"A movement education program to develop some physical abilities and basic skills in handball for primary school students."

Abstract

Physical education programs work with the student as a whole mentally, physically, and socially, providing organized and enjoyable content for all students. They form the basis for more complex skills and allow for evaluation without excluding fun and learning time. The research aims to develop some physical abilities and basic handball skills for primary school students for the academic year 2023. To achieve the research goal, the researchers used the experimental method to suit the problem and its nature. The research group consisted of (30) students enrolled in the fourth grade of primary school. The following tools were used to collect research data: physical fitness tests - basic handball skills tests. The researchers concluded that the proposed physical education program had a positive effect on the physical abilities and basic handball skills of primary school students. The researchers recommended conducting further similar studies on different age groups not covered by the current study, as well as benefiting from specialized scientific research in physical education practically and applicably in handball.