Course 3:
Biomechanical Analysis of the Golf Swing
This course gives you hands-on experience using 3D motion capture and force plates to analyse the golf swing.
You will learn how to model a golfer in 3D, capture their swing, record Ground Reaction Forces (GRFs) and how to process and interpret their data.
Maximising distance is the key focus of this analysis; we will therefore be analysing the key variables that are linked to the generation of CHS throughout.
Course Details
For further course details download the PDF
Daniel Thompson MSc
Golf Science Educator
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Associate Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Science
Dr Tom Outram
Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics and Performance Analysis
Analysis Systems
Vicon Motion Capture System
System used in Scientific Research
Gold Standard for Motion Tracking
Kistler Force Plates
System used in Scientific Research
Gold Standard for Measuring Forces (GRFs)
Next Steps...
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Arrive at the University of Derby
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The morning is focused on 3D Kinematics (motion)
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The afternoon is focused on Kinetics (Forces)
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Task: Independent Analysis of a Clients Data Set
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Certification and Referral Fee Information
For further course details download the PDF
Course Prerequisites
The advanced analysis undertaken in this course requires attendees to have pre-existing knowledge of 3D Biomechanics and GRFs. It is therefore a requirement that you have completed the online course "Generating Power..." before attending.
The "Generating Power..." course is recorded and will be release on the 18th of March 2024. It is offered at a ~33% discount (£25) when purchasing access to both courses. Choose the option ‘Analysis + Power’ to take both courses.
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The "Generating Power..." course has been delivered to The PGA (UK), the Colorado PGA, Carolinas PGA, Central New York PGA and the PGA of Australia.
Course Dates
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25th of March 2024
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September 2024- TBC
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December 2024- TBC
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March 2025- TBC
spaces
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Please read the Terms and Conditions , Course Details PDF and the More Info section (below) prior to purchase.
More Info
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Location of Course:
University of Derby Sports Centre, Kedleston Rd, Derby DE22 1GB
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Parking:
A parking space will be booked for you.
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Duration of Course: 7 hrs (10am-5pm)
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Equipment Required: Please bring your Driver, Golf Glove and Golf Shoes
Attire:
For Males: We will be asking for volunteers to participate in the practical elements. Therefore please bring shorts, a 'skin'/thermal t-shirt (preferably short-sleeved) and a golf cap. Ideally, the analysis would be performed topless for accuracy, but this is not mandatory.
For Females: We will be asking for volunteers to participate in the practical elements. Therefore please bring shorts/gym shorts, a gym top/thermal t-shirt (preferably short-sleeved), and a golf cap.
​If you have any questions, please get in contact via email