Golf I

Catalog description

KINES 29 is a beginner¿s level course designed to give students the understanding, knowledge and skills to begin an exploration of the game of golf. While the primary focus of this course is the short game, 100 yards and in to the green, students will also develop proficiency in short and mid-range irons. By the end of the course, each student will possess a basic knowledge of the game of golf that will allow them to be a knowledgeable spectator or participant in the game of golf. KINES 29 also explores golf as a lifetime sport. Students will examine the level of fitness necessary for successful participation in the game of golf, the potential fitness and wellness benefits of participating in golf on a regular basis, and the social benefits associated with the betterment of one's well-being and quality of life. During this course, students will have a chance to apply the skills they have learned during the course through practicing the game on an actual golf course. This opportunity creates an ideal practice area for the student golfer to become acquainted with the situational application of golf skills and the decision-making and problem-solving skills needed to manage the golf course including the various hazards.