Chronic effects of fitness on the golf putt

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Anthony John Piparo (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Advisor
Diane Gill

Abstract: The present investigation examined (1) potential chronic fitness effects on cognitive and motor performance and (2) three theories of attentional interference. Twenty-four golfers, 12 fit and 12 unfit, participated in the study. All golfers were of intermediate level. The fit group consisted of 9 males and 3 females between the ages of 18 and 39 (M = 25.7, SD = 6.17), who had V02's between 43 and 68.3 ml-kg-1-min-1 (M = 51.5, SD = 7.98), and USGA handicaps between 5 and 24 (M = 13.25, SD =4.14). Fit golfers also reported a history of engaging in vigorous aerobic activity (3 times/wk for the last 6 months). The unfit group consisted of 8 males and 4 females between the ages of 21 and 36 (M = 27.9, SD = 6.00), who had V02's between 29.7 and 39.4 ml-kg~l-min~l (M = 35.1, SD = 3.65), and USGA handicaps between 6 and 24 (M = 16, SD = 5.44). Unfit golfers reported they had not engaged in a regular program of vigorous cardiovascular activity for the past 6 months.

Additional Information

Publication
Dissertation
Language: English
Date: 1992
Subjects
Putting (Golf)
Physical fitness

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