Abstract
The purpose of the present study is to develop a comparative analysis on the effects of windsurfing exercise on the static balance ability and ankle muscle strength of male students in college. After applying windsurfing exercise on 11 male college students for 6 weeks, the subjects performed one-leg standing using a force platform, and ankle muscle strength and agility were tested by isokinetic equipment. Data processing was accomplished by using SPSS 21.0 statistics program. A paired t-test was performed to compare the differences between pre-and post-exercise, with the amount of change derived as %diff. Statistical significance level was set as α=.05, and the results were as follows:BR During one-leg standing after windsurfing exercise, the center of pressure (COP) area decreased where both ankle muscle strength and agility increased with muscle strength showing greater improvement than agility. Based on these findings, it is believed that increased ankle muscle strength and agility from windsurfing exercise bring positive result on static balance ability. Future studies on improving leg strength and ankle stability through windsurfing exercise, as a part of rehabilitation program are anticipated.
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