Contents
Chapter1
Golf Specific Training and its Variation to Other Sports
Periodisation
- Making a plan
- Tactical; technical; physical; mental;
- An annual plan for golf; summary
Chapter 2
Musculo-Skeletal Screening
- A pro-active approach; What's stopping you article
- Use of screening forms by PGA Trainees
- Subjective Assessment
- Screening Forms
Chapter 3
Stretching for Golfers
- Do's and Don'ts of Stretching
- Principles of massage
- Self massage contra-indications
- Principles of Hold /Relax techniques for golfers
- Foam roller self massage techniques
Chapter 4
The Process of Strength and Conditioning for Golfers
- A Strength and conditioning program for golfers
- Do's and Don'ts of Strength and conditioning
The Use of Different Sporting Activities and Resistance Work to Develop a Strength and Conditioning Program Specific to Golf
- 1st Protocol: Warming up and stretching
- 2nd Protocol: Abdominal training and trunk stability training
- 3rd Protocol: Heavy weights and building beach muscles
- 4th Protocol: Running and aerobic work
- 5th Protocol: Cycling
- 6th Protocol: Swimming
Golf Specific Conditioning and Resistance Training
- Pilates Based Posture Bar Exercises
- Swiss Ball Postural Exercises
Chapter 5
Aerobic Function and the Golfer
- Benefits of aerobic function to the golfer
- Recommendations
- Breathing Patterns and the Golfer
Chapter 6
Training Volumes
- Training volumes specific to physical preparation
- Practice Volumes - How hard should you work?
- Stableford form
- Weekly golf Preparation Menu
- Self testing drill to break up practice 1-9
- Recognising Burnout
Chapter 7
Training in Different Climates
- Training for Winter Golf
- Training for Summer Golf
Overall Summary Test
References and Further Reading