School
Health and Human Services
Division
Fitness & Wellness
Department
Fitness Leadership
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Health & Physical Education
Course Number
106
Course Title
Golf I
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description
Provides instruction in the fundamental and intermediate skills of golf, including proper use of woods, irons, putting, and specialty shots. Also covers rules, terminology, and proper etiquette.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Goal Statement
HPEA 106 Golf I is a sequential course designed to teach beginner and intermediate skills of golf. The student will participate in numerous drills designed to improve skill and technique.
Core Course Topics
- Terminology and safety.
- Golf rules.
- Golf skills and refinement of strokes.
- Strategy (tee shot, fairway shots, and putting).
- Practice sessions.
- Trouble shots (downhill and uphill lies).
- Playing in competition (the match, simplified handicap, Callaway system, match play, stroke play, novelty competition).
- Components of fitness and evaluation.
- Importance of lifetime sports skills.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Demonstrate proper golf skills: grip, stance, swing, putting, specialty shots, and course management.
- Describe golf terminology.
- Demonstate a complete knowledge of golf rules.
- Explain the safety principles of golf.
- Discuss the importance of health-related physical fitness and the attainment of life-time sports skills.
- Assess and evaluate components of fitness.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Written exams, skill tests, and participation.
Texts
To be determined by the instructor.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
Yes
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Evidence of successful collegiate golf play.
Effective Term
Fall 2019