The effect of special exercises on the electrical activity of the brain, the amplitude of (alpha-beta) waves, speed, and technical performance in the stages of the 100-meter sprint event and achievement in category 37C.

Abstract

This category of individuals with special needs (37CP) suffers from hemiplegic cerebral palsy, which causes the body to be unbalanced in terms of range of motion and also results in a slight dysfunction in the nervous system due to damage in a part of the brain. This leads to an imbalance in muscle strength and brain wave activity, affecting many movements, especially in this category.  The aim of the research is as follows:  -1 Identifying the electrical activity of the alpha-beta wave amplitude in 100-meter runners in the 37CP category.  -2 Preparing special exercises to develop the alpha-beta wave capacity of the brain lobes for 100-meter runners in the 37CP category.  As for the research hypotheses:  -1Special exercises have a positive effect on the brain's electrical activity in the delta-theta wave range for 100-meter sprint athletes with disabilities in the 37CP category.Special exercises have a positive effect on the speed and technical performance evaluation of the 100-meter sprint stages for athletes with disabilities in the (37CP) category.  The research community consisted of athletes with special needs from the (37CP) category. The research sample included (4) athletes. The researcher used the experimental method with a single group pre-test and post-test due to its suitability for the nature of the research, and they were selected intentionally.  The researchers concluded the following:  -1 The special exercises have a positive role in improving the alpha-beta wave capacity in the post-test for 100-meter sprint athletes with disabilities in the 37CP category.  -2 The special exercises prepared by the researcher had a positive effect on improving the speed rate and performance during the technical stages of the 100-meter sprint event for athletes with disabilities in the 37CP category.  The researchers recommend:  -1 Conduct periodic examinations of brain waves for other disability categories due to their significant role in the learning and training process.  -2 Conducting similar studies on different samples and disability categories to examine the quantitative and qualitative changes to enhance the learning and training process in terms of perception and attention.