The Effect of Kinesthetic Perception Exercises on Learning Passing and Catching Skills in Handball for Intermediate School Students
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Effect Exercises Motor – Sensory Perception and the mind in Learning some Basic Skills in Handball ResearcherAbstract
The present study aimed to investigate the effect of kinesthetic perception exercises on the acquisition and learning of passing and catching skills in handball among intermediate school students.
The study sample was drawn from the target population of first-grade intermediate male students affiliated with the General Directorate of Education in Diyala during the academic year 2025/2026. The total sample comprised N = 72 students, providing a statistically representative and valid proportion of the population. Participants were randomly assigned into two equal groups: an experimental group (n = 36) subjected to kinesthetic perception exercises, and a control group (n = 36) following the conventional pedagogical curriculum. Pre- and post-tests were administered to assess performance in handball passing and catching skills.
The formulated hypotheses were confirmed, demonstrating statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) between the pre- and post-test assessments for both groups, with superior motor performance and skill proficiency favoring the post-test results of the experimental group.
Conclusions: The implemented kinesthetic exercises significantly enhanced learners’ intrinsic motivation by fostering a structured competitive learning environment.
Recommendations: It is highly recommended to integrate specialized auxiliary tools and instructional pedagogical aids during the fundamental motor learning stages of team sports.
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