The Effect of the 8-Week Core Stability Training Program on the Dynamic Balance of Squash Players

Irvan; Andi Febi Irawati

Authors

Irvan Universitas Negeri Makassar Author
Andi Febi Irawati Universitas Negeri Makassar Author

Keywords:

Core Stability; Dynamic Balance; Y Balance Test; Squash; Athlete Performance

Abstract

Dynamic balance is an important component in the performance of squash athletes because the sport demands high levels of directional change, posture control, and stability. This study aims to analyze the effect of the 8-week core stability training program on the dynamic balance of BKMF FIKK UNM squash players. This study uses a quantitative design with a one group pretest–posttest design approach. The research sample amounted to 19 athletes who were determined using the total sampling technique. Dynamic balance measurements are performed using the Y Balance Test. The results showed that the average score of the Y Balance Test increased from 90.68 ± 1.04 in the pretest to 95.79 ± 1.16 in the posttest with an average difference of 5.11. The normality test showed normal distribution data with a pretest significance value of 0.08 and a posttest value of 0.20. The results of the paired sample t-test showed a t-value of 63.95 with a significance of 0.00 (p < 0.05) and an effect size value of 4.67 which was included in the category of very large effects. These findings suggest that core stability training programs are effective in improving the dynamic balance of squash athletes. The results of this study make a practical contribution to the development of a core stability-based physical training program to improve movement performance and support injury prevention in athletes. Further research is recommended using experimental designs with control groups as well as adding other exercise performance variables to reinforce the generalization of the findings.

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