Webster defines Kinesiology as “the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement”. Simply said, it is the study of how we move and the causation of our movements. How then, does this apply to the golf swing? In order to help you understand this let’s unravel what the biomechanics of golf swing kinesiology is all about.
The study of human anatomy and movement has been going on for literally thousands of years. With the advent of computer technology modern science has been able to pinpoint exactly how muscles function. The ability to look inside the human body has not only helped those in the medical community it has also created tremendous strides in the sports field especially in the game of golf!
That is why the biomechanics of golf swing kinesiology has become such a popular field of study.
It can easily be said that biomechanics of golf swing kinesiology has three primary functions: preventative, therapeutic and hi-performance. Reason would seem to dictate that in the field of sports, the prevention of injury would receive the highest priority. At present the study of biomechanics seems to be concentrated on achieving high performance. In athletes this means that in order to be at the top of your sport you need to be a “lean and mean, fighting machine”!
What this amounts to, for those of us that hope to drop our scores, is more time exercising. There are certain muscle groups that play a major role in swinging a golf club. The strengthening of these muscles will go a long way toward preventing injury and creating high performance on the golf course. Not everyone has the luxury of a personal trainer, however, there is plenty of literature available on the subject of biomechanics. Once you start your exercise program you will begin to see significant improvement in your physical stamina and your ability to swing in a more fluid fashion. Let’s not forget how a good exercise program can also help your ability to stay focused on your game. Biomechanics of golf swing kinesiology, described in the simplest form, means that a good exercise program is the best way to prevent injury, stay healthy and improve your athletic ability.
