DISC GOLF

Essential Questions What are the similarities and differences between the game of disc golf and regular game of golf? How can you improve your accuracy when throwing a disc?

HISTORY Disc golf started in the late 60's. The early Frisbee golf courses were "object courses", using anything as targets. “Steady” Ed Headrick made the modern day Frisbee. The game was formalized when Headrick invented the first Disc Pole Hole™ catching device. Headrick said the disc pole hole minimized arguing during play.

DISC GOLF EQUIPMENT Drivers-A disc designed for fast, long distance flight Putters- A disc designed for short-distance and stable flight Approach Disc Fun Gripper Disc Mini-A small disc used to mark where a players disc lands

DISC GOLF EQUIPMENT TARGETS Disc Golf Catcher Collapsible Basket Trash Can Hula Hoop

HOW TO PLAY Disc Golf is an individual sport Player starts by teeing off, if there is more than on player, the player whose disc lands furthest from the basket plays first A regulation golf game is 18 holes Points are the number of throws it takes a to put the disc in the basket Winner –the player with the fewest throws at the end of the course. To finish a hole the disc must come to rest in the chains or in the basket

DISC GOLF SAFETY Wear athletic shoes, and loose fit clothing, something comfortable to move in. Be aware of your surroundings when one is throwing Play area is debris free Practice proper communication, for example, speaking loud enough for teammates to know where you are on the field. Only throw the disc if others are a safe distance away. Pick up discs only when instructed.

Grip the disc with four fingers curled under the rim and thumb on top THREE FINGER GRIP Hold three fingers under the rim of the disc, the thumb on top, and the index finger along side of the disc

BACKHAND THROW Use the three or four finger grip, swing the disc backward, crossing the chest, and cock the wrist on the backswing , unwind the arm and snap the wrist on release

BACKHAND THROW CUES Uncoil and Point Step Coil Coil Step Uncoil Point

TEE PAD TEE OFF The designed tee-off area The first throw of a hole made from the tee pad area.

PAR ACE A hole-in-one. When you throw your disc into the catcher with one throw. The average number of throws for an experienced player to complete a hole. BIRDIE BASKET The target or hole located on the disc golf course. Completing a hole in one stroke under par.

Cognition Information

WHY SHOULD I PLAY DISC GOLF? Playing Disc Golf is good for my cardiovascular health Playing Disc Golf stimulates my brain Playing Disc Golf helps keep my muscles and joints flexible and strong Playing Disc Golf allows me to make new friends and have fun while being active

HOW WILL DISC GOLF BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE? Playing Disc Golf keeps me at a healthy weight Playing Disc Golf will help me stay energized Playing Disc Golf is a great way to make friends

WHAT AM I DOING? Three finger grip Backhand throw

IDENTIFY THE DISC Football Hockey Puck Flyer Disc Basketball Volleyball

WHAT IS THIS? Gripper DISC Disc Golf Catcher Hula Hoop Driver and Putter Discs

IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING DISC GOLF Volleyball Football Basketball Disc Golf

Cognition Assessments Tools

WHY SHOULD I PLAY DISC GOLF?

HOW WILL DISC GOLF BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?

WHAT AM I DOING?

IDENTIFY THE DISC

WHAT IS THIS?

IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING DISC GOLF

How will this benefit me in my life? DISC GOLF COGNITION ASSESSMENT What Equipment is this? What Skill am I doing? Why am I doing this? How will this benefit me in my life?