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A rapid review to identify physical activity accrued while playing golf
Jack Luscombe1,2, Andrew D Murray2,3, Evan Jenkins1,2
1Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
BMJ Open
|December 1, 2017
Summary
Playing golf provides moderate physical activity (PA), with intensity varying by player and modifiers. Walking the course accrues more PA than riding in a golf cart.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Physical activity (PA) is crucial for health, and understanding recreational activities like golf's contribution is important.
- Golf is a popular sport globally, with potential for significant PA accrual.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the physical activity (PA) accrued while playing golf.
- To determine factors that modify the PA accrued during golf.
Main Methods:
- A rapid review of primary research studies was conducted.
- Studies were assessed for quality using the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute quality assessment tool.
- Extensive database searches were performed from 1900 to March 2017, including SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and MEDLINE.
Main Results:
- Nineteen articles met the inclusion criteria after reviewing thousands of citations.
- Golf is generally a moderate-intensity PA, though intensity can be lower depending on the player.
- Walking the golf course results in greater PA accrual compared to using a golf cart.
Conclusions:
- Golf can be promoted to help individuals meet PA recommendations.
- Further research is needed on golf's impact on strength and flexibility, and how modifiers influence PA levels.
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