Effects of core stability exercises on selected motor profi ciency indices and self-confi dence in teenage girl roller-skaters

Abstract

Successful performance in many sports such as roller skates, often require recognition and appropriate agility, balance and self-confidence to various situation. To achieve a high level of proficiency and self-confidence, good core stability can help maximize roller skates performance. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of core stabilization exercises on selected motor proficiency indexes (agility and dynamic balance) and self-confidence in girl roller skaters. This is an experimental study. The population consists of the girls roller skaters between 14-16 years of age. Based on Solomon four group design, a total of 40 girl athletes were randomly assigned into four experiment and control groups. During 8 weeks each group received its own treatment and then all groups participated in a posttest. The experimental groups received experimental treatment during the experiment. The comparison of posttests indicated that experimental treatment (core stability training) has not significant effect on the balance, agility and self-confidence of girl roller skaters. It is, therefore, could be concluded that more intensity and duration of exercises are needed if the experimental treatment effect to increase the self-confidence, balance and agility of participants in the study.