The effect of 12 week core training to the muscle activities and agility performances i̇n football players.

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to determine the effect of 12 week core training to the muscle activities and agility performances in football players. Material and Method: The study group consisted of 25 licensed male football players who regularly attended trainings and competitions with a mean age of 16.56 ± 0.50 (year), a height average of 174 ± 0.05 (cm) and a body weight of 68.88 ± 4.11 (kg). All participants participated in the study voluntarily. Smartspeed (Fusion Sport) photocell device was used for football player's reaction, agility and speed tests that consisted of in-stage tests. The core training program has created dynamic and static core exercises. Twice a week for 12 weeks, a totally 24 times that was applied by adding to the end of the routine training in times other than heavy training and match days. The measurements of the study were performed twice as pre-test and post-test. The period between the first measurement and the second measurement was 12 weeks. The data and statistical analysis were taken by using SPSS 15.00 statistical package program. Normal distribution fitness of the data was analyzed by Shapiro -Wilk W test. It was recorded that the data showed normal distributions. The Paired-t test, that was used in the comparison of first and final test, was used. The descriptive data of the participants were shown as minimum, maximum, mean and standard deviation. Significance value was accepted as p <0.05. Findings: In the test that we applied, statistically significant differences were found in body weights (p <0.001), reactive agility (p <0.004), grid grill (p <0.000), 30 m. (p <0.000) and pro agility (p <0.000). Results: As a result, it was determined that core trainings have positive effects on speed, reaction and agility performances.