The impact of the flipped learning strategy according to brain control patterns in learning the skill of throwing and catching the ball with the performance of the scissor jump in rhythmic gymnastics

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the patterns of brain dominance (right hemisphere-left hemisphere) and to determine the impact of the reverse learning strategy according to the brain dominance patterns in learning the skill of throwing and catching the ball with performing the scissors leap in rhythmic gymnastics among a sample. The researcher used the experimental method on a sample of second-year female students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences/University of Baghdad, totaling (35) students divided according to brain dominance patterns into four groups: two experimental groups (right and left hemisphere) and two control groups (right and left hemisphere). Upon completion of the research procedures, a number of conclusions were reached, the most important of which is that the flipped learning approach is effective in learning motor skills compared to the traditional teaching method. Additionally, the second experimental group (left-brain dominant individuals) outperformed the first experimental group (right-brain dominant individuals) in the skills of throwing and catching the ball along with performing the scissors skill in rhythmic gymnastics. The researcher recommended incorporating modern teaching methods, including the flipped learning approach, into the curriculum of rhythmic gymnastics, and emphasized the importance of teachers being familiar with the students' cognitive control type to address individual differences in learning skills and enhance performance levels.