The effect of balance training on the reaction time in adolescent period of children judoka

This study aimed to determine the effect of balance training on reaction time in adolescents. 40 male adolescents were divided into two groups as experimental (20 male age = 13,25 ± 0,91 years) and control group (20 male = 12,60 ± 0,99 years). Pre-test and post-test measurements were made in the study. Experiment and control group have been made 20 min. warming movements. The experimental group was given 3 days of balance training per week and 90 minutes of judo training for 8 weeks. The control group continued to practice judo. Paired Samples T-Test was applied for statistical significance between pre-test and post-test measurements of groups. The Independent Samples T-Test was used to analyze the difference between the experimental group and the control group. In the study age, height, weight, right handed hand strength, left handed hand strength, vertical jump, elasticity, body fat measurements, visual and auditory reaction time tests were applied. When the control group was evaluated, the mean values of right hand grip strength, flexibility, balance left foot, visual reaction time were found to be significant (p <0.05). There was no significant difference between left hand grip strength, vertical jump, body fat percentage (VFM), balance right foot and auditory reaction mean values (p> 0.05). The mean values of right and left hand grip strength, elasticity, VFM, balance right and left leg, visual and auditory reaction were found to be significant in the experimental group (p <0.05). When the control and test groups were compared between the pre-test and post-test differences, no significant difference was found in mean values (p> 0.05). As a result, it can be said that the experimental group participated in regular training, the physical parameters are more effective in controlling the reaction time and body balance. Key Words: Adolescence Period, Reaction Time, Judo