Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise

2147-5652

Selçuk Üniversitesi

10.15314/tsed.1761121

Sports Medicine Physical Training, Sports and Physical Activity For Disabled Motor Control

Spor Hekimliği Engelliler için Beden Eğitimi, Spor ve Fiziksel Aktivite Motor Kontrol

Voleybolda Dizlik ve Kol Bandı Kullanımının Motor Performansa Etkisi: Beceriler Çerçevesi Bağlamında Vücudun Korumasından Performansa

The Effect of Knee Brace and Armband Use on Motoric Performance in Volleyball: From Body Protection to Performance in the Context of the Skills Framework

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9439-4976

Kalkavan

Arslan

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5419-4224

Kavalcı

İsa

RECEP TAYYİP ERDOĞAN ÜNİVERSİTESİ, REKTÖRLÜK, BEDEN EĞİTİMİ VE SPOR BÖLÜMÜ

https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5795-5057

Karadereli

Cansu

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi

04 30 2026

28 1 128 136 08 08 2025 11 05 2025

1999

Türk Spor ve Egzersiz Dergisi

Bu çalışma, okul ligi kategorilerinde mücadele eden kız voleybolcuların dizlik ve kolluk kullanımının fiziksel ve motor performanslarına etkisini araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Pretest-posttest deneysel desen kullanılan çalışmada, 133 gönüllü sporcu yer almıştır. Katılımcıların esneklik, denge, dikey sıçrama, hız, çeviklik ve aerobik dayanıklılık gibi motorik performans değerleri, dizlik ve kolluk kullanımı öncesi ve sonrası ölçülmüştür. Elde edilen sonuçlar, dizlik ve kolluk kullanımının özellikle alan becerileri kapsamında değerlendirilen esneklik, denge, hız, çeviklik ve aerobik dayanıklılık gibi motorik performanslarda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düşüşlere yol açtığını göstermiştir (p

This study aims to investigate the effects of knee pad and arm sleeve use on the motor performance of female volleyball players competing in school league categories. The study employed a pretest-posttest experimental design and included 133 voluntary athletes. Participants’ motor performance values, such as flexibility, balance, vertical jump, speed, agility, and aerobic endurance, were measured before and after the use of knee pads and arm sleeves. The results showed that the use of knee pads and arm sleeves led to statistically significant decreases in motor performance variables, particularly those evaluated within the scope of field skills (p < 0.05), including flexibility, balance, speed, agility, and aerobic endurance. These findings suggest that protective equipment may limit athletes' motor skills and highlight the importance of raising awareness regarding equipment selection and usage among athletes. Furthermore, the study contributes to understanding the relationship between the athlete’s game and technical knowledge and equipment use within the framework of conceptual skills and sheds light on the development of ergonomic designs. In this regard, the study is important for better understanding the impact of knee pads and arm sleeves used in volleyball on performance and for offering a holistic approach to athlete development.

Field Skills Motor Performance Volleyball

Alan Becerileri Motorik Performans Voleybol

This study was supported by TÜBİTAK 2209-A Undergraduate Research Projects (Application Number: 1919B012472117).

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