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ATHL 0154 - Intercollegiate Golf (M)

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 162 Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced golf skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience Hours: 58 laboratory per unit Description: Intercollegiate men's golf competition conducted through NCAA and California Commission on Athletics rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 1-3 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory 58-174 By Arrangement Contact Hours 58-174 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Create a pre-shot routine that takes advantage of visualization techniques. List various ball flight patterns (hook, fade, slice, etc.) and how to correct them. Compare and contrast the full swing to the swing used in pitching. List the all basic components of the golf swing. 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 & 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 Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Analyze the rules of golf and apply them to their advantage. 2. Describe a competitive plan of action to use on a golf course identifying the best way to approach each hole to minimize the number of strokes needed to complete the course. 3. Perform the full golf swing. 4. Perform the pitching swing. 5. Perform the chipping swing. 6. Determine the slope and speed of the green by performing a successful approach to the hole. 7. Perform putting strokes as it relates to the green conditions. 8. Analyze bunker conditions to make appropriate club selection. 9. Perform swing corrections from viewing the flight of the ball. 10. Demonstrate a higher level of skills corresponding with course repetition. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Go to www.usga.org., read rules 1 through 28 and take 15 question advanced quiz related to basic knowledge of rules. 2. Read an article about creating the fade shot from any golf periodical and report to team how and when that shot should be taken. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Read an article on chipping and pitching and write a one page paper explaining when each stroke should be used. 2. Read the green on a selected hole on a golf course from the front edge of the green with the pin placement to the back right and demonstrate your findings to the team. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Laboratory Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.