J Cosmet Med.  2019 Jun;3(1):33-37. 10.25056/JCM.2019.3.1.33.

A functional movement screening of college students performing Pilates exercise

• Roh SY

• KMID: 2561068
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.25056/JCM.2019.3.1.33

Abstract

Background
With the emergence of functional movement in the study of athleticism, Pilates exercise based on the activation of the body core is attracting much attention.
Objective
This study aimed to investigate the changes in functional movement after performing Pilates exercise.
Methods
A total of 31 college students at university K in seoul were included in this study. These students performed a 90-minute Pilates exercise twice a week for 16 weeks. Frequency analysis and paired t-test were performed using IBM SPSS ver. 25.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA).
Results
All the seven factors of functional movement screen (FMS) showed statistically significant results.
Conclusion
Considering that the levels of all the seven factors of FMS improved after performing Pilates exercise, Pilates exercise is considered superior in improving functional movement.

Keyword

college students; function; functional movement screen; physical ability; Pilates