Golf is as an accessible sport that offers health enhancing physical activity, and physical health, mental health and longevity benefits across all age groups and ability levels. Through the combination of physical activity, social interaction, green space and outdoor engagement, golf provides a comprehensive approach to improving both physical and mental well-being. This course will explore the various health benefits of golf participation, examining how this lifetime sport contributes to cardiovascular and metabolic health, muscle strength, cognitive function, and psychological wellness.
Lesson 1 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Why The World Should Play Golf
Lesson 2 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Golf and Physical Activity
Lesson 3 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Relationships Between Golf and Health
Lesson 4 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
International Consensus on Golf and Health
Lesson 5 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Golf’s Widespread Benefits
Lesson 6 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Golf in Society
Lesson 7 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Health Benefits for Golf Spectators
Lesson 8 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Playing Golf With Osteoarthritis
Lesson 9 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Returning To Golf After Joint Replacement
Lesson 10 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Conclusion
Performance Quiz
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Conclusion.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Completed the course
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Meet Your Instructor
Dr Andrew Murray
Andrew’s PhD investigated golf and it’s health benefits. He has worked for the Scottish Government in health, and sport policy. He is a medical doctor (general practitioner and sport and exercise medicine physician). Andrew is an honorary professor at Liverpool John Moores, is faculty on International Olympic Committee sports medicine and physio courses, and has >130 peer reviewed publications, >100 international and national plenary presentations and has provided advisory to governments on sport and health from his base at the University of Edinburgh. He was awarded a Point of Light award by the UK Prime Minister for promoting the health benefits of physical activity. He is a medical and scientific adviser for The R&A, and works with other leading golf organisations.
Golf and Population Health
The Golf and Health Project
Lesson 1 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Why The World Should Play Golf
Lesson 2 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Golf and Physical Activity
Lesson 3 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Relationships Between Golf and Health
Lesson 4 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
International Consensus on Golf and Health
Lesson 5 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Golf’s Widespread Benefits
Lesson 6 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Golf in Society
Lesson 7 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Health Benefits for Golf Spectators
Lesson 8 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Playing Golf With Osteoarthritis
Lesson 9 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Returning To Golf After Joint Replacement
Lesson 10 of 10 within section Golf and Population Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Conclusion
Performance Quiz
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Conclusion.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Completed the course
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Conclusion.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
