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Using a golf specific functional movement screen to predict golf performance in collegiate golfers.
Min Shi1,2, Hua Wu1, Hui Ruan1
1Faculty of Physical Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan Province, China.
Peerj
|May 28, 2024
Summary
Functional movements assessed by the Golf Specific Functional Movement Screen (GSFMS) show weak to moderate correlations with golf performance. Pelvic and lower-body rotation significantly predict collegiate golfers' skill levels.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Motor Control
Background:
- Functional movement patterns are crucial for athletic performance.
- The Golf Specific Functional Movement Screen (GSFMS) assesses key functional movements relevant to golf.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between functional movement patterns and golf performance in collegiate golfers.
- To identify specific functional movement components that predict golf skill levels.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 56 collegiate golfers.
- Assessment of golf motor skills (putting, chipping, driving, stroke play) and functional movements using the GSFMS (including pelvic tilt, pelvic rotation, torso rotation).
Main Results:
- Weak to moderate correlations were found between GSFMS scores and golf performance metrics.
- Multiple linear regression indicated that pelvic rotation (β = 0.398) and lower-body rotation (β = 0.315) significantly predict golf skill levels, explaining 31.2% of the variance.
Conclusions:
- Functional movement abilities, particularly pelvic and lower-body rotation, are significant predictors of golf skill in collegiate athletes.
- Findings support the Movement Pyramid model and offer insights for golf skill development and injury prevention strategies.
