Core Exercises and Their Effects on Sprint, Jump, Agility, and Balance in Amateur Soccer Players

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-11-15

Study Completion Date

2024-12-20

Brief Summary

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This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 4-week core exercise program on sprint, vertical jump, agility, and postural sway performance in amateur male soccer players aged 18-23. Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group (core training) or a control group (regular training). Physical performance tests were conducted before and after the training program. The results are expected to help coaches and sports scientists better understand the performance benefits of core training.

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Detailed Description

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This randomized controlled study investigated the effects of a 4-week core exercise program on sprint, vertical jump, agility, and postural sway performance in amateur male soccer players aged 18 to 23. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to either a core training group (n=15) or a control group (n=15). The core training group performed additional core stability exercises three times per week, while the control group continued their regular training routine. All participants completed physical performance tests, including 10- and 20-meter sprint, change of direction test, countermovement jump (CMJ), and postural sway assessment using a force platform. Pre- and post-test comparisons were conducted to evaluate the intervention's effectiveness. Ethical approval was obtained from the Gazi University Ethics Committee (Approval No: 2024-1685). The study was designed to help coaches and sport scientists understand how core training may improve athletic performance parameters in amateur football players.

Conditions

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Athletic Performance Improvement Through Core Training

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Participants were randomly assigned to one of two arms: (1) Core training group, which performed a 4-week structured core exercise program in addition to their routine training; (2) Control group, which continued regular training without additional intervention.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Due to the nature of the exercise intervention, no blinding was applied. Both participants and investigators were aware of group assignments.

Study Groups

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Core Training Group

Participants in this group received a 4-week core training program in addition to their regular soccer training. The program included dynamic and static core stabilization exercises, performed 3 times per week, each session lasting approximately 25-30 minutes.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Core Exercise Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

This intervention consists of a 4-week core training program including exercises like planks, side planks, bird-dogs, bridges, and dead bugs, performed 3 days per week alongside regular soccer training. Each session lasted approximately 25-30 minutes.

Control Group

Participants in this group continued their usual soccer training routine and did not receive any additional core training during the 4-week period.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Core Exercise Program

This intervention consists of a 4-week core training program including exercises like planks, side planks, bird-dogs, bridges, and dead bugs, performed 3 days per week alongside regular soccer training. Each session lasted approximately 25-30 minutes.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male amateur soccer players aged 18 to 23 years
* Actively participating in regular soccer training (minimum 3 sessions/week)
* No musculoskeletal injuries within the last 6 months
* Provided informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* History of lower extremity surgery
* Any neurological or vestibular disorders
* Participation in core training within the past 3 months
* Use of medication that may affect balance or neuromuscular performance

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

23 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes