SRJC Course Outlines

10/7/2024 5:35:30 PMKINI 3.1 Course Outline as of Summer 2025

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  KINI 3.1Title:  BEGINNING GOLF  
Full Title:  Beginning Golf
Last Reviewed:3/9/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled3.003 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25Total 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:  KINDV 3.1

Catalog Description:
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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
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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:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
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:
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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.
 

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

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