AGH 241 - Sports Turf

1. List the different sports that may be played on natural grass surfaces
   1. Name non-contact sports that may be played on natural grass surfaces
   2. Name contact sports that may be played on natural grass surfaces
   3. Name any additional sports that may be played on natural grass surfaces
2. Identify the types of rooting medias that might be used to provide a rooting medium for a sports surface
   1. Classify native soils present at a sports surface site
   2. List the amendments that might be used to modify a native soil
   3. Identify alternative “soil less” media mixes that might be used to replace a native soil
   4. Discuss soil and water relationships in terms of porosity, permeability, and holding capacities
   5. Discuss soil and plant relationships in terms of rooting depth and available moisture
3. Name the different species of grasses that may be used to establish a playing surface
   1. List the pros and cons of both rhizomatous and stoloniferous grasses
   2. Identify the qualities of bunch type turf grasses for playing surface use
   3. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a mixture of either rhizomatous, stoloniferous, and bunch grass mixtures for playing surface use
4. Describe the maintenance practices that would be used to maintain a playing surface
   1. Identify variations in mowing height in relation to rooting depth
   2. Discuss irrigation requirements in relation to turf grass species, mowing height, and rooting media
   3. Identify fertilization practices favorable to desired playing surface appearance and the likely related need for pesticide applications
   4. Discuss the use of aeration practices in the maintenance of a favorable rooting environment
5. Describe the pre-game practices that would be followed for the preparation of a field prior to play
   1. List the equipment and materials needed to paint or mark a filed prior to play
   2. Identify variations in mowing heights in relation to turf grass species and level of play
   3. Discuss irrigation timing in relation to the time of the content and anticipated surface quality
   4. Describe the use of field covers in anticipation of undesirable weather events and subsequent field condition at playing time
6. Describe the post-game practices that would be followed after play
   1. List repair options that may be used based on the amount of damage to the playing surface following play
   2. Identify maintenance practices that might be used to enhance repair options
   3. Discuss the factors used to determine the need for playing surface replacement