Chabot College
Course Outline for Physical Education 2
February 1999
GOLF – BEGINNING & SHORT GAME
Catalog Description:
PHED 2GBS – Golf–Intermediate & Short Game 1 unit
This course is designed to give the student instruction and practice in the fundamental skills basic to successful performances on the golf course. The student will learn basic skills, rules & etiquette, safety, course layouts and bay area courses. The course will emphasize: establishing handicaps, strategies in lowering one's handicap and the short game. The class will meet 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
This course is designed to give the student instruction and practice in the fundamental skills basic to successful performances on the golf course. The student will learn basic skills, rules & etiquette, safety, course layouts and bay area courses. The course will emphasize: establishing handicaps, strategies in lowering one's handicap and the short game.
Course Content:
History of golf
1.
Basic Equipment
2.
The grip
3.
Alignment
4.
The Set-up
5.
The Swimming
6.
Rules, Etiquette & Safety
7.
Practice
8.
Basic knowledge of golf course play
Methods of Presentation:
1.
Lectures
2.
Demonstrations
3.
Discussions
4.
Video presentations
5.
Practice Sessions
6.
Actual golf course play
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Attendance Participation
1.
Written tests
2.
Ability to demonstrate basic skills
3.
Understanding of advanced skills

Chabot College
Golf– Beginning & Short Game - PHED 2GBS, Page 2
Textbook:
TBA
Special Student Material:
Appropriate attire.
1.
Golf equipment
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February 1999