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ATHL 0107 - Golf Training

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 103 Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced golfing skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience Hours: 58 laboratory per unit Description: Stresses golf training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate golf. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 0.5-3 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory 29-174 By Arrangement Contact Hours 29-174 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Create a pre-shot routine that takes advantage of visualization techniques. Assess the slope and speed of the green and explain the impact on club selection. Explain the rules of golf and apply them to his/her advantage. Course Content Outline I. Golf Terminology, Rules and Etiquette A. USGA rules B. Course Etiquette II. Swing Mechanics – Full Swing A. Grip B. Set-up C. Stance D. Backswing E. Follow through F. Pre-shot routine III. Use of Short, Mid and Long Irons IV. Use of Woods (Driver and Fairway) V. Basics of Putting A. Grip B. Stance C. Pendulum swing D. Reading the greens VI. Basics of Chipping A. Grip B. Stance C. Pendulum swing D. Reading the greens VII. Basics of Pitching A. Grip B. Stance C. Backswing D. Follow-through VIII. Mental Preparation for Competitive Situations A. Visualization B. Stress Management C. Concentration IX. Course Management A. Creating shots B. Playing it Safe C. Taking Chances X. Problems and Corrections A. Hook B. Slice C. Topping XI. Basics of Bunker Play A. Grip B. Stance/Ball position C. Backswing D. Follow-through XII. Successfully swinging different lies A. Set-up B. Stance/Ball Position C. Backswing D. Follow-through Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Identify the rules of golf and apply them to his/her advantage. 2. Describe the basic components of the golf swing. 3. Compare and contrast the full swing to the swing used in pitching. 4. Differentiate between the swing used in pitching and the swing used in chipping. 5. Assess the slope and speed of the green. 6. Apply the putting stroke as it relates to the green conditions. 7. Determine swing corrections from viewing the flight of the ball. 8. Analyze various ball flight patterns (draw, fade, knockdown, etc.) Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Reading Assignments 1. Student will read the chapter on Greenside bunker shots in the book "Understanding the Golf Swing" and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read an assigned article about creating the knock down shot from a golf periodical and develop a list of training aids they will use in a teaching demonstration including how and when that shot should be taken. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Student will write a lesson plan on chipping and pitching explaining when each stroke should be used. 2. Student will present a lesson to the class on how to read the green on the 7th hole at Whitney Oaks Golf Club from the back edge of the green with the pin placement to the front right and explain the successful shot to the rest of the class. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Keep a golf journal that includes the following: a. number of putts b. greens in regulation c. sand saves d. fairways hit Methods of Instruction Laboratory Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.