European Journal of Sports Science Technology

The Effect of Rehabilitation Exercises Accompanying Laser Therapy for Athletes with Partial Tears of the Lateral and Medial Collateral Ligaments of the Knee

2025-06-24T16:54:07+00:00

The importance of this research lies in the use of the latest method of physical therapy (laser therapy) in conjunction with rehabilitative exercises. The study aimed to develop rehabilitative exercises accompanied by laser therapy for athletes with partial tears of the lateral and medial collateral ligaments of the knee joint, and to identify the effect of rehabilitative exercises accompanied by laser therapy for athletes with partial tears of the lateral and medial collateral ligaments of the knee joint. The researchers used the experimental method with a single-group design for its suitability. Given the nature of the problem to be solved, the research sample included (6) individuals with partial tears of the lateral and medial collateral ligaments of the knee joint, from various activities and games. A clinical examination of the injury was performed by a specialist physician. Radiographic examinations were conducted for the research sample under the supervision of a specialized medical team from the hospital's specialized staff, after explaining the research concept and selecting the sample. Field research procedures included experiments and tests, including (measuring the muscle strength of the muscles operating on the knee joint, measuring the range of motion, and measuring the passive range of motion). The researchers performed rehabilitation exercises for a period of (8) weeks, with three rehabilitation units per week (Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday). This resulted in a total of (24) rehabilitation units. The researchers concluded that rehabilitation exercises accompanied by laser beams used by the research sample members had a positive effect on developing the muscle strength of the muscles operating in the knee joint and the range of motion of the knee joint. They also contributed to reducing the level of pain for the research sample.

Mental Health and Its Relationship to the Performance of Some Volleyball Skills by the University of Babylon Volleyball Team Players

2025-06-24T17:02:16+00:00

Mental health is a goal of every individual and a wish that every person wishes to achieve for themselves, their family, at work, during training and sports, and in all disciplines and various areas of life. Mental health enables the individual to control their emotions and feelings, avoiding misbehavior and adopting healthy behavior. It is no less important than general physical health. In fact, physical health may remain unable to bring happiness to a person unless it is present. Mental health is a positive state that includes enjoying a healthy mind and body, not merely being free of symptoms of mental illness. This is what mental health has confirmed. Technical performance in sports, especially volleyball, is an important element in developing the level of skill performance by effectively contributing to increasing the student's comprehension of the skill and controlling the motor level when performing it. This is especially true since all of these skills require a high level of awareness, including achieving optimal performance. Technical performance (tactics), in its brief meaning, is "economy of movement." This means that the student moves in a purposeful and economical manner to achieve a high level, while observing the rules of the game during the movement. This has a clear impact on the form and, in particular, the performance of the basic skills (technical performance) of volleyball. Therefore, it should be noted that skill development is an important part of the training process, as it is an effective tool in implementing defensive and offensive plans, and through developing the effectiveness of mental processes. Therefore, the researcher decided to study the relationship between mental health and the performance of some basic volleyball skills for the University of Babylon national team.

The Effect of the Posner Model on the Most Important Visual Abilities and the Learning of Some Handball Skills for the Deaf

2025-06-24T17:08:02+00:00

This research aims to identify the effect of the Posner Model on the most important visual abilities and the learning of some handball skills for the deaf. The researchers used an experimental research method, designing a control and an experimental group with pre- and post-tests to suit the problem and objectives of the research. The research community included students at the Al-Amal Institute for the Deaf in Babil Governorate for the academic year (2024-2025), in grades (fourth, fifth, and sixth), ranging in age from (9-12) years. The total number of students (26) represented the research sample, i.e., a percentage of (100%). After excluding the eight students participating in the pilot experiment, (18) students remained. They were randomly divided into two equal groups, one control group and the other experimental group, with (9) students in each group. The study reached several conclusions, the most important of which was that the Posner model contributed to improving the students' visual abilities and reducing mathematical misconceptions in learning the skills under study. Based on the results of all skill tests, students' learning levels improved significantly, and their cognitive abilities for the skills under study increased. Students learned the skills better than the traditional method (the command method) for learning the same skills.

The Effect of Random-Style Skill Exercises on Female Handball Students' Performance of Some Basic Skills

2025-06-24T17:15:27+00:00

The importance of teaching handball skills to beginners is crucial for students to achieve a good level of learning. Being interested in handball, the researcher noted that there was a delay in performing basic skills among female students. Therefore, the researcher decided to use skill exercises using the "random" method as a method aimed at engaging all students in performance by moving from one exercise to the next, with each exercise containing more than one skill at a time. The aim of the research was to determine whether these exercises, using this method, had an impact on improving skill levels. The research aims to: Prepare skill exercises using the random method to help female students acquire some basic handball skills. The most important conclusions were: Repetition in performing skill exercises using the random method helped female students learn basic handball skills. Diversification in skill exercises using the random method helped female students learn basic handball skills. The random method was effective in acquiring basic handball skills for female students.

