COURSE OF STUDY

COURSE OF STUDY

　

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

Course Title: PED 133, Golf

Semester: Fall 2007

Instructor: Bruce Olson

Office: Room 657, Armory

Telephone: 540-863-2883; Toll Free (within service area) 877-733-7522

Fax: 540- 863-2884

E-mail: bolson@dslcc.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An introductory course for the beginning golfer, designed to provide emphasis on theory, fundamental skills, class practice, golf etiquette, and rules. Two hours laboratory. (1 Credit)

EDUCATIONAL GOAL

Completion of the course will enable the student to make golf an adult recreative and leisure time activity.

EXPECTED RESULTS

To select and use a grip that is comfortable and allows for club control.

To execute the swing so that the desired force and accuracy are obtained.

To select the proper club based on the specific shot required.

To develop putting skills.

To develop golf sense so that you can think good golf and in turn play better golf.

To enjoy golf for its physical and social benefits as a recreational activity and an appreciation of it as a spectator.

To apply the rules, scoring procedures, and courtesies while playing on the golf course.

METHODOLOGIES

The pattern of instruction will include explanation, followed by supervised practice. Frequent checking and coaching will be done by the instructor to assure that the skills are being done correctly and with increasing ease. At a prescribed time, the student will be asked to demonstrate his/her ability to hit a golf ball with accuracy and distance.

COURSE TEXT

Moore, Detty, Golf, McGraw Hill: 1997

SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

Each student is asked to contribute one dozen golf balls for use in practice sessions.

Golf clubs: You are encouraged to use personal clubs; however, the college has clubs for student use.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Preparation & Participation—

Reading assignments will be made throughout the term. These assignments are given to prepare you for the quizzes and tests and ultimately good practice skills. You will also be responsible for helping a partner and checking that persons skills. Your textbook should be available as a reference source at all classes . Because of the nature of the class an attitude of cooperation and a willingness to master the skills is expected. Personal textbooks should be available at each class

Skills tests—

You must demonstrate competency in each skill taught in the course.

This competency is defined as being able to perform each skill correctly without guidance.

Attendance—

Punctual arrival and scheduled departure are an integral part of this course. An absence for any reason reduces the opportunity to learn or develop skill and knowledge related to the activity being introduced or practiced. There will be a subtraction of one point for the first aid absence and second late arrival. Each absence after that will result in the deduction equivalent to the absence. (I.e. the second absence would be two points and the third would be three points and so on)

GRADING POLICY

Quizzes taken on the assigned chapters 20%

B. Application of knowledge is demonstrated by class attendance and participation that includes: 80%

1. Proper clothing for golf

2. Textbook, clipboard, and pencil

3. Cooperative Attitude

4. Application of correct training principles

5. Punctual arrival/regular departure

C. Grading scale:

Percent	Grade
100 - 90	A
89 - 80	B
79 - 70	C
69 - 60	D
59 - 0	F

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Students are expected to observe all rules of proper classroom conduct. In order to insure an appropriate environment conducive to learning there are three rules governing behavior in the classroom that you must be aware of:

Please refrain from talking, making faces, eating or other disruptive activity during class. Even one or two conversations quickly create distractions for other students and the instructor.

Please do not leave class early. If you must do so, tell the instructor before hand and arrange to sit near the door so your exit will be less noticeable.

Please refrain from expressing your concerns about the workload, due dates, etc. during class time. I will be more than happy to discuss such concerns outside of class and explore ways to address them, but such discussions during class time are rarely productive and frequently distracting and time consuming for the majority of the class.

Serious violation of these rules may result in a request that the offending individual(s) leave the classroom. Grading penalties (up to a half-letter grade for the first-time offenders and a full letter-grade for recidivists) may be imposed at the discretion of the instructor.

PRACTICE PROCEDURES

Do not hurry through the skill assignments. Work on perfecting each specific skill before you progress to the next one. Work at your own pace, don't be too concerned about your classmates' progress.

If you have difficulty in understanding or doing the skill assignment, do not hesitate to discuss it with the instructor.

When you are working with a partner, your primary concern should be to observe and ;help each other. This type of assistance can be beneficial to both of you in developing skill.

You learn best by doing. Concentration and proper practice of the skill are necessary for skill development. Use all the available space and equipment necessary to complete your independent skill assignments. The instructor will recommend and designate specific skill practice areas.

Check with the instructor for additional skill practice time.

COURSE OUTLINE

Lesson # Subject

1.Seven Iron (chip shot)
Nine Iron (the turn and weight shift)

2. Quiz (Chapters 1 & 2)
Nine Iron (setting the base)
Seven Iron (the swing)

3. Quiz (Chapters 3 & 4)
Seven Iron (weight shift)
Five Iron (ball position)

4. Quiz(Chapters5&6)
Driving Range
Five Iron (smooth swing)
Three Iron (getting height)

5. Quiz (Chapters 7&8)
Three Iron (posture)
Three Wood (off the tee)

6. Quiz (Chapter 9&10)
Putting (rainy day)

7. Quiz (Chapters 11&12)
Golf Course

8. Quiz (Chapters 13, 14, 15)
Skills Test Practice

9. Golf Course

10. Golf Course