Comparing the Effects of Stable and Unstable Core Training on Balance and Core Endurance among Sedentary Male College Students

Choo, Yun Jian (2019) Comparing the Effects of Stable and Unstable Core Training on Balance and Core Endurance among Sedentary Male College Students. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

This study was to compare the effects of 6-week stable and unstable core training programme on balance and core endurance among sedentary male college students. A total of 30 sedentary male college students (age = 20.23 ± 1.41, height = 173.77 ± 5.98, weight = 67.23 ± 8.14) participated in this study. All subjects were randomly assigned into stable core training group (n=10), unstable core training group (n=10) and control group (n=10) using systematic-counterbalancing method and undergone 6-week core training programme in different surface setting. The training was conducted twice a week on non-consecutive days. Subjects were tested on standing stork test, four square step test and trunk endurance plank test to observe changes in static balance, dynamic balance and core endurance. Results showed significant improvement in static balance (p=0.015), dynamic balance (p=0.002) and core endurance (p=0.000) in unstable core training group after 6-week core training programme while stable core training group only showed significant improvement in dynamic balance (p=0.0.000) and core endurance (p=0.0.003). However, there was only significant difference in dynamic balance (p=0.001)and core endurance (p=0.001) in the post-test result. Therefore, 6-week core training programme in unstable setting can be beneficial for college students to improve static balance, dynamic balance and core endurance.