SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE 1401 S. COLLEGE AVE. LEVELLAND, TX 79336 Course Number: PHED 1113 Course Title: Beginning Golf Course Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Prerequisite: None Textbook: National Golf Foundation: Easy Way To Learn Golf Rules (provided) Supplies: Golf Clubs, Golf Bag, Golf Balls & tees, Golf/Athletic Shoes Course Description: This course covers basic golf rules, etiquette, and mechanics. Five full rounds of golf must be completed by semesters end. Class meets off campus. Course Requirements: - Attendance, participation, and promptness - Accomplishment of daily assignments - Abide by golf rules, etiquette and attire - Complete assigned rounds of golf and written final Course Format Includes: Lecture and Video tapes, driving range practice, demonstrations, putting and chipping techniques, and course play. Method of Evaluation: See instructors grading policyBEGINNING GOLF PHED 1113 INSTRUCTOR SYLLABUS Instructor: Mike Harrison Office: SPC Natatorium Phone: 806-716-2228 E-mail: [email protected] METHOD OF EVALUATION: - Attendance and Participation - 70 % a. Each absence, after the first, deducts 4 points from this grade b. Each tardy deducts 1-4 points from this grade. c. 30 minutes late is a 4 pt. deduction d. Two excused absences may be made up. For an absence to be considered excused, the instructor must be told the reason for the absence by the following class period. e. Student must participate in any of my other courses to make up the excused absence. Last day to make up classes is ______________ f. A tardy may not be made up. Tell the instructor of any reason for an excused tardy. If a student’s tardies are equivalent to more than one absence, then the student will be required to take the final. - Golf course play and etiquette - 10% a. This grade is determined by the students etiquette and golf play concepts both during class and outside of class. *** b. Students play of 5 – nine hole rounds of golf. - Score cards signed and dated on days of play. - -20 cards not dated, -20 cards not containing time of play, -20 cards not signed by club attendant or instructor, -20 card not filled out properly, -20 card not turned in within one week of play - All score cards turned in by ________________ - Two golf test’s - 20% a. One test will be given over golf play and etiquette. b. The other test will be the FINAL EXAM. Date of Final________ - Anyone who has not been absent more than once, Scored at least a “70” on the etiquette test and has received a score of 100 on all 5 score cards, is exempt from the final. **** Any time a student misuses or abuses golf facility or golf equipment, they may be automatically dropped from the course without a refund. LAST DAY TO DROP: __________________BEGINNING GOLF PHED 1113 EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION 1. Student will demonstrate knowledge of, and Daily participation & performance of, proper grip, stance, and posture Instructor observation when addressing the golf ball. 2. Student will apply knowledge gained for the Daily participation total use of various clubs. 3. Student will demonstrate and execute pre-shot Daily participation routine, putting, chip and run shots, and various golf swings (quarter, half, and three-quarter swing) needed for the game of golf. 4. Student will demonstrate knowledge of proper Test # 1 and etiquette, attitude, and conduct during practice Daily observation and play time on a golf course. 5. Student will be able to apply the knowledge gained Score cards and in class to safely play a game of golf, which Final Exam includes proper use of rules, proper scoring, and total play. 6. Students will develop an interest in golf through Daily observation attending and participating regularly in class. Daily Participation Diversity Statement: In this class, the teacher will establish and support an environment that values and nurtures individual and group differences and encourages engagement and interaction. Understanding and respecting multiple experiences and perspectives will serve to challenge and stimulate all of us to learn about others, about the larger world and about ourselves. By promoting diversity and intellectual exchange, we will not only mirror society as it is, but also model society as it should and can be. Disabilities Statement: Levelland Campus: Students with disabilities, including but not limited to physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should notify the Special Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the Special Services Coordinator. For more information, call or visit the Special Services Office in the Student Services building, 894-9611 ext. 2529PHED 1113 BEGINNING GOLF WEEKLY SCHEDULE WEEK 1 1. Class orientation, explanation of equipment and materials needed for class, explanation of the evaluation of the student for their final grade. 2. Show video on the proper grip of the golf club 3. Explain the proper grip of the club and the starting of a ½ swing using the 5, 6, & 7 irons. 4. Remind student to meet at golf course the next week for explanation of golf etiquette. WEEK 2 1. Explain golf etiquette hand out. Explain the importance of golf etiquette on the entire course (Tee‐boxes, fairway, bunkers, & greens). Remind student to bring their 5,6,7irons 2.