Theories and Practice of Golf and Outdoor Leisure Pursuits

KinL 213

Spring

Instructor:Telephone:

Office:KHS 171Email:

Hours: Meeting times:

Course Description: SLU catalogue- 1 hour. Skills, rules, strategies, and teaching methods of golf. A recreational laboratory class emphasizing introductory instruction and experience in a wide variety of outdoor leisure pursuits. Topics may be selected from but not limited to the following: golf, camping, canoeing, boating, backpacking, day hiking, fishing, water and hunting safety, and wilderness first aid.

Objectives: By the end of the course, the students will be able to:

  • Define terms associated with scoring, handicapping, etiquette, course architecture, safety, and equipment
  • Explain the basic rules of scoring
  • Demonstrate correct techniques in driving, putting, and chipping
  • Develop a lesson plan to teach a skill in golf or outdoor rec
  • Implement an effective peer taught lesson in golf
  • Choose the correct club based upon the situation encountered during play
  • Compile a wilderness first aid kit
  • Set up a campsite
  • Construct an oven and bake a cake
  • Present a topic or “how to” lesson associated with outdoor recreation

Texts: Teaching Cues for Sport Skills for Secondary School Students; Hilda Fronske, 4th ed. Notes and other material will be provided via blackboard.

Class Policies:

Attendance: Class attendance is regarded as an obligation as well as a privilege, and all students are expected to attend regularly and punctually all classes in which they enrolled. Failure to do so may jeopardize a student’s scholastic standing and may lead to suspension from the university. Absences will negatively affect your grade. There are assignments completed during class which cannot be made up.Every 2 tardies will count as one absence.If a student misses 10% or more sessions of any class due to unexcusedabsences prior to the published withdrawal date, the instructor may withdraw thestudent with a grade of "W."

Late Assignments and Make-up work: Assignments must be completed within the allotted time. Failure to complete assignments and turn them in on time will result in a grade of 0 (zero). Late assignments will not be accepted. You are also expected to take exams when scheduled. Make-up exams are unusual and will only be given to those students who have the absence excused by the instructor before the scheduled exam date. Otherwise, your grade will be a 0 (zero).

Professionalism: As you prepare to enter the teaching profession, you will be held to high behavioral standards. Do your best to maintain a professional demeanor. Use of cell phones during class is strictly prohibited. Using a cell phone during instruction will be counted as a non-participation in the class for the day.

Academic Misconduct: Academic misconduct will not be tolerated and will result in receiving an F in the course. Student behavior which inhibits the teaching or learning of the class,

routinely entering late or leaving class early, use of cell phones or electronic devices in any manner, and repeatedly talking in class will not be tolerated. Use of cell phones during class is strictly prohibited. Using a cell phone during instruction will be counted as a non-participation in the class for the day.

SLU Email Policy: SLU policy dictates that all email correspondence between faculty and students be done through the SLU email system. As a result, the instructor will not communicate with you via email using addresses other than the SLU system (e.g., yahoo, bellsouth)

Evaluation: Your course grade will be based upon the following:

Class participation (15 points per dayx 27 days) 405pts

1 written exam 50 pts

Peer Teach Lesson 50 pts

Lesson plan 50 pts

Golf & Outdoor rec portfolio 50 pts

Golf skill test 30 pts

Camping skills & participation 100 pts

735Pts

Evaluation descriptions:

Lesson Plan: Format will be provided.

Peer Teach: Topic will be provided by instructor. The lesson should be 1 hour in length. A handout of the activities you teach is to be provided to the instructor as well as each of your peers. A written lesson pan should be turned in 1 week prior to teaching. If you do not have your lesson plan on the day you teach you will not be allowed to teach and will receive a score of “0”…..No make ups

Skill Test:

Golf- driving, chipping, and putting

Camping- evaluation will be based upon ability to set up an effective camp, cook over an open fire, construct an oven and bake a cake, effectively navigate a canoe. All students are required to attend the camping session at midterms or at the end of the semester as part of the final/midterm assessment.

Portfolios: a collection of drills, skills, games, lesson plans, and assessment ideas that can be used to teach the specified unit.

Grading Scale:

100-93A

92-85B

84-77C

76-69D

If you are a qualified student with a disability seeking accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to self-identify with the Office of Student Life in the Student Union.

Important Dates

- Last day to withdraw or resign from term 1 classes

- Mardi Gras Holiday

- Last day to withdraw or resign from regular classes

- Spring Break

- Last day to withdraw or resign form term 2 classes

- Last day to return rental textbooks without a fine

- Final exams

Final Exam - TBA