Developing a Predictive Model for Sports Injuries Using Artificial Intelligence

2025-06-25T05:50:43+00:00

Sports injuries in football pose a significant challenge to players and professional clubs. They negatively impact players' performance and cause them to miss competitions, resulting in technical losses and significant costs. Therefore, sports clubs and sports medicine specialists are constantly striving to develop effective methods for preventing these injuries. The research problem is the challenges facing sports medicine practitioners and professional sports clubs in predicting sports injuries and identifying the factors affecting them. This limits their ability to develop effective prevention and rehabilitation strategies. Study objectives: To identify the main factors influencing the risk of injury among professional football players, develop a predictive model using artificial intelligence techniques to predict sports injuries among professional football players, and evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed predictive model in improving prevention and healthcare strategies for players. Using data on professional football player injuries from a major sports club in Iraq, the data was analyzed using advanced artificial intelligence techniques such as deep neural networks and pattern detection, and develop a predictive model and test it on an independent dataset. Study results: The predictive model developed using artificial intelligence techniques was able to predict sports injuries among professional football players with an accuracy of up to 87%. A set of key factors influencing injury risk were identified, including age, playing position, and previous injury experience. Lower extremity injuries, particularly knee and hamstring injuries, were the most common. Recommendations for future research: Conduct similar studies in other sports to expand the scope of predictive models, develop specialized predictive models for the most common types of injuries to improve prediction accuracy, and incorporate psychosocial factors into predictive models to understand their impact on injury risk.

Motor Speed and Its Relationship to Response Accuracy in Boxing

2025-06-25T06:16:28+00:00

A boxer must train on movement speed, which plays an important role in the tactical performance of basic boxing skills. For example, a boxer is characterized by movement speed in fights to be able to land a legal punch and defend against an attack. The motor response and its timing affect the attack and defense process, and thus affect the speed of the opposing boxer, thus affecting the motor response accuracy. Motor accuracy in punching is often closely related to the outcome of a fight. The researcher found that there is a weakness in scoring points compared to the number of punches. After reviewing Arab and foreign sources and research, and being a national team player, coach, and observer, the researcher believes that motor response is related to the accuracy of effective punching. The researcher was able to delve into this study and determine the extent of the relationship between motor response and motor accuracy in punching in fights. The hypothesis was established that there are statistically significant differences between motor speed and motor accuracy among boxers in clubs in Babylon Governorate.

The researcher used a descriptive approach using a survey method, given its suitability to the nature of the research problem. The research population and sample were deliberately selected, consisting of 22 boxers from clubs in Babylon Governorate for the year 2020.

Conclusions: There is a direct relationship between punching accuracy and motor speed in female boxers, to determine and direct the motor path. Punching is positively affected by the speed of movement in boxers.

Quality of Life among Female Sports Science Students and Its Relationship with Physical, Psychological, and Social Aspects

2025-06-26T20:57:43+00:00

The aim of the study was to identify the impact of quality of life on physical, psychological, and socio-environmental aspects of female students of sport sciences and physical activity. A descriptive approach was used, as it was appropriate for the nature of the study on a sample of (138) female students from the Department of Physical Sports Science. A quality-of-life questionnaire approved by the World Health Organization's Quality of Life Scale-Short Version(WHOQOL-BREF) was applied. The questionnaire was distributed electronically to the sample and the researchers attended the sample classes in the university to clarify quality of life across multiple aspects of life, such as physical, psychological, social, and environmental health. The results were analyzed using the SPSS statistical analysis program. The results showed an average level of general quality of life and a high level of self-confidence, while the emotional aspect required psychological support, achieving a low score. The study recommended focusing on studying the quality of life of female university sports science students and encouraging female students' participation in recreational sports activities inside and outside of the university to enhance psychological and social aspects and improve overall life satisfaction.

The effect of a recreational program to reduce psychological stress among female volleyball students, College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Girls

2025-06-26T21:06:40+00:00

The research aims to identify the recreational impact program that shows the feeling of fear and psychological tension in the practice of the game for female students of the College of Education and Sports Sciences for Girls, and to identify the interactive situations and situations that speak to female students who have advanced martial arts. They started a pilot experiment, from the female students participating in the Premier League on the College Sports Stadium 2025 Extension with the college team and the fourth-stage female students team, their number is (25) players who were selected, confirmed the mayor, and (5) players were excluded for not completing the exercises, and the remaining (20) participating players, and the research reached the devices, tools and important means used in the research, where the steps for implementing the experiment begin (a) Conducting the basic experience and testing the control of the tribe and preparing a recreational program and applying it to the research sample and methods of monitoring the effects to control the data and process it statistically). The results showed after displaying and analyzing them that the recreational program reduces psychological anxiety because of its positive impact on improving the performance of female players and getting rid of fear and anxiety.

