PEB 1130 GOLF Example Syllabus
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Course Description
This course is designed to provide the student with a beginning level of knowledge and skill in recreational golf.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of PEB 1130, students will be able to:
-define key golf terms
-demonstrate knowledge of basic golfing etiquette, rules and history
-recognize the key elements of sound golfing techniques
-demonstrate proper golfing techniques
Class Procedure
All classes after the first half of the semester will be held at Gus Wortham Golf Club. A schedule has been provided for you of each day activities. For classes at Gus Wortham, instruction will begin at 8:15 am, and it is expected that you are present, warmed-up, and have all necessary equipment ready to go by this time. Notice that some of the days state “Get range balls”. On these days, you will have to get a bag of range balls from the club house at Gus Wortham. The cost of a small bag of golf balls is $3.00. The University will provide clubs for you to use if you do not have your own.
Dress Code and Equipment
Comfortable clothing that will insure freedom of movement is recommended. Golfing shoes or athletic shoes with adequate traction MUST be worn in order to participate. Since the nature of Golf is to be outdoors, a hat, sunblock, and sunglasses are highly recommended. Students may, and are recommended, to bring a filled water bottle to class. The Gus Wortham golf club has a dress code for being on the course of “No tank tops, running shoes, torn jeans or cut off shorts.” If you are asked to leave because of dress, you will not be counted as present.
Directions to Gus Wortham
As you leave campus head on I-45 south, exit Wayside Dr. and take a left onto Wayside. Gus Wortham is on the right approx. 2 miles up Wayside. It is 4.5 miles from University of Houston to Gus Wortham Golf Club.
Grading
50 = Attendance (2 points per class)
20 = Rules/Etiquette/Terminology/History Quiz (each worth 5 points)
10 = Student Assessments
20 = Final/Skills Test
100 Total Points
1. Fifty percent of your final grade will be determined by attendance. Attendance means that you are dressed out and you participate in the activities. The remaining portion of your grade will be based on tests, quizzes, and skills assessments. Make-up quizzes are not available and in the event that you are caught cheating, you will receive an ‘F’ for the course. If you have special learning needs, please contact me.
2. Department of Health and Human Performance Absentee Policy:
Missing 6 or more academic hours of class is considered excessive. An hour class absence = 1 miss and a 1.5 hour class absence = 1.5 misses. In PEB classes students have the option of receiving an ‘S’ or a ‘U’ grade which will not be used in GPA calculation (with an ‘S’ you still get the hour credit). This will be contracted by the last formal day of class. You may not receive an ‘S’ if you miss more than 6 academic hours; you will receive the grade you earn. Once a grade has been issued, no S/U to letter grade change (or letter grade to S/U) will be permitted
3. Early departure may be counted against the student’s attendance at the discretion of the instructor. You will be marked late if you arrive 10 minutes after the designated class time and 3 lates equals 1 absence. After the first two weeks of class there will be a sign-up sheet on which you will be responsible for initialing in the appropriate box. The sign-up sheet will not be accessible after 8:10 am; you must see me after class to receive credit.
4. The grading system to be used is based on percentages: A = 94% and above, A- = 90-93, B+ = 86-89, B = 84-85, B- = 80-83, C+ = 76-79, C = 74-75, C- = 70-73, D+ = 66-69, D = 64-65, D- = 60-63, F = 59 and below. “I”s and “W”s are not available as a grade once coursework has been completed just because you do not like your grade. If you stop attending class and do not have yourself formally dropped (your name is still on the roll), you will receive an ‘F’ in the class. Tuesday, November 4th is the last day to withdraw from a class. Remember that you are only allowed 6 Ws throughout your academic career and drops must be initiated by the student. Students need to get a drop form from the Welcome Center, fill it out, and have it signed by the instructor by the due date. Do this early as not all instructors are on campus full time.
Class Environment
Please respect others in class by turning your cell phone off. Phone calls are not to be taken at any time during class and cell phones cannot be used as calculators. The schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. By maintaining enrollment in this course, you agree to abide be all points in this syllabus and the University’s policies and procedures. If at any time during the course you are unhappy with your performance, please contact me immediately. Failure to contact me immediately will most likely result in repeated poor performance and will tremendously limit your options.
Safety Concerns
As with any physical activity class, there is an inherent risk of injury associated with participation. The University of Houston does not carry health insurance for students in activity classes. The Department of Health and Human Performance and its instructors are in no way responsible for injuries incurred as a result of participation in its classes.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to abide by the university’s academic honesty policy in all matters concerning this course. (http://www.uh.edu/dos/hdbk/acad/achonpol.html). In particular, plagiarism, “Representing as one’s own work the work of another without acknowledging the source,” whether intentional or unintentional, will not be tolerated. Cheating in any form will result in an F for the course..
ADA statement: When possible, and in accordance with 504/ADA guidelines, we will attempt to provide reasonable academic accommodations to students who request and require them. Please call the Center for Students with DisABILITIES at ext. 3-5400 for more assistance.