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NCT Number: NCT07288645

Enhancing Stability and Jumping Skills Through Combined Static and Dynamic Balance Training in Female Chinese University-Level Gymnastics Beginners

This study aims to investigate the effects of different balance training programs (dynamic, static, combined dynamic and static) on the stability, jumping skills, and gymnastic movement skills of female university students who are beginners in gymnastics. Participants will be randomly divided into four groups: the first group will receive dynamic balance training (including exercises that maintain balance during movement); the second group will receive static balance training (including exercises that hold a fixed posture); the third group will receive combined dynamic and static balance training (including both static and dynamic balance exercises); and the fourth group will serve as a control group without additional balance training (or receive regular physical education classes as a control). The main outcomes to be measured before and after the training period are the participants' performance in specific stability tests, jumping tasks, and gymnastic movement skill assessments. The goal is to determine which balance training method (dynamic, static, or combined training) is most effective in improving the fundamental movement skills (including gymnastics-specific abilities) of gymnastics beginners.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–22 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Beijing Sport University

Beijing, China

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Females
  • Age ranged between 18 -22 years old, normal body mass index (BMI) (18.5 -25kg/m²).
  • Undergraduate students of physical education at Beijing Sport University.
  • No prior systematic gymnastics training (or with ≤ 1 year of systematic training experience), and no history of congenital diseases or musculoskeletal injuries.

Exclusion criteria

  • Participants suffering from acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries (lasting for 6 months or more), neurological disorders (such as epilepsy), or vestibular dysfunction.
  • Ranked athletes or elite athletes.
  • Participants with poor compliance (< 80%) who are unable to complete the 8 - week exercise intervention program.
  • Individuals who have recently undergone or are scheduled to undergo surgery within three months.

Treatment and study plan

balance group

Behavioral

An 8-week supervised training program conducted 2 times per week. Each 15-30 minute session comprises a combination of static balance exercises , dynamic balance exercises and Combining training. The intensity and difficulty of the exercises will be progressively increased throughout the intervention period.

Primary outcomes

  1. The 8-point Star Offset (cm)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  2. Jump Height (cm)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  3. Peak Force (N)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  4. Rate of Force Development (N·S)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  5. Impulse (N·s)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Center of gravity deviation distance (mm)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  2. Joint Angle variation (°)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  3. Vertical Jump Efficiency (%)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  4. Landing Impact Force (N)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  5. Body Oscillation Amplitude (mm)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  6. Rotation Smoothness Index (°)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  7. Height (cm)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  8. Weight (kg)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

  9. BMI (kg/m2)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at 8 weeks (immediately post-intervention)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Yi Wang

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Dec 17, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 3, 2026

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