The Effect of Specialized Exercises Using an Innovative Assistive Device for Motor Balance and Learning the Tucked Forward Roll on the Balance Beam

Authors

Zahra Shihab Ahmed, College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – University of BaghdadFollow
Hasnaa Sattar Jabbar, College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – University of BaghdadFollow
Saja Fadhil Shakir, College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – University of BaghdadFollow
Zahra Haidar Raji, College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – University of BaghdadFollow

Abstract

The science of women's artistic gymnastics is continuously evolving, driven by a constant pursuit of excellence and a commitment to surpassing physical boundaries. The sport has witnessed significant and notable advancements in the level of technical performance, leading to an overall improvement in artistic execution. This progress is directly attributed to scientific and technological developments in apparatus design, supportive tools, and methods for teaching and developing skills. The objective of this study was to design specialized exercises and examine the impact of these exercises, using an innovative supporting device, on motor balance and the acquisition of the tucked forward roll on the balance beam in women's artistic gymnastics. The research hypothesis proposed that there would be statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-test scores of the experimental and control groups across the research variables. It also anticipated statistically significant differences between the post-test results of the two groups in the studied variables. The researchers employed an experimental methodology with two groups (experimental and control), as this approach was appropriate for the nature of the problem under investigation. The research population was intentionally selected and consisted of 428 third-stage female students. The sample was randomly selected from Section (A), which included 23 students. From this section, 10 students were randomly assigned to the experimental group and 10 to the control group. The researchers concluded that the specialized exercises using the supporting device contributed effectively to skill acquisition. Moreover, the innovative supporting device played a significant role in enhancing both static and dynamic balance abilities among the participants, and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education).

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Ahmed, Zahra Shihab; Jabbar, Hasnaa Sattar; Shakir, Saja Fadhil; and Raji, Zahra Haidar (2025) "The Effect of Specialized Exercises Using an Innovative Assistive Device for Motor Balance and Learning the Tucked Forward Roll on the Balance Beam," Modern Sport: Vol. 24: Iss. 3, Article 17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54702/2708-3454.2088