Chabot College
February 1999
Course Outline for Physical Education 2
GOLF COURSE – INTERMEDIATE & SHORT GAME
Catalog Description:
PHED 2GCI – Golf Course – Intermediate & Short Game
1 unit
This course is designed to give the student instruction and practice in the intermediate skills basic to
successful performances on the golf course. The student will learn intermediate 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 intermediate skills basic to
successful performances on the golf course. The student will learn intermediate 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:
Equipment
1. The Swing
2. Pitching - use of the various wedges
3. Chipping
4. Putting
5. Rules and Etiquette
6. Handicaps
7. Course Management
8. Variety of Tournaments
9. Practice Sessions
10. Common Errors.
Methods of Presentation:
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Lectures
Demonstrations
Discussions
Video presentations
Practice Sessions
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 Course – Intermediate & Short Game - PHED 2GCI, Page 2
Textbook:
TBA
Special Student Material:
Appropriate attire.
1. Golf equipment
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February 1999