GOLF
PHED 1100
COURSE Golf PHED1100 1 hour credit
CATALOG PHED 1110 Golf (1) This course is designed to acquaint
DESCRIPTION the beginning player with correct swing, selection,
and use of the various clubs.
INSTRUCTOR Richard Moore
Office Number: P-141
Office Hours: Posted each semester beside instructor's office door.
TEXTBOOK None (Handouts are provided)
GENERAL The general education goal of this course is to
EDUCATION provide students an opportunity to develop an
GOAL awareness of the relationship between physical and
mental well being and give training in skills that can
be used to maintain a healthy balance in this
relationship.
GENERAL As a result of successful completion of this course,
EDUCATION students will have demonstrated an acceptable level of
OUTCOMES effectiveness in designated beginning golf skills as
well as an ability to apply lifetime fitness skills
associated with golf to their present lifestyles.
OTHER This course also provides an opportunity to develop
GOALS physical related skills necessary for the performance
of golf. Problem solving skills and critical skills
are limited goals. Oral and written communication
skills are necessary in both receiving and giving
information.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students are encouraged to register with the Office of Student Disability Services for assistance with accommodations. It is the student's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The College does not assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to students who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.
Volunteer State Community College is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action Educational Institution. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the College because of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap. The College also complies with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended and with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974. The commitment to
equal opportunity applies to all aspects of recruitment, employment and
education of individuals at all levels throughout the College.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
GENERAL The degree to which the outcomes of the primary goals
EDUCATION of this course have been achieved will be determined
GOAL by an assessment of the specific course outcomes. In
addition, the course will be assessed by students
through faculty evaluation and/or a student
opinionnaire to determine student's perception of the
achievement of stated course goals and outcomes.
OTHER The degree of accomplishment pertaining to the problem
GOALS solving and critical skills goals will be determined
through the assessment of the student's achievement of
the specific course outcomes, but to a limited extent,
as these are lifetime skills requiring future
assessment. Communication skills.are not assessed in
this course, but these skills are essential in
receiving and giving information.
OUTCOMES Outcomes statements will be assessed through written
STATEMENTS examination, laboratory exercises and class
participation. The written examination will cover
lecture/discussion material. The laboratories will
require student participation and will be graded on
the performance of skills as well as student
participation in drills. Class participation and
attendance are other*important aspects of the
assessment and check lists.will be used in determining
if these requirements are met.
POLICIES A. Grading System
AND The grading system is based on the following
PROCEDURES system:
POINTS GRADE
90 ‑ 100 A
80 ‑ 89 B
70 ‑ 79 C
60 ‑ 69 D
Below 60 F
Incomplete I
Incomplete = I ‑ The mark of "I" (incomplete)
indicates that the student has not completed the
requirements for the course due to an unavoidable
circumstance that is acceptable to the instructor.
If the "I" is not completed by one week before the
first day of final exams for the next semester,
the "I" becomes and "F" on the student's record.
B. Explanation of Grading System
Points ‑ There are 100 possible points in this
course. These points are awarded on the following
basis:
Point Values for Assignments
1. 20 points ‑ Objective test over the concepts and theories presented in class as well as on knowledge of rules and regulations of golf.
2. 20 points ‑ Performance on golf skills.
3. 30 points ‑ Laboratory assignments.
4. 30 points ‑ Attendance and participation.
(The student may miss one class without penalty.)
C. Other Policies and Procedures
1. When a student is participating in a school activity which has been approved by the Dean of the College, the student will not be counted absent, but must make up the work within a week of the scheduled event.
2. The policy relating to cheating and student conduct can be found in the College Student Handbook.
3. Persistent unexcused absences can result in the instructor having the student administratively withdrawn from the class. The procedure involves the recommendation of the instructor to administratively withdraw the student. If the Dean of the College approves the recommendation, the student is withdrawn from the class.
4. It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor when he/she is tardy in order to avoid being marked absent.
5. The student should have a physical examination prior to taking an activity course. Otherwise, the student will be taking the course at his or her own risk.
6. Children are not allowed to attend this class.