The Effect of Educational Modules on Developing Euro Step Skills and Agility among Under-14 Basketball Players

2025-06-26T21:21:09+00:00

The aim of this research was to develop educational modules on the Eurostep and agility skills in basketball for players under 14 years of age. The aim was to identify the impact of educational modules on the Eurostep and agility skills in basketball for players under 14 years of age. The research hypothesized that there were significant differences in the use of educational modules in the Eurostep and agility skills in basketball for players under 14 years of age. The researcher used the experimental method, designing two equivalent groups (experimental, control) with pre- and post-tests. The researcher reached the following conclusions: The educational modules are an effective tool in developing technical skills and motor abilities in basketball juniors, as they contributed significantly to improving skill performance and agility. The effectiveness of the educational modules used in this study led to the development of offensive skills (Eurostep) in the area near the basket, and offensive blocking. The researcher recommended the necessity of adopting skill-based educational programs in training young age groups, incorporating agility exercises. Within complex technical skills to enhance motor learning, employing stimulating technologies such as the BlazePod in skill training.

The Effect of an Educational Recreational Program on Developing Some Functional Variables and Scoring Accuracy for Female Futsal Students

2025-06-26T21:31:42+00:00

Recreational sports activity and its practice are an important component of immunity, increasing an individual's cognitive ability and the body's resistance to disease. It also develops effective methods of thinking and acquiring general information. Recently, it has been noted that some teachers have been notably ignoring the use of recreational games during physical education classes, particularly in futsal, or preventing students from participating in or learning any recreational sports activity. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the core of the problem lies in the physical education lesson and its content, the researcher's previous experience and continuous review of it, and the evidence provided by scientific and practical conferences. In addition, the student's low academic level has motivated the researcher to shed light on this problem by using an educational recreational program to develop some functional variables and scoring accuracy for female students in futsal. The research aimed to develop an educational recreational program to develop some functional variables and scoring accuracy for female students in futsal, and to identify its impact. The researcher concluded that:

1. The prepared program had a positive impact on developing the students' scoring accuracy and functional variables.
2. The curriculum adopted by the school contributed to developing the students' scoring accuracy and functional variables.

The Causal Effects of Positive Energy, Psychological Resilience, and Competitive Behavior on the Performance of Young Basketball Players

2025-06-26T21:35:38+00:00

One of the most important stages of performance is the competition phase, where the results of training and the stages of physical, mental, and psychological preparation become evident. The researcher found that the fast pace of the game is characterized by continuous maneuvers between offense and defense throughout the match. There was a decline in positive energy during the game periods, especially in the later stages, which affected the psychological resilience needed to cope with the pressures of play, leading to a distancing from competitive behavior and its impact on playing advantage and winning the match. The research problem was diagnosed through the researcher’s observations as both a player and a coach for different age groups, identifying a significant importance in studying the level of positive energy and other study variables that greatly affect performance levels during competitions, as well as the degree of psychological readiness to engage in competitions, in addition to the value and level of these variables following setbacks in competition. Therefore, the researcher aimed to understand the levels of the study variables and their relationship to performance levels during play periods, especially in the later stages, and how this reflects on psychological resilience to continue handling game pressures, thereby moving away from competitive behavior and its impact on playing advantage and winning the match.

The effect of hatha yoga exercises on some biochemical variables and stress levels in basketball players

2025-06-28T20:57:29+00:00

Basketball is a team sport that differs from many other sports in its rapid rhythms, continuous rhythmic sequences, and reciprocal movement between continuous offensive and defensive operations. It is characterized by speed, strength, and endurance. The player transitions from offense to defense quickly and continuously, which requires continuous energy consumption and the replacement of that energy in order to continue performing physical efforts throughout the game. Here, it is necessary to identify some of the body's biochemical indicators at rest and during physical exertion. The study aimed to identify the effect of some Hatha Yoga exercises on some biochemical variables. (Beta-endorphin, Cortisol) among basketball players, and to know the effect of some Hatha Yoga exercises on the level of stress among basketball players. The researchers hypothesized that there would be statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-measurements of the sample under study in the level of biochemical variables (Beta Endorphin, Cortisol), in favor of the post-measurement. There were also statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-measurements of the sample under study in the level of stress, in favor of the post-measurement. The researchers used the experimental method with a pre-post measurement design for one group, as it was suitable for the nature of this study. The researchers selected the research sample from Al-Muqdadiya Basketball Club players. To simplify the raw scores for interpretation, the researcher used several statistical methods. In light of the above, the researcher reached several conclusions, including that hatha yoga exercises led to an improvement in beta-endorphin concentrations in dimensional measurements during rest and after exertion in the sample under study. The researchers recommended that the results be adopted by coaches and that hatha yoga exercises be included in training sessions, given their physical, psychological, and physiological benefits.