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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Application of Optimal Control Theory to Human Movement Problems: The Golf Swing
Abstract
dc:descriptionThe purpose of this study was to investigate the applicability of optimal control theory to complex human motion problems using simplified models. A three link model of the golf swing was developed identifying the upper torso, the left arm, and the club as the segments. The torques acting on the torso, left shoulder and wrist were identified as the system controls. An inverse dynamic analysis using two dimensional cinematographic techniques was employed to examine the validity of the model. The results suggested that the model was useful and provided added insight into the mechanics of the golf swing.
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Ph.D.
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Dissertation
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Physical Education
- Grantor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Year dc:date
- 2014
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Campbell, Kevin Robert
Subjects
dc:subject × 1Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Identifier
- (UMI)AAI8422032
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/71868