The Effect of Coordination Exercises on Developing the Skills of Handstand and Forward Roll in Artistic Gymnastics for Students

Abstract

Gymnastics has a special place among the sports that have almost infinite origins, and have made their way through time, in addition to the special requirements that must be met by its players, as it has a noble artistic character These requirements, whether physical, motor, mental, psychological, or physiological, play a significant and fundamental role in gymnastics. Motor coordination is one of the most important motor skills that must be emphasized in training from childhood, Developing motor coordination to a sufficient extent improves the motor and functional state of the individual in performing sports movements in the best possible way, especially complex ones. The importance of the research lies in developing exercises for motor coordination ability and benefiting from them in developing the skills of standing on the hands and rolling forward in artistic gymnastics for students, The research problem lies in the clear weakness in the speed of development of these skills among third-year students. Therefore, the researchers decided to study the effect of motor coordination exercises on developing the handstand and forward roll skills in artistic gymnastics for students. The research objectives were to identify the effect of motor coordination exercises on developing the handstand and forward roll skills in artistic gymnastics for students. The researchers used the experimental method to suit the problem and objectives of the research. The compatibility test was used, as well as presenting a form to evaluate the technical performance of the research skills by the researchers, followed by the skill of controlling the preconceived notions, then applying practices, followed by the skill of creative writing, then analyzing the data, where they used statistics The researchers concluded several results:

1-There were statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-tests in the development of handstand and forward roll skills for the experimental group, in favor of the post-test. Recommendations.

2-Incorporate exercises specific to motor coordination during gymnastics classes, particularly in the preparatory section and special warm-ups.

Recommendations:

1-Conduct periodic motor coordination tests for third-year gymnastics students.

2-Conduct similar studies on motor coordination among beginners, youth, and advanced gymnasts.

3-Conduct similar studies to determine the relationship and impact of motor coordination, cover skills, and the forehand jump in artistic gymnastics.