The acute effect of various protocols of training on shooting performance and postural control in the military officers

Shooting is one of the main factors in militarism. There is no clear findings about the effect of exercise programs on shooting performance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effect of aerobics, core stability training and static stretching on shooting performance and postural control among military officers.Thirty six beginner male military officers aged 18-25 participated in present study. Participants randomly were divided into four equal groups (aerobics (n=9), static stretching (n=9), core stability (n=9) and control (n=9)). Participants shoot 20 shots by pistol during each of pre and post-test. Performance of shooters were assessed by SCAT system and center of pressure data was collected by using plantar pressure platform simultaneity. Analysis of variance with repeated measures was used for statistical analisis at significant level of 0.05. the results showed that mean of antero- posterior and medio-lateral sway of center of pressure in core stability group was significantly less than aerobics, static stretching and control. The scores of record score was significantly higher in aerobics as compared to others. However, scores of record score was significantly lower in static stretching than control. Also, vertical, horizontal and average of fluctuations of the aiming point were significantly lower in aerobics as compared to others.  It seems that short- term aerobic exercise with moderate intensity effects shooting performance. However, although core stability training can improve balance, it does not have positive effect on shooting performance necessarily.