For example, the fitness requirements for golf include the following:
• Flexibility, balance and co-ordination are needed to perform a
co-ordinated, efficient and effective swing.
• Muscular endurance and muscular strength are needed to
perform efficient trunk rotation and rotary movements of the swing.
A golfer requires good muscular strength, particularly in the arms
and legs. Good strength in the abdominal muscles is needed to
prevent problems with the muscles of the lower back.
• Aerobic endurance is vital. Good finess levels are required so
that the golfer can perform well. Poor finess levels could affect fie
muscle control and concentration.
Some training methods that could be used for golf include the
following:
• Flexibility training, e.g. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation technique, to maintain and enhance golf swing.
• Strength training, e.g. use of resistance machines, to maintain and
enhance golf swing.
• Endurance training, e.g. continuous distance swimming, to maintain
optimum aerobic endurance levels.