sports
conditioning
conditioning
SPORTS SERIES
in the swing
of things
What are the considerations when physically preparing golf aficionados for their game, and what are the opportunities for fitness operators and exercise professionals wanting to tap into this market? Vicky Kiernander asks the experts
Ben Langdown, training executive for sports science, PGA National Training Academy
The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) trains and serves PGA professionals. Ben Langdown is responsible for sports science on the PGA’s foundation degree in Professional
Golf, the BA (Hons) degree in Applied Golf Management Studies, and the Sports Science Continuing Professional Development for PGA members
several years ago that the myths about strength training being bad for flexibility, and ultimately their golf swing, were simply not true – you only have to look at Tiger Woods to see the impact of fitness and conditioning on someone's game. Golfers began to understand that, to gain an edge over their opponents, they needed a tailored training/nutrition/psychology programme. And once elite golfers started to change and the game became a power sport, this thinking began to filter down to amateurs. Sports science is now an integral
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part of any PGA professional’s training and will continue to grow and integrate with other subject areas. Having an understanding of how the body works and being able to test for fl exibility, strength, power, balance, stability and range of movement is essential for any PGA trainer who wants to gain the best improvements in their players. Without a full understanding of what their clients can achieve physically, it’s impossible to know what to work on and could result in a coach trying to get a player into positions they simply cannot achieve. As part of the sports science
Game-enhancing conditioning
Ben Langdown works with one of his students
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modules, we work with students in the gym to learn anatomy and physiology,
olfers on tour realised
june 2010 © cybertrek 2010
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