Comparison of The Effect of Static and Dynamic Core Exercises on Physical Performance Parameters in Young Boxers

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of static and dynamic core exercises on physical performance parameters in young boxers. Twenty well-trained young male boxers aged 14-18 years old were voluntarily involved in the study. All participants were grouped randomly into dynamic and static core exercise groups. A six-week core exercise training program was performed on static and dynamic core exercise groups. Anthropometric measurements and physical performance tests; Yo-yo intermittent recovery test level 1, 30m speed test, hexagon agility test, standing long jump, maximum push-up, 30s sit-ups, flamingo balance and sit and reach flexibility tests were performed repeated 2 times before and after 6 weeks of training. Data were collected before and after six weeks of core exercise training and were analyzed using Paired t-test and ANCOVA test procedures. The results indicated that the core exercise training program significantly improved both groups' speed, agility, long jump, muscular endurance and 30m sprint performance. (

ınvestigation of physical activity level and distress tolerance of university students at faculty of sport sciences in the Covid-19 pandemic period

Bu çalışmanın amacı COVID-19 pandemi döneminde spor bilimlerinde lisans öğrencilerinin fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ve sıkıntıya dayanma kapasitelerinin incelenmesidir. Çalışmaya spor bilimleri fakültelerinde lisans eğitimi alan 96 kadın (%46,2) 112 erkek (%53,8) olmak üzere toplamda 208 gönüllü öğrenci katıldı. Veri toplama aracı olarak demografik bilgi formu, fiziksel aktivite ölçeği (IPAQ) ve sıkıntıya dayanma ölçeği uygulandı. Fiziksel aktivite düzeylerine göre sıkıntıya dayanma kapasitenin karşılaştırılmasında ANOVA ve Post-Hoc LSD testleri uygulandı. Fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ve sıkıntıya dayanma kapasitesi arasındaki ilişkinin tespiti için Pearson kolerasyon testi kullanıldı. Analizler sonucunda fiziksel aktivite düzeyi düşük ve yeterli olan grupların, aktif olmayanlara (sedanter) göre sıkıntıya dayanma kapasite skorlarının daha yüksek olduğu bulundu (p < 0,05). Sıkıntıya dayanma ölçek alt boyutlarından tolerans ve öz yeterlilik skorlarının fiziksel aktivite düzeylerine göre anlamlı bir şekilde farklılaştığı ve anlamlı korelasyonlar olduğu tespit edildi (p < 0,05). Araştırma bulguları, spor bilimleri fakültesi öğrencilerinin fiziksel aktivite düzeyinin bir çok ruh sağlığı probleminin altında yatan sıkıntıya dayanma kapasitesi üzerinde etkili olduğu belirlendi.The aim of this study was to examine the physical activity level and distress tolerance of university students at faculty of sports sciences in the COVID-19 pandemic period. A total of 208 volunteer students, (96 female and 112 male), who educated in faculty of sports sciences, participated in the study. Demographic information form, physical activity scale (IPAQ) and the scale of resilience were used as data collection tools. ANOVA and PostHoc LSD tests were used to compare the level of distress tolerance according to physical activity levels. Pearson's correlation test was used to determine the relationship between the level of physical activity and the capacity to distress tolerance. As a result of the statistical analysis, it was found that groups with low and modarate levels of physical activity had higher distress tolorance score than sedentary group (p <0.05). It was determined that tolerance and self-efficacy scores, which are sub-dimensions of distress tolorance scale, differed significantly according to physical activity levels and there were significant correlations between these parameters (p <0.05). The findings of the study revealed that the physical activity level of the students at faculty of sports sciences has an effect on their distress tolerance level that correlated many mental health problems

Evaluation of Alpine Skiing Injuries in Terms of Personal Precautions: Erciyes Sample

Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate alpine skiing injuries in terms of individual precaution responsibility in the Kayseri Erciyes Ski Centre. Material and Methods: This study was performed retrospectively; using data collected by ski patrollers and medical staffs of Erciyes Ski Centre between 2012 and 2017. During this period, 690 injury cases in alpine skiing were analyzed in terms of individual precautions. Results: The analysis of demographic data revealed that 397 (57.5%) of the injured skiers were males and 293 (42.5%) were females, with a mean age of 27.1±10.6 years. It was found that 614 (89.0%) of the injured skiers had used the right and protective clothing, boots, poles, and bindings for alpine skiing, while the remaining 76 (11.0%) cases had not. Only 126 (18.3%) of the cases had been wearing helmets and 564 (81.7%) cases had not. According to skiing experience levels, 344 (49.9%) of the injured skiers were beginner level, 293 (42.5%) were intermediate level, and 53 (7.6%) were advanced and expert level. Conclusion: As a result of the research, ski equipment usage of the injured skiers was at an optimum rate, but helmet-usage rate was considerably low. In the context of individual precautions in alpine skiing injuries, the importance of protective helmets in alpine skiing should be explained to the skiers, to increase helmet-usage rates. In addition, our findings indicate that the number of injured cases decreased proportionately with increasing skill and experience level. Therefore, more support should be given about skiing injury and individual precautions for beginner and intermediate level skiers