Correlation of Functional Movement Screens and Golf Swing Faults

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Exercise Science

Mentor Information

Heather Gulgin, gulginh@gvsu.edu

Department

Movement Science

Location

Henry Hall Atrium 102

Start Date

13-4-2011 12:00 PM

End Date

13-4-2011 1:00 PM

Keywords

Health and Wellness

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the correlations of various functional movements and common golf swing faults. Thirty six healthy male and female volunteers ages 14-55 were used for the study. Each subject was surveyed on physical activity and any injuries that affect their ability to play golf. Next, the subject was asked to perform 12 functional movement screens involving flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 golf fitness screening process. The performance of each screen was evaluated by a TPI certified professional. The subject then hit golf shots with a 5-iron while being videotaped. Their swings were then analyzed on Dartfish or V1 software to identify 14 possible swing faults as defined by the TPI. The data from the functional screens were translated into quantitative data and analyzed using SPSS software to investigate correlations with the swing faults.

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Correlation of Functional Movement Screens and Golf Swing Faults

Henry Hall Atrium 102

The purpose of this study was to examine the correlations of various functional movements and common golf swing faults. Thirty six healthy male and female volunteers ages 14-55 were used for the study. Each subject was surveyed on physical activity and any injuries that affect their ability to play golf. Next, the subject was asked to perform 12 functional movement screens involving flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 golf fitness screening process. The performance of each screen was evaluated by a TPI certified professional. The subject then hit golf shots with a 5-iron while being videotaped. Their swings were then analyzed on Dartfish or V1 software to identify 14 possible swing faults as defined by the TPI. The data from the functional screens were translated into quantitative data and analyzed using SPSS software to investigate correlations with the swing faults.