The effects of 8-week thera-band trai̇ni̇ngs on some physical and motori̇c properti̇es of ki̇ckboxi̇ng athletes of 11-13 age group

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of eight-week training with thera band on some physical and motoric properties of 11-13 age group male kickboxers and contribute to the literature. This study group was carried out with the control group (n=8) consisting of male athletes in the 11-13 age group and the participants in the 11-13 age group (n=8). Measurements were taken before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the 8-week theraband training program. Physical and biomotoric measurements height, weight, body mass index, body fat percentage, grip strength, back strength, leg strength, 10m-20m sprint, star balance test, T agility test, reactive agility test, vertical jump test, standing tall jumping test and anaerobic sprint test (Pediatric RAST) were applied. The control group continued their routine kickboxing training 3 days a week for 8 weeks. The study group, on the other hand, participated in routine and kickboxing training with the control group 3 days a week for 8 weeks, and theraband training was performed for 3 days without training in addition to this. A 45-50 minute training program including 3 zones consisting of 14 movements was applied to the study group. The works were done with green colored therabands. The analysis of the data obtained from the individuals was made with the SPSS 18.0 statistical package program running under the Windows operating system. The comparison of teraband training before/beginning and post/finish data in the groups was made using the "Wilcoxon criterion" since parametric conditions were not met. variable results are shown as arithmetic mean standard deviation (X±SD). The Mann-Whitney U-test was used to compare the pre- and post-exercise differences in both groups. The significance level in all statistics was taken as (p<0,05). When the pre- and post-test differences of the study and control groups were examined, it was seen that there were significant differences in the results of vertical jump, standing long jump, leg and back strength, t test and star balance test results. Based on these results, it can be said that 8-week teraband training improves the strength and balance skills of 11-13 year old kickboxers.