1. DISC GOLF

2. 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?

3. 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.

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

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

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

12. 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.

13. Cognition Information

14. 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

15. 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

16. WHAT AM I DOING?
Three finger grip
Backhand throw

17. IDENTIFY THE DISC Football Hockey Puck Flyer Disc Basketball
Volleyball

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

19. IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING DISC GOLF
Volleyball
Football
Basketball
Disc Golf

20. Cognition Assessments Tools

21. WHY SHOULD I PLAY DISC GOLF?

22. HOW WILL DISC GOLF BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?

23. WHAT AM I DOING?

24. IDENTIFY THE DISC

25. WHAT IS THIS?

26. IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING DISC GOLF

27. 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?