The effect of eights-week neuro athletic exercises applied to elite soccer players on motoric and skill parameters

This study aims to investigate the effects of a neuroathletic training programme on motoric and skill performance of elite football players for eight weeks. The study was conducted on volunteer elite male (n=30) football players aged between 18-22 years playing in Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club. ''Neurathletic Training Programme'' was applied to our study group for eight weeks. ''Personal Information Form'', ''Mor-Christian Passing Test'', ''Mor-Christian Shooting Test'', ''Sit and Reach Test'' and ''Isokinetic Muscle Strength Test'' were applied to the participants. The data obtained were analysed in SPSS package programme by using Dependent Samples T Test, Cohens'd and significance level was accepted as p≤0,05. According to the findings of the study, as a result of the pre and post-test comparisons of the Mor Christian Pass and Mor Christian Shot Tests, it was observed that the footballers obtained significantly (p<0,001). higher scores in both tests and large effect sizes were found in both tests. A significant improvement was found in the Sit and Reach Test results (<0,001). In addition, significant increases were recorded in muscle groups when peak torque extensor and flexor, peak torque/body weight values were analysed at 60°/sec angular velocity in knee strength measurements (p<0.001). A significant increase was also recorded in the peak torque extensor/hamstring value at 60°/sec angular velocity (p<0,001). As a result, significant increases were recorded in muscle groups when peak torque extensor and flexor, peak torque / body weight values were examined at 180°/sec angular velocity (p<0,001). No statistically significant difference was found in the peak torque extensor/flexor (Nm) variable (p>0,05). It confirms the potential of neuro-athletic training to optimise football performance.