Abstract:

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of core training with pilates ball on the static and dynamic balance performance of football players and sedentary individuals. 22 football players and 20 sedentary individuals between the ages of 18-25, who are actively involved in sports, participated in the research. The study group was divided into 4 groups as 2 control and 2 experimental. Before starting the training, a pre-test application was carried out. Then, core training program was applied to the experimental groups with a pilates ball (60min/2days/10weeks). The control groups were not trained. After the 10-week training program was over, post-test measurements were carried out. Balance measurements were made with a biodex balance instrument. When the Static Balance pre-test scores of the participants were examined, it was determined that there was no statistical difference between the averages (p>0.05). However, when the dynamic balance pre-test scores of the participants were examined, it was determined that there was a statistical difference between the averages (p<0.05). Looking at the source of the differences, a difference was determined between the football player experimental and control group, between the football player control and sedentary experimental group, and between the sedentary experimental and control group (p<0.05). In addition, when the mean scores between the static balance pre-test and post-test values of the participants were examined, it was observed that there was a difference between the football player experiment, sedentary experiment and sedentary control groups. It was observed that there was a difference between the dynamic balance pre-test and post-test values (p<0.05). As a result; It has been determined that core training with pilates ball positively affects the static and dynamic balance of football players and sedentary individuals.

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