Routledge international handbook of golf science / edited by Martin Toms.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Toms, Martin, editor.

Series:

Routledge handbooks

Routledge International Handbooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Golf.

Sports sciences.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Edition:

First Edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Golf is one of the world's major sports and consequently the focus of world-class scientific research. This landmark publication is the most comprehensive book ever published on the science of golf covering every sub-discipline from physiology, biomechanics and psychology to strength and conditioning, youth development and equipment design. Showcasing original research from leading golf scientists across the globe, it examines the fundamental science underpinning the game and demonstrates how it can be applied in practice to improve and develop players. Each chapter provides a definitive account of the current state of knowledge in a particular area of golf science, addressing the limitations of existing research, presenting new areas for development and discussing the implications for coaches, players, scientists and the golfing public. Truly international in scope, the variety of topics explored include: biomechanics and equipment skill learning and technology performance development psychological techniques for success the golfing body. This is an essential reference for any student researcher with an interest in the game, or any coach or professional looking to improve their knowledge Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I Biomechanics and equipment 1

Part introduction Sasho MacKenzie 1

1 The golf coaching-biomechanics interface 5

2 The use of ground reaction forces and pressures in golf swing instruction 15

3 The sequence of body segment interactions in the golf swing 26

4 The kinematic sequence: achieving an efficient downswing 35

5 Inter-and intra-individual movement variability in the golf swing 49

6 How the shaft of a golf club influences performance 64

Part II Skill learning and technology 75

Part introduction 75

7 Is technology the saviour or the downfall of modern golf instruction? 79

8 Optimizing golf skill learning Gabriele Wulf 88

9 Putting implicit motor learning into golf practice 98

10 Factors influencing the effectiveness of modelling golf technique 109

11 The stages of learning and implications for optimized learning environments 119

12 Skill assessment in golf 129

13 Designing optimal golf practice environments 139

Part III Performance development 149

Part introduction 149

14 Putting: a direction-distance problem 151

15 The beginning golfer: psychological techniques and constructs affecting putting performance 161

16 Perceptual-cognitive expertise in golf putting 173

17 Positive psychology and golf 183

18 Refining motor skills in golf: a biopsychosocial perspective 196

19 Golf analytics 207

Part IV Psychological techniques for success 217

Part introduction 217

20 The quiet eye in golf putting 221

21 Golfers' imagery use 233

22 Developing and maintaining motivation in golf 244

23 Masters of the game: goal orientations of recreational golfers 257

24 Individual differences in cognitive processes and golf performance 268

25 Golf and the promise of mental health and well-being for the elite and professional player 279

26 The psychophysiology of golf performance 291

Part V The golfing body 303

Part introduction 303

27 Physiological and musculoskeletal characteristics of the modern golfer 307

28 The importance of individualising exercise testing and prescription for golfers 317

29 Strength and conditioning for golf 326

30 The older golfer 336

31 Golf injuries 346

32 Nutrition for golf 357

33 The science of the yips 369

Part VI The golfer in context 381

Part introduction 381

34 Understanding golf and health 385

35 Young people and golf 395

36 Women in golf: a critical reflection 404

37 The move from coach-centred to participant-centred golf coaching 414

38 Social interactions between coaches and players: it really is a laughing matter 423

39 Research on golf instruction and coaching 433.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Routledge international handbook of golf science.

ISBN:

9781317281047

1317281047

OCLC:

1007521690

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.