Abstract:

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to determine the effects of Wushu on balance, anthropometric characteristics and some performance parameters. Methods: An experimental model, which is one of the quantitative research types, was chosen for the research model. The study group of the research consisted of 20 athletes between the ages of 14-17 who practice Wushu in the Bidam Fight Club Sports Club in Düzce. Before starting the 8-week training program and at the end of the 8-week training, balance measurements, anthropometric measurements and performance measurements were taken from the athletes. In this context, bipedal, left foot and right foot balance, shoulder anterior-posterior distance, thigh circumference, calf circumference, biceps circumference, hip diameter, intermalleolar distance, interstiloidal distance, interpicondylar distance and intercondylar distance, right paw strength, left paw strength, push-ups, sit-ups and long jump measurements were made. The analysis of the data was done by applying quantitative analysis methods using SPSS 25.0 package program. All analyzes were evaluated at 95% confidence interval and p<0.05 significance level. Results: Bilateral balance, left foot balance and right foot balance averages of the athletes participating in the research increased significantly (p<0.05). All the results of shoulder anteroposterior distance, thigh circumference, calf circumference, biceps circumference, hip diameter, intermalleolar distance, interstiloidal distance, interpicondylar distance and intercondylar distance measurements significantly increased after 8 weeks of Wushu training program (p<0.05). After the 8-week Wushu training program, all of the right paw strength, left paw strength, push-up, sit-up and long jump scores increased significantly (p<0.05). Conclusion: It has been determined that Wushu sport affects the balance positively in athletes, improves anthropometric measurements, that is, body composition, and increases performance.

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