The effect of specific exercises on learning the straight front aerial somersault skill in artistic gymnastics.

Abstract

The research included four chapters, with the first chapter covering the introduction and the importance of the research. The importance of the research lies in preparing exercises, especially in learning the straight front aerial somersault. The research problem is the weakness in children's performance levels, which is attributed to the lack of variety in using new teaching methods to simplify the understanding and perception of the correct performance of the straight front aerial somersault skill in artistic gymnastics. The aim of the research is to prepare specific exercises for the straight front aerial somersault skill in gymnastics. The research also aims to identify the impact of specific exercises on the straight front aerial somersault skill in gymnastics. As for the research hypotheses, there are statistically significant differences between the pre-test and post-test results for the control and experimental groups in the straight front aerial somersault skill in gymnastics.For the sake of the post-tests, there are statistically significant differences between the post-test results of the experimental and control groups in favor of the experimental group in learning the straight front aerial somersault in gymnastics. As for the research methodology and field procedures, the researchers used the experimental method, and the research sample included 8 children from the Baghdad Sports Club, divided into two groups (experimental and control), with 4 children in each group. Appropriate tools and devices were used for the study, and pre-tests were conducted, followed by the application of the educational curriculum for the experimental group. Subsequently, post-tests were conducted on the research sample members. The study concluded that there is a positive effect on learning the somersault skill.The straight front aerial in gymnastics among the members of both groups (experimental and control) shows that the proposed educational unit and its included special exercises are more effective than the exercises currently used in developing children's levels. As for the recommendations, they included incorporating the proposed exercises into childhood education due to their effectiveness in developing the straight front aerial skill in gymnastics and not being limited to the traditional curriculum. Additionally, it is necessary to follow scientific principles and methods when designing the special exercises and presenting them to experts.