Event Title
Periodization of Collegiate Golfer
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Exercise Science, Movement Science
Mentor Information
Amy Crawley
Department
Movement Science
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 37
Start Date
11-4-2012 9:00 AM
Keywords
Health
Abstract
The necessity for fitness in the golf world has grown exponentially in the past 10 years with attributions to the PGA tour. Through the years, this has trickled down through the levels of competitive golfers and even the leisurely golfer. The purpose of this presentation was to construct a long term training program for the collegiate golfer in order to lower scores and reduce the risk of injury. Using a periodized training regimen of general and golf-specific conditioning methods, the goal of the program is to improve the golfer’s strength, power, balance, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. Collegiate players are also required to walk the course while carrying their own bags, so aerobic training to improve endurance will be added to reduce fatigue. Positive improvements in all the above areas will lead to decreased scores, improved ball striking and mechanics, and a reduction in fatigue and injury risk.
Periodization of Collegiate Golfer
Henry Hall Atrium 37
The necessity for fitness in the golf world has grown exponentially in the past 10 years with attributions to the PGA tour. Through the years, this has trickled down through the levels of competitive golfers and even the leisurely golfer. The purpose of this presentation was to construct a long term training program for the collegiate golfer in order to lower scores and reduce the risk of injury. Using a periodized training regimen of general and golf-specific conditioning methods, the goal of the program is to improve the golfer’s strength, power, balance, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. Collegiate players are also required to walk the course while carrying their own bags, so aerobic training to improve endurance will be added to reduce fatigue. Positive improvements in all the above areas will lead to decreased scores, improved ball striking and mechanics, and a reduction in fatigue and injury risk.