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John Boynton (Johnboynton)
Junior Member
Username: Johnboynton
Post Number: 4
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 12:11 pm: |       |
Golf in (inside) physical education—if it could be done, of what value would it be to your students? Would it help you meet your physical education goals and objectives? How would you frame such an experience in terms of your school’s or state’s or parent’s requirements and expectations? How about it’s ability to link with the core subjects in your school—math, science, social studies, English? I’d like to hear from all, those who play the game and those who don’t, regarding the value of teaching golf. IF….IF….IF….(and those are big IF’s) it could be pulled off, what would be the impact? |
Christine Nenstiel (Cnenstiel)
New member
Username: Cnenstiel
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Monday, August 01, 2005 - 1:45 pm: | |
I teach at the high school level and golf is definitely one of the units that we teach. We teach all the major skills - putting, driving, approach shots, etc. We teach inside using mats and plastic balls and we can teach it outside. We show video clips of the tournaments or events that are going on that season, allowing students to analyze play at the highest level. Part of our unit is for them to build a miniature golf course out of the equipment that we have in our closet. If weatheror time permits, a trip to the driving range or mini-golf is not out of the question.
It is a very popular lifetime sport, and rather than really looking at how we can integrate it with other subjects, look at it in terms of giving students another opportunity to try something that if they like it, can stick with them throughout their life. Parents are generally very supportive, and we find most of the students do seem to enjoy it. I would say that if you're considering it, go for it!
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Leann J. Hastings (Ljh5429)
Junior Member
Username: Ljh5429
Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 8:49 am: | |
Throughout my high school career, I was only vaguely introduced to the sport of golf. Now that I am in college and a PE major, I wish I would have had more instruction on it. Golf is a sport that people can participate in all their lives and it is a very enjoyable one. Golf is also a sport that familes can enjoy together. I would definatly consider including golf in a physical education unit. It is a positive and fun way to teach lifetime activities. |
Nancy Ferris
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2005 - 2:36 pm: | |
I am currently a PE major, and have recently been introduced to the concept of teaching golf in a PE class. In my high school, the main focus was on traditional team sports, although reports show that people are not likely to continue these sports throughout their life. Then why do we continue to teach these activites over activities, such as golf, which students would be more likely to continue on completing high school? I think that golf, among other leisure activies need to be included in Physical Education. By introducing students to golf in a modified form (as suggested above, with mats and plastic balls), we are giving them a taste of an enjoyable activity, that people can participate in for life. |
Jeremy Forosisky
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 11:49 am: | |
I think that golf should be included in Physical Education. It can teach new skills that most students have not experienced yet. It is also a great example of a lifetime activity. With the new trend of teaching these activities, which i also agree with, I strongly believe that golf can and will be a plus in the PE setting. |
Greg Santora
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 2:14 pm: | |
I teach at the elementary level and we present the basic concepts of golf with putting and pitching. We do this all inside using rug mats, foam style ball, golf ball with line and golf clubs. The fifth grade classes have really enjoyed this activity. |
David Germanski (Davidg)
New member
Username: Davidg
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 8:31 am: | |
I think Golf is a good activity to present in Physical Education as long as it is done at a developmentally appropriate level. Golf is a nice change up from the traditional sports played in a physical education setting. I think the way it needs to be done like anything else is not to overkill the activity. If you give students a basic understanding of the essential skills of the game, and you can get a couple students on board to really pursue golf as a lifetime sport, I think you have done you job as a physical educator. Giving students a lot of different choices allows them to find activities that they will want to do long after their days in a elementary or high school physical education class. After all, isnt that what it's all about. |
Joe Herzog (Bigfish344)
Member
Username: Bigfish344
Post Number: 28
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 9:37 am: | |
I taught golf to my seventh graders and they loved the activity. We had long driving contests and closest to the hole contests which were very popular. Also played stroke play, best ball and some others as well, which was a great opportunity to introduce some basic math concepts to a school population that struggled with math test scores. Our math teachers appreciated that, as we had the kids show their score cards to the math teacher and they got an extra point for having it signed. Despite Mark Twain's quote that "Golf is a Long Walk, Spoiled", golf is a life long activity and we know that walking (sans the cart) is the best of all activities for the general population.
Joe Herzog, Fresno CA |
Brad Bothell (Brad05)
New member
Username: Brad05
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 1:33 pm: | |
I think golf is an excellent choice to teach in a physical education class. Golf is a lifelong sport. This sport is not to demanding on your body. You can also make an outing into a cardio workout if you choose to walk the course. Golf can be taught indoor and outdoor in the physical education enviornment. |
