Abstract:

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of regular volleyball training on physical performance properties of 10–13 aged children. A total of 102 female children with a mean age of 11.43 ± 1.08 years participated in the study from sports clubs and secondary schools in Antalya. A group of subjects (n = 51 girls) consisted of girls who participated in infrastructure volleyball training three days a week and the control group (n = 51 girls) did not participate in physical activities other than physical education classes. In order to determine the physical properties of the participants, age, body weight and height measurements were taken from the anthropometric properties. In the determination of physical performance suitability, EUROFIT test batteries; 20 m speed, vertical jump, 30 sec sit–up, 30 sec push–ups, balance and flexibility measurements were taken. The data obtained from the study were analyzed according to “Independent Samples T–test”. Comparing the performance characteristics of those who do not play with volleyball players, although there was a significant difference in the 20 m speed, vertical jump, 30 sec push-ups and balance parameters in favor of the test group, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in the 30 sec sit–up and flexibility parameters (p<.05). In conclusion, it was determined that volleyball training performed regularly except for physical education classes improved the physical performance properties of 10–13 aged children in the study Keywords: Physical performance, volleyball training, Eurofit test.

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