pm
Individual sessions (to be booked by athlete)

OR

Education Lectures

SQUAD GOLF

 

 

Compulsory 3rd Gym Session to be undertaken each week - (2nd years - 4 gym sessions per week).

Athlete career and education

2001 saw the introduction of a new education program (the 'Hole-in-One' program). All athletes will attend sessions covering topics such as: leadership, public speaking, media skills, finances. This program will be tailored specifically towards golf athletes.

All athletes also attend courses conducted through the Athlete Career and Education (ACE) program. Courses attended can include: Being an elite athlete; media; time management; public speaking; communication; personal presentation and grooming.

These studies are an essential part of the development of the athlete's life skills for the post AIS period.

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