The effect of interval training on some physical abilities and the performance of the straight forward aerial flip skill on the floor exercises mat

Abstract

The development of gymnastics and the level it has reached now did not come by chance, but rather came as a result of the efforts made by experts and specialists and the introduction of various sports sciences, the most important of which is the science of training through the development of its methods, including interval training, which is considered one of the effective methods used in gymnastics. The study aimed to prepare interval training exercises to develop some physical abilities and the skill of the forward aerial flip straight on the floor movement mat. The researcher used the experimental method by designing a single group for pre- and post-tests in order to suit the nature of the problem to be solved. The research community was represented by young gymnastics players who train at the specialized training center in Nasiriyah, numbering (8) players aged (12) years and under. (3) players were excluded because they were not proficient in performing the skill. The researcher prepared exercises using the interval training method aimed at developing explosive ability and speed, which affects some physical abilities and skills among players. These exercises were distinguished by their contribution to achieving the goals of the special preparation stage (physical And the skill) for young players (Dhi Qar Club) and the contents of the exercises are consistent with their physical and skill characteristics. The exercises were applied by extracting the average intensity for all exercises used. As for the conclusions, the interval training exercises contributed to providing the players' desire, excitement and drive towards training, in addition to exploiting the time and effort of the coach and the player, and the interval training exercises prepared by the researcher were appropriate for the ages of the research sample, and this is what the results of the research showed.