Effects of 12 Weeks Core Strength Training on Bio-motor Fitness Abilities among College Level Soccer Players
Bio-motor Fitness; Core Strength Training; Countermovement Jump; Soccer Players; Standing Long Jump
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week core strength training (CST) program on bio-motor fitness components among college-level male soccer players aged 18 to 23 years. Methods: Sixteen male soccer players participated in this study. They were divided into an experimental group that underwent a CST program and a control group that maintained their regular training routine. The CST program, integrated into the regular soccer training schedule, included exercises such as planks, bridges, and various forms of crunches, progressively increasing in intensity. Upper body explosive strength was assessed using a backward medicine ball throw, lower body explosive power using a standing long jump and countermovement jump, and change of direction speed using an agility test. Sprint performance was measured with 15m and 30m linear sprint tests. Results: The CST group showed significant improvements across all measured variables. Notable percentage changes were observed in the 15m sprint (4.08%), 30m sprint (1.56%), upper body strength (6.87%), standing long jump (4.66%), countermovement jump (15.69%), and change of direction speed (12.35%). Effect sizes indicated substantial enhancements in standing long jump (g = 1.634, p = 0.001), countermovement jump (g = 7.110, p < 0.001), and change of direction speed (g = 3.142, p = 0.001). The control group did not exhibit significant changes in any variables. Conclusion: A 12-week core strength training program, consisting of three sessions per week, significantly improved bio-motor fitness components in college-level soccer players aged 18 to 23 years. These findings support the inclusion of CST in soccer training regimens to enhance athletic performance. 2024 by authors, all rights reserved.
Siby D.; Rajkumar N.C.J.; Astuti Y.; Salvi N.M.; Karmakar D.; Elayaraja M.; Joseph S.; Balaji E.; Orhan B.E.
International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol-12, No. 6, pp. 899-908.
https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2024.120602 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85209121400&doi=10.13189%2fsaj.2024.120602&partnerID=40&md5=21093debd997b5f6e5e58c816825c21f
Siby D., Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India; Rajkumar N.C.J., Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India; Astuti Y., Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; Salvi N.M., Department of Sports, Recreation & Wellness, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Maharashtra, Pune, India; Karmakar D., Department of Physical Education Pedagogy, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, India; Elayaraja M., Department of Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University, India; Joseph S., Department of Physical Education, School of Humanities, Christ University, India; Balaji E., Department of Physical Education, C.B.M. College, India; Orhan B.E., Faculty of Sports Sciences, Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey