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(44) The Effect of Sport-specific Training on Body Composition and Isokinetic Muscular Strength in Handball Players

Thursday, July 11, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: Exhibit Hall

    Poster Presenter(s)

  • Jin Yoo, MED

    Student
    Chonnam National University
    Gwang-ju, Cholla-namdo, Republic of Korea

    • Author(s)

  • HA

    Hongjun An

    Student
    Chonnam National University
    Gwang-gu, Cholla-namdo, Republic of Korea

  • SK

    Seokhwan Kim, PhD

    Directr
    Center for Sport Science in Gwang-Ju
    Gwang-ju, Cholla-namdo, Republic of Korea

  • KL

    Kyounghyun Lee

    Senior Researcher
    Center for Sport Science in Gwang-Ju
    Gwang-ju, Cholla-namdo, Republic of Korea

  • HP

    Hyeok Park

    Professor
    Chunnam Techno University
    Gwang-ju, Cholla-namdo, Republic of Korea

  • SJ

    Sujeong Jang

    Professor
    Chonnam National University Medical School
    Hwasun, Cholla-namdo, Republic of Korea

  • DK

    Daeyeol Kim

    Professor
    Chonnam National University
    Gwang-ju, Cholla-namdo, Republic of Korea

Abstract Details: Research to enhance performance in sports typically focuses on physical conditioning, skill development, and mental strength based on the physical requirements suitable for the specific sport. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of sports-specific training on body composition and isometric strength, in handball players and to provide effective and efficient exercise methods for physical strength and muscle strength to athletes. METHODS: 17 handball players are recruited and randomly assigned to either exercise group (n=9) or control group (n=8). The handball players in the exercise group had completed sports-specific training (three times / week and 70 minutes / session) for 8 weeks, while handball players in the control group conducted only basic physical training during the research period. All variables were analyzed by two-way repeated measures ANOVA with contrast testing. Alpha was set at 0.05. RESULTS: As for the body composition change of the exercise group, the muscle mass (p=.020) showed a statistically significant increase. Right knee extensor strength 60°/sec (p=.010), the right flexor muscle strength 60°/sec (p=.002) and the left flexor muscle strength 60°/sec (p=.011) showed a statistically significant increase. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The application of Sport-specific training to handball players is able to improve body composition and knee joint strength, so it may prevent an injury and enhance physical functions.

Acknowledgements: None