Abstract

It is not known what profile of locomotion and energy demands are in youth golf subjects. The aim of the research was to determine the locomotion and energy demands in selected youth golfers under three different conditions. Methods of the study were as follows: six male golfers (age 14.33 ± 1.63 years, height 169.83 ± 8.52 cm, body mass 60 ± 11.87 kg, playing experience 2 ± 1.1 years, handicap index 43.17 ± 12.14) participated in the study. The locomotion and physiological demands were recorded and analyzed (using FRWD W400 Series, Finland) under three different conditions: carrying golf bag, pulling golf bag and using power cart. Research results: average walk speed values were different under three different conditions: carrying bag – 1.95 ± 0.15 m/s (p < 0.05 comparison with pulling bag and using power cart); pulling bag – 2.13 ± 0.05 m (p < 0.05 comparison with using power cart); using power cart – 2.97 ± 0.36 m/s. Energy consumption (kcal, kcal/kg, kcal/min) values were different as well: carrying bag – 1647.83 ± 359.61 kcal, 27.58 ± 3.33 kcal/kg, 5.52 ± 1.09 kcal/min (p < 0.05 comparison with pulling bag and using power cart); pulling bag – 1352.67 + 302.62 kcal, 22.51 ± 1.41 kcal/kg, 4.98 ± 0.98 kcal/min (p < 0.05 comparison with using power cart); using power cart – 857.83 ± 288.9 kcal, 14.16 ± 2.87 kcal/kg, 3.48 ± 0.69 kcal/min. Between playing results (score) were not significant differences (p > 0.05) under three different conditions: carrying bag – 135,5 ± 17.06 shots; pulling bag – 136 ± 22.41 shots; using power cart – 134,17 ± 23.78 shots. Despite non changing of golf shots under three different conditions (p > 0.05), walking speed decreased (p < 0.05), and energy consumption increased (p < 0.05) corresponding to strenuous conditions. Probably to these may have fatigue of golfers in more strenuous conditions. Therefore it is recommended to golfers to carry golf bag when practising or playing. Young golfers might be advised to include additional aerobic training into their training week programme. Verf.-Referat