Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	Application of sports science to golf coaching
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Golf Studies
Module Code	11 35220
Module Lead	Simon Hubbard
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-8 hours Guided independent study-192 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Students will identify and apply the principles of golf biomechanics and analyse the mechanical systems of human movement. The module will draw on knowledge of basic biomechanical principles in order to assess the limitations of the performer and then apply these to the swing. It will allow students to identify the methods used to collect biomechanical information and what the advantages and disadvantages are. Students will gain an awareness of the various equipment and professionals that are available to them as coaches. The application of a holistic coaching strategy will be applied to golf coaching using the five considerations of technical, tactical, physical, mental and lifestyle to allow students to be able to identify what influence each area can have upon the golfer. The effects of performance physiology will be evaluated and the application of performance physiology will be used to allow students to create performance benefits for golfers. As in year two, students will be encouraged to take opportunities to apply each area of study to their own coaching and job role.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Recognise the links between sports science and golf coaching. Discuss the physiological demands of performance in golf Identify and apply the fundamental principles of biomechanics to the golfer and the golf swing.
Assessment	35220-01 : 2000 word assignment : Coursework (40%) 35220-02 : 2 hour written examination : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 2000 word assignment (40%); 1 x 2 hour written examination (60%) Reassessment: Re-assessment will mirror the main assessments
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