ABSTRACT

Aim: The research aims to investigate the impact of the proposed exercises on reaction speed and learning skills related to the artistic gymnastics balance beam among female students. It also seeks to determine which group performed better, the control group or the experimental group. Method: Employing an experimental methodology pertinent to the research conditions, the study was conducted on a sample of twelve female students from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the College of Basic Education, University of Diyala, during the academic year 2022-2023. The sample was divided into two groups: control and experimental. Data were collected and analysed using appropriate statistical methods. Results: The findings indicate that the proposed exercises positively influenced the reaction speed of the experimental group, revealing significant differences in favour of this group. Implications: The study offers novel implications, as prior research has not addressed the specific conditions examined. Additionally, the study discusses its limitations and suggests directions for future research.