The Biomechanics of Golf

This course is designed to introduce you to 3D analysis of the golf swing and how it can be used as an instructional tool. Our goal is to provide you with a better understanding of both the actual mechanics of the golf swing, as well as how it can be applied to golf instruction to enhance communication between the golfer and instructor.

Course Details
Course Length	20 Hours
Course Time	8 week course timeline (course will remain open to learners for 12 weeks)

Course Objectives

Course Outline

1. Pelvis and Torso: Other Rotations
2. Using 3D Software for Swing Analysis
3. Additional Swing Examples
4. Biomechanics & Golf Timeline
5. Assignment Preparation
6. Instructor Swing Analysis
7. Forces, Center of Pressure & Center of Mass in the Golf Swing
8. Possibilities and Limitations of 2D
9. Force Plates and Pressure Plates
10. Segment Rotations
11. Measuring Movement in 3D
12. Ground Reaction Forces
13. Visual Assessment of 3D Data
14. Next Steps
15. Swing Planes
16. Biofeedback
17. Communicating Changes
18. Kinematic Sequence
19. Center of Pressure
20. Center of Mass
21. X-factor
22. Tempo
23. Cross Talk
24. Projection Angles
25. Swing Comparison
26. Linear Motions
27. Focusing on Player Perspective
28. Combined or Coupled Motions
29. Global vs Relative Motions
30. Revealing What’s Hidden
31. Syllabus
32. Advantages and Disadvantages of Optical and Electromagnetic Systems
33. Performance Analysis Technology
34. Module 4 Wrap-up
35. Module 5 Wrap-up
36. Module 6 Wrap-up
37. Module 3 Wrap-up
38. Module 2 Wrap-up
39. Motion Analysis Software
40. Electromagnetic System Components
41. Optical System Components
42. Address Positioning
43. Infinite Camera Angles
44. Orientation to the 3D Interface
45. Electromagnetic System Model Creation
46. Optical System Model Creation
47. Partial Model Systems
48. What is a 3D model?
49. Module 1 Wrap-up
50. Applications in Teaching
51. Biomechanical Assessment of 3D Data
52. 3D Model Creation
53. Instructors
54. 3D Motion Analysis Systems
55. Help
56. Tools
57. Advancements and Applications in Golf
58. Technical Requirements
59. Beginnings of Motion Analysis
60. What is 3D motion analysis?
61. Introduction to 3D Motion Analysis
62. The Biomechanics of Golf

Course Navigation:

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