Examining the Effects of Core Training Applied on Sport Climbers from Primary Schools

Abstract

The most important characteristic of core training is to contain such body motions with one’s own body weight. That process does not have any obstacle for growing children. The aim of this study is to determine the flexibility and force parameters of sport climbers from among second-grade primary school students who exercise for six weeks with a core training program. From this point of view, it will be possible to use this training model for children in many sports branches. After the participants were preconditions for the trainings included in the study, the sample’s (n=42) first measurements were obtained on 7 October 2020. The participants warmed up dynamically for 10 min before the measurements in order to prevent injuries. While the control group (CG=22) continued their routine training program, the exercise group (EG=20) had a core training program. The comparison of the last measurements after the six-week training program showed considerable differences in the flexibility and force parameters. Owing to these results, this training method was significantly effective, and it could be applied among children taking part in different branches of sports.

Keywords

• Core training
• Flexibility
• Schools’ Sport
• Sport Climbing
• Strength

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