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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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 KC – [U:\kc’document\course outline\pe_2GCI.doc] February 1999