An Application of Research Methodology Framework Relating Cognitive Ergonomics to Sport Science

Golf is considered among the most difficult sports to master as it does not only require physical capabilities, but also mental abilities. Therefore, mental behaviour will play a vital role in affecting a golfer’s performance. Factors such as mood, nutrition, lifestyle, course layout, game skills and club selection were categorized to study the impact on each individual factors and how it influence a golfer’s mental processing during the game. Keywords— Cognitive ergonomics, mental behaviour, stress, golf performance, optimization techniques, design of experiment, response surface methodology.