Department of Kinesiology and Health Science
Course Outline
Course Number: KINS 084
Course Title: Intermediate Golf
Unit Value: One
Course Instructor: Don Mico Office Number: Golf Shed
Office Phone: N/A
Office Hours: TTh 9:00-10:00am
(At the Golf Shed)
Email Address: mico@csus.edu
GE Area E
Catalog
Description
Continued development of the fundamental mechanics involved in the golf swing with emphasis on individual swing analysis and correction; introduction to play on a nine-hole golf course using U.S.G.A. rules and accepted rules of etiquette.
Course Description
The student will have the opportunity to expand basic golf skills learned from beginning golf through lectures, demonstration, drills and actual game play. The student will also gain knowledge of golf etiquette, rules, and other areas, as related to the game of golf, while playing on an actual golf course.
Prerequisites
Kinesiology 83(Beginning Golf) or equivalent
Learning
Objectives
A. To understand the physiological, psychological, and social benefits of golf.
B. To better understand the basic terms, rules, history, and etiquette related to the game of golf.
C. To be able to describe golf equipment and their uses and the necessity of proper attire used in golf (different clubs and uses, shoes, clothing).
D. To understand and perform the basic mechanics involved in the set-up, swing, and contact point for each area of golf (driving, chipping, putting).
E. To be able to recognize the cause and correction of common errors (i.e.; slicing, topping).
F. To execute fades and draws and to understand the body position in order to accomplish this task.
G. To become familiar with course management and the cooperative skills necessary to prepare and play a round of golf.
H. To recognize the various emotions involved with golf and identify how they can be helpful or detrimental to the game and one’s concentration.
I. To gain an enhanced appreciation for the game and how adults and their families can enjoy golf and the lifetime benefits it provides.
Texts/Readings/Equipment
Athletic shoes. Absolutely no high-heels.
Three golf cards from the courses that were played during the semester.
Grading System
Attendance: 20 Percent
You are allowed three (3) absences. After that your grade will drop progressively per each additional absence. You will not be allowed to participate if you are more than five (5) minutes late. Three late days are equal to one absence.
Participation: 20 Percent
In order to receive credit for participation, you must do the activities/drills for that day. Attending class and not participating will be counted as an absence and a non-participation day.
Exam: 20 Percent
Written Assignments: 10 Percent
Writing Component: 10 Percent
Video Swing Analysis: 5 Percent
Game Play: 15 Percent
Three rounds of golf will be played throughout the semester.
92-100 = A 78-79 = C+
90-91 = A- 72-77 = C
88-89 = B + 70-71 = C -
82-87 = B 60-69 = D
80-81 = B- 0-59 = F
Exams or other
Methods of Evaluation
Mid-term exam on etiquette and golf terminology, worth 20% of final grade.
Weekly Course
Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Course Outline: Discussion on GE and Area E Requirement, Warm-up routine, Safety.
Week 2: Chip shot: Open Stance
Week 3: Pitch shot: Half and full swing, pitch and run
Week 4: Bunker: Wedges 48, 50, 53, 56, 58, 60
Week 5: Fade: Body alignment
Week 6: Draw: Body alignment
Week 7: Ball positioning: High, medium, and low shots
Week 8: Review: Course Management
Week 9: Putting: Read greens
Week 10: Game Play: 9 holes
Week 11: Mid-term. Woods: Fairway and driver
Week 12: Paper Due: Game Play: 9 holes
Week 13: Game Play: 9 holes
Week 14: Video: Swing Analysis
Week 15: Video: Swing Analysis
Reading
assignments or other Assignments
Students should read Golf Digest and golf tips at www.discountgolf.com to get a better understanding of course management, correction techniques, and body positioning. In addition, when reading students should take notice of how golf can benefit your physiological, psychological, and social well-being.
Writing Component
A 1-2 page typed paper on your golf rounds. Due the first class meeting after Spring Break. I
will not allow late papers or papers that are e-mailed. If you are in a MW class, it is due the Monday
after Spring Break. There will be no
exceptions.
References
Adams, Mike &
Tomasi, T.J. Total Golf,
Bailey, Bill. Executive Golf,
Golf Digest.
Pepper, George. Golf Course of the PGA.