12/26/2024 5:55:35 PM	KINDV 3.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2021	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  KINDV 3.1	Title:  BEGINNING GOLF
Full Title:  Beginning Golf
Last Reviewed:3/9/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	3.00		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25

Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PHYED 78.1

Catalog Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the game of golf, along with fundamentals, techniques, rules, and etiquette.  Through this course students will learn the correct mechanics needed for the basics of beginning golf.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the game of golf, along with fundamentals, techniques, rules, and etiquette.  Through this course students will learn the correct mechanics needed for the basics of beginning golf.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Play golf at a beginning level.

2.  Perform basic golf shots.

3.  Demonstrate proper body positioning during golf shots.

4.  Understand and apply the written and unwritten rules of play.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate beginning golf shots.

2. Demonstrate proper swing techniques.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of proper etiquette.

4. Utilize the rules of golf for play.

5. Participate in a round of golf.

Topics and Scope

I. Basic Fundamentals of Golf

    A. Grip

         1. Baseball/Ten finger

         2. Overlap

         3. Interlock

    B. Stance

         1. Square

         2. Open

         3. Closed

    C. Address

    D. Take away

    E. Follow through

II. Chip Shot

    A. Grip

    B. Stance

    C. Address

    D. Take away

    E. Follow through

III. Pitch Shot

    A. Grip

    B. Stance

    C. Address

    D. Take away

    E. Follow through

IV. Putting

    A. Grip

    B. Alignment and position

    C. Putting strategy

V. Rules/Etiquette

    A. United States Golf Association Summary of Rules

         1. Penalties

         2. No penalty

         3. One-stroke penalty

         4. Two-stroke penalty

         5. Disqualification

    B. Courtesy on the Course

Assignments:

Students are expected to spend an additional one and one-half hours per week outside of class completing one or more of the following assignments:

1. Practicing and performing full swing, chip shot, pitch shot,

      and putting

2. Assigned or suggested reading

3. Critique video presentations

4. Demonstration of golf rules and etiquette

5. Final objective exam

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 10%
Necessary golf strategies related to personal skill and abilities
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 40%
Class performances
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 40%
Final objective exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 30 - 60%
Participation, discussion and verbal critiques

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Skills, Drills & Strategies for Golf. Stephens, Kenneth and Stephens, Joni. Routledge. 1999 (classic)

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