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The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) did not correlate with athletic performance in Division I golfers. Maximal strength (1RM) squat testing, however, showed strong correlations with sprint times, jump height, and club head velocity.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Biomechanics
Strength and Conditioning

Background:

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and maximal strength (1RM) are theorized to predict athletic performance.
Limited research exists on the FMS's ability to assess athletic performance, while more data is available for 1RM.
Division I golfers represent a population where athletic performance is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the relationship between FMS scores and maximal strength (1RM) with athletic performance in Division I golfers.
To assess correlations with specific performance metrics: sprint times, vertical jump (VJ) height, agility T-test times, and club head velocity.

Main Methods:

Twenty-five NCAA Division I golfers (male and female) underwent FMS testing.
Maximal strength was assessed via a 1RM back squat, with data normalized to body mass.
Athletic performance was measured using 10-m and 20-m sprint tests, VJ height, agility T-test, and club head velocity.

Main Results:

No significant correlations were found between FMS scores and any of the measured athletic performance variables.
A strong positive correlation was observed between 1RM squat strength and VJ height (r = 0.869).
Significant negative correlations were found between 1RM squat strength and sprint times (10-m: r = -0.812, 20-m: r = -0.872) and agility T-test time (r = -0.758).

Conclusions:

The FMS is not an adequate field test for assessing athletic performance in Division I golfers.
1RM squat strength is a strong indicator of athletic performance in this population.
Strength and Conditioning professionals should consider 1RM testing for evaluating athletic potential.