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Biomechanical
Principles to be Investigated
Linear
kinematics and angular
kinematics – describing motions (how high, how far, how fast?)
Purpose
Each golfer carries
in his/her golf bag a variety of irons and drivers. Why? This lab will
investigate the linear and angular kinetic effect select irons and drivers
exert on a golf ball under normal conditions (i.e., proper sequence and
timing of golf swing, negligible wind conditions, use of a golf tee and
outdoor regulation golf ball).
Rationale
A linear and angular kinematic analysis
of a golf swing and the associated flight path of the golf ball involves
the study of the sequence, timing and angular velocity of the body’s
lever segments; the acceleration of the golf club face; when during the
swing and where on the club face is the ball contacted and how the flight
path of the golf ball would best be described. A linear and angular
kinematic analysis of a golf swing provides teachers, coaches, sports
medicine specialists, etc, with information on identifying joint ROM;
primary movers for each joint; differences in elite vs. average vs.
beginner movement patterns; and the effects of club length, club face
orientation and club mass distribution on golf ball trajectory and
distance.
References
Geisler, P. (1997).
Kinesiology of the full golf swing. Sports Medicine Update,
11 (2): 9 – 19.
Kreighbaum,
E., & Barthels, K.M. (1996). Biomechanics
(4th ed.). Boston:
Allyn and Bacon. |
