does core stability training affect fundamental movement skills in low proficiency children? evaluation of performance process

the present study investigated the effects of 8-weeks of core stability training on fundamental movement skills in children with low proficiency in both locomotor and object control skills. by using a semi-experimental research design. 30 elementary boy students (means age= 8.89 years, sd= 1.06) were recruited and organized in training (n= 15) and control group (n=15). fundamental movement skills were measured before and after the training period using the test of gross motor development – 2nd (tgmd-2). in comparison with control group, results showed significant improvement in both locomotor (p<0.05) and object control (p<0.05) skills in training group. in conclusion, results suggest that core stability training may enhance locomotor and object control performances in children who have low proficiency in fundamental movement skills performance.