Physiolgical Correlates of Golf Performance Bogota 2010

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Prepared by: Glenda Last NameOctober 7, 2010

PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATESOF GOLF PERFORMANCE

Greg Wells, Ph.D.

October 2010


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Rationale for Training Research

Golf is now a sport Golfers are athletes


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Training for Improved Performance

A systematic undertaking that featurespurposely planned periods of stimulation, stress,

effort and recovery,

designed to effectively bring about a range ofadaptations

that will improve the ability to successfully carry out

specific tasks and respond to the demands and

challenges of particular conditions.


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Golf Performance Tests

Driver distanceDriver club head speed

5-iron distance5-ironclub head speed

Greens in regulationAverage putting distance after a chip shotAverage putting distance after a sand shot

Average score

Average number of putts


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Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance Balance

Test 1 Test 2


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Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance Balance

Correlations (dominant leg):greens in regulation (r=0.43,

P=0.04)

Correlations (non-dominant leg):putting distance after a chip

shot (r=0.50, P=0.01)


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FlexibilityPhysiological Correlates of Golf Performance

Test 1 Tests 2 & 3 (right & left)


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Flexibility

Correlations:driver carry distance

(r=-0.36, P=0.04)

5-iron ball speed(r=-0.41, P=0.02)

5-iron carry distance(r=-0.44, P=0.01)

score (r=0.43, P=0.03)Note negative rs

Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance


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Core StrengthPhysiological Correlates of Golf Performance

Test 1 Tests 2 & 3 (right & left)


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Core Strength

Correlations:driver carry distance (r=0.38,

P=0.04)

5-iron carry distance (r=0.56,P=0.03)

average putt distance after achip shot (r=-0.44, P=0.03)

average putt distance after asand shot (r=-0.59, P=0.001)



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Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance Vertical Jump

Test 1 Test 2


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Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance Upper body

Strength


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Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance Forearm

Strength


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Muscle Strength & Power

Correlations (vertical jump): driver distance (r=0.61, P=0.01) greens in regulation (r=0.66, P=0.01)

Correlations (pull up / push up): 5-iron distance (r=0.58, P=0.02) sand shots (r=0.69, P=0.01)

Correlations (grip strength): putting (r=0.61, P=0.03)



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CardioPhysiological Correlates of Golf Performance

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Cardio

Correlations:Driver distance (r=0.76,

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PosturePhysiological Correlates of Golf Performance


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PosturePhysiological Correlates of Golf Performance


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Physical Training for Golf

Step 1: Functional Movement /Musculoskeletal Screen (Physiotherapist)

Step 2: Physical Fitness Testing (Physiologist)

Step 3: General Fitness Training+ Remedial Exercises (S & C Specialist)

Step 4: Golf Specific Training (S & C + Golf Pro)


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Physical Correlates of Golf Performance

Greg Wells, Ph.D.

[email protected]

Physiolgical Correlates of Golf Performance Bogota 2010

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