Short GameSYLLABUS

 

Course Description

This course has been designed for master’s degree Advanced Swing & Short Game Mechanic Students. Students will learn advanced swing mechanics, in both a theoretical and practical form, and introduced to the fundamentals of each of the short game elements, chipping, pitching and bunker play, students will also be introduced to the strategic aspect of short game.  The theories will be divided into specific categories, discussed, and then used in a practical environment.  Students will advance their knowledge in the mechanics of a theoretically sound golf swing, and develop a knowledge of the fundamental mechanics of short game.  Students will increase their awareness and a process skills concerning the approach to recognizing faults and applying solutions to the numerous variances in any one golf swing or short game techniques. The learning approaches used in this class will include both intensive and extensive online and offline materials.

Course Objectives

The goal of this course is first to advance students understanding in the more complex areas of swing mechanics. Second, to introduce students to the fundamentals of short game mechanics, offering different theoretical point of views of mechanics and short game strategy.  The course is designed to enable students to not only understand the information that is provided, but also understand the systematical way it is presented, and from this approach, how faults are observed and fixes are made. Students will be able to study the information closely for details.  They will draw inferences based on specific details and also be able to answer questions that are based on those details.

  • To enhance golf swing and short game mechanical comprehension, and be able to use that comprehension in discussion with other professionals in this field of study, and students of the game.

  • To equip students with the tools required for examining details, making inferences based on those details, and gaining confidence in recommending solutions for any number of different faults in the golf swing.

Course Requirements and Learning Outcomes

This course requires students to study and comprehend selections from supplementary on-line /off-line materials before attending class. Students are required to attend 2 hours of classroom instruction per week and perform 4 hours of self-study every week. All assignments must be completed and submitted to the instructor on or before the due dates. Additionally, it is highly anticipated that students participate in pair work, small group discussion, and presentations. Without active class participation, students cannot receive high grades in this course. Students in this course will use both intensive and extensive learning styles by maintaining all topics covered throughout the class. This process will enable students to practice critical analysis of the golf swing, and short game techniques, evaluate faults, and provide solutions and fixes that have been discussed during the semester.

Evaluation

  • Class Attendance (30%): Three incidents of tardiness will be counted as one absence. Arriving in the classroom more than 40 minutes late after the class starts is regarded as one absence. More than three absences without acceptable reasons will result in a failing grade.

  • Participation (35%): (Homework assignments, required readings, questionnaires, in-class activities, etc.) Students’ active participation is strongly encouraged and will be graded in this course.

  • Final Exam (35%): The final written exam will be taken from the materials covered during the semester, as well as terminology used throughout the semester. It will take place during the 6th week of the semester during our normal class time. You will receive more information about the exam closer to the end of the semester.

Required reading and studies

All required study materials will be available online at

www.swingstation.com/kookmin/

Supplementary Material 

Students should bring the follow materials to class: Golf club (6 iron, Putter na short game clubs); Golf shoes, or something suitable to make a golf swing in. Dress in a manner suitable to play golf in. Students will be informed the week before, in class, about any and all special materials and equipment required for the next week’s class. A personal laptop computer will be a useful tool in the classroom and is highly recommended but not mandatory.

Reference Materials 

All reference materials will be provided in class.  Reference materials will focus almost exclusively on materials that can be sourced and studied online.