Disc Golf: Introduction

The growing popularity of the game of disc golf begins with the essential fact that throwing a flying disc with power and accuracy is a marvelous sensation. The constant challenge, the social nature of the game, the good physical and mental conditioning, and the fact that it is inexpensive to begin play are also attractions. Disc golf is a recreational sport for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or ability.

Standards

PANPESK: Physical activity provides opportunities for self-expression and social
development and interaction

PANPE1: Competency in movement forms facilitates a desire to participate in and
benefit from a lifetime of physical activity

PANPE2: Balancing daily physical activity and proper nutrition contributes to lifelong fitness and wellness

Physical Activity and Nutrition Standards

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you will:

• Demonstrate proper throwing skills.
  
• Demonstrate creativity when designing golf course.
  
• Participate and have a working knowledge of Frisbee golf.

Guiding Questions

• What have you learned about the sport and what do you like/dislike about it? 
  
• How could you apply what you have learned to other sports?  How could you apply what you have learned to situations outside of sports?  What might those situations be?

Now that you have an overview of the lesson, select the Lesson link in the navigation to begin.

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