Abstract
The high jump is an activity that requires high coordination between the nervous and muscular systems and demands specific skills, particularly those that stimulate speed in performance, such as motor perception skills (awareness of space and time, awareness of the environment, and coordination). These skills play a significant role in skill acquisition, with the importance of sensory and motor skills coming from the control of the nervous system and internal organs, as well as balancing distance and time, which is vital for improving performance. The problem addressed in this research is the low performance in high jump skills among first-year female students and the lack of focus on specialized exercises for motor perception and balance. The aim of the research is to design exercises to enhance motor perception and balance skills and their effect on high jump performance. The research hypotheses suggest there are statistically significant differences between pre- and post-test results, favoring the post-test, and between the experimental and control groups. The second chapter includes theoretical and similar studies on motor perception and balance skills. The researchers used an experimental approach, selecting a sample of first-year female students at the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls. A random selection of 20 students was made, with 10 in the experimental group and 10 in the control group for the 2011/2012 academic year. The study involved exercises and tools related to motor perception and dynamic balance to improve performance, along with specific tests for motor and perceptual skills. The statistical methods were used to analyze the data, and the results showed significant differences in favor of the experimental group. The findings and recommendations emphasized the significant impact of developing motor perception skills and their connection to balance in enhancing high jump performance, with a recommendation to focus on these skills for improved precision in performance.
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Jaleel, Aseel; Al-Najjar, Anam; and Abdul Karim, Hikmat
(2014)
"Effect of exercises related to perceptual skills and motor balance on the level of high jump performance,"
Modern Sport: Vol. 13:
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3, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54702/2708-3454.1420
