Golf

Code:

642

Acronym:

642

Instance: 2019/2020 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Sports Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LCD	19	First Degree in Sports Sciences (2011/2012)	1	-	3	-
			2

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Have a positive experience at the first Golf exposure.

Knowing the fundamental principles and spirit of the Golf game

Know the general rules of Golf and its application in game situations practices.

Know and implement the rules of etiquette in game situation

Know and apply in training and game situation of the main safety rules.

Learn the specific denomination and terms used for golf equipment.

Understand, practice and consolidate the fundamental technical skills of the Golf game.

Know the importance of Golf Setup (alignment, stance, distance to the ball, ball position, position of the hands, posture as well as the golf grip)

Learn the setup fundamentals: (i) proper alignment; (ii) the correct stance and ball position; (iii) good posture; (iv) a correct grip.

Learn, practice and become familiar with the swing and shots using several clubs [takeaway, backswing (earlbackswing, midbackswing, latebackswing) top of the backswing, downswing, impact, extension and rotation, follow through and finish position]

Develop key technical and tactical skills that are part of the Golf game: (i) Putting skills (i.e. starting the ball on line and speed control); (ii) chipping skills; (iii) Pitching skills; (iv) full swing; (v) specialty shots (knock-down, flop shot, uphill, downhill, etc.); (vi) fairway bunkers play; (vii) centeredness on ball contact.

Learning basic concepts surrounding ball flight.

Concepts of distance control for clubs. Accuracy and distance control with all clubs.

Awareness of changing conditions and their effect on performance.

Adding shot variety to basic skills learned.

Knowledge of escape shot techniques (fades, draws, ball position, body alignment, clubface angle).

knowledge of trouble shot techniques (punch shots, low shots, high shots, club selection).

Empower students with essential knowledge on Golf for in situations of school and/or club, provide technical and didactic response in teaching the bases of this sport

Learning outcomes and competences

Mastering Golf Specific Terminology.

Demonstrate a good knowledge and correct application of the rules of the game of Golf.

Know and obey the golf game's rules of etiquete.

To master at a basic level the main situations and technical skills presente in Golf game.

Demonstrate and apply in a competitive situation the technical, tactical and strategic principles of this sport.

Be able to teach the basic rules and key technical, tactical and strategic concepts of Golf

Working method

Presencial

Program

General Golf Rules and Etiquette

Basic elements and terms used for golf equipment including: club face, heel of club, toe of club, shaft and grip

Various Clubs Grip

Golf skills and tactics

Technical Knowledge

Putting

Chipping

Pitching

Full swing

7 and 9 and SW irons

hybrid/wood

Specialty shots (knock-down, flop shot, etc.)

Fairway bunkers play

Learning basic concepts surrounding ball flight.

Concepts of distance control for clubs.

Awareness of changing conditions and their effect on performance.

Specialty shots (i.e. uphill, downhill, knock-down).

Adding shot variety to basic skills learned.

Accuracy and distance control with all clubs.

Detailed knowledge of escape shot techniques (fades, draws, ball position, body alignment, clubface angle).

Detailed knowledge of trouble shot techniques (punch shots, low shots, high shots, club selection).

Detailed knowledge of fairway bunker technique, club selection, quiet legs, ball position, grip.

Practice using a variety of fun activities that begin to incorporate other skills required to play such as strategy and tactics.

Mandatory literature

Madonna Bill; Coaching golf successfully. ISBN: 0-7360-3391-2
Buzza Steven J. 070; Effects of trying to gain distance on golf driving technique
Milburn P. D.; Summation of segmental velocities in the Golf swing
Jobe Frank W.; 30 Exercices for better golf
Richards James 070; Weight transfer patterns during the golf swing

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes, individual and team work according to the sports education model. Organization, operationalization and participation in internal golf tournaments.

Participation in a field trip golf course

Student Leadership Opportunities

Throughout this golf program there are many opportunities where students could take on a leadership role. This could be done through the appointment of students in various roles.

These roles can either be maintained for the duration of the program or rotated between different

students, so that more students are able to experience these roles.

Some examples of student roles and the responsibilities associated with them are listed below:

Team Captains

• Select and co-ordinate teams for the competition.
• Assist and encourage team members.
• Promote and monitor safety procedures.
• Set rules and codes of behaviour and assist enforcing these during sessions.

Equipment Managers

• Retrieve and return equipment from storage.
• Clean equipment and inspect for damage.

Fitness Leaders

• Lead students through warm up and stretching activities.

Scorers

• Assist with scoring during skills challenge activities and the course competition.

Course Designers

• Design “The Golf Course” which will be used for the competition.
• Provide a map for each team on the course layout.
• Assist equipment managers in setting up the course.

Match Committee

• Design and organise multiple copies of score cards for the skills challenge and course competition.
• Assign starting holes for groups during the competition.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	25,00
Teste	25,00
Trabalho de campo	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	51,00
Frequência das aulas	30,00
Total:	81,00

Eligibility for exams

The achievement of a final classification requires attendance at the curricular unit, as established in the evaluation rules of FADEUP. A student is considered to attend a curricular unit if, having been regularly enrolled, he / she does not exceed the limit of absences corresponding to 25% of each of the types of classes envisaged.

Students with high competition status can not exceed the limit of absences corresponding to 50% of each of the types of classes planned.

Students with worker-student status, safeguarded by general law, will have to inform the teacher at the beginning of the semester and take the examination of each of the modules provided at the end of their teaching.

The justification of absences is made through the presentation by the student of an application addressed to the Pedagogical Council, to which the competent medical report is attached, within 5 working days of the first fault. The dispatch will be delivered to the student, and it will be up to the student to present it to the teachers in the areas to which the absences were recorded.

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation formula: Written test (25%)

Practical work (team and individual) and Evaluation Practices (50%)

Participation / interest / attendance (25%)

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

To carry out individual works aligned with the contents that, weekly, are being approached in the classes.