A191: Hip Functional Training Efficacy on Athletic Performance and Postural Health in General College Students

Prevailing sedentary behavior patterns and diminished physical activity engagement are yielding to health deterioration in collegiate populations. Recognizing physical education's pivotal role in establishing sustainable exercise regimens and biomechanical competence, this investigation evaluates hip functional training (HFT) - an evidence-based intervention co-developed by sports scientists integrating progressive dynamic warm-ups, targeted neuromuscular activation, and functional movement patterns. Grounded in the hip joint's biomechanical primacy within human kinematics, HFT aims to optimize motor control, mitigate injury incidence, and enhance athletic proficiency. This study systematically examines HFT's efficacy in improving postural kinematics, spinal integrity, hip joint mobility, physical performance metrics, exercise compliance, and psychological outcomes within university physical education curricula. Sixty undergraduates (18-20 years) were randomly assigned to experimental (HFT intervention, n=30) or control (standard track-and-field training, n=30) groups. The intervention group completed an 8-week structured protocol comprising three biomechanically progressive phases: dynamic preparation, neuromuscular activation, and functional integration. Multidimensional assessments pre- and post-intervention encompassed: hip range of motion (SAB goniometric measurement), spinal alignment (Scoliosis Tester ST-101), dynamic postural control (Foncti-630 digital analyzer), movement competence (Functional Movement Screen), physical fitness parameters (National Standardized Test Battery), and psychological well-being indices. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS with supplemental data visualization through Excel. The HFT cohort demonstrated statistically superior outcomes relative to controls across multiple domains: spinal deviation reduction (p < 0.01), pelvic tilt (52.48% decrease) and rotation (42.06% decrease), hip mobility improvement (Δ=9.3%, p