The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of plyometric training on balance, joint position sense, and explosive strength in young taekwondo athletes. A total of 20 taekwondo athletes aged between 15 and 18 years from Konya province voluntarily participated in the study. The participants were divided into two groups: an experimental group consisting of 10 athletes (5 female, 5 male) and a control group consisting of 10 athletes (5 female, 5 male). In addition to regular taekwondo training, the experimental group performed a plyometric training program three days per week for eight weeks, whereas the control group continued only their regular taekwondo training. Paired-sample and independent-sample t-tests were used for group comparisons.
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Balance Test
Timeframe: [Time Frame: For 8 weeks from the start of the study]
Knee Joint Position Sense Assessment
Timeframe: [Time Frame: For 8 weeks from the start of the study]
Vertical Jump Test
Timeframe: [Time Frame: For 8 weeks from the start of the study]
Standing Long Jump Test
Timeframe: [Time Frame: For 8 weeks from the start of the study]