Kurdish Studies

ISSN: 2051-4883 | e-ISSN: 2051-4891
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The Impact of an Educational Curriculum Utilizing Supportive Tools on Developing Cognitive Abilities and Football Goal-Scoring Skills in the Age Group of 13-14

Mustafa Khaled Abdulhassan
Department of Applied Sciences, College of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of ThiQar, Thi-Qar, 64001 Iraq, 2024 1445
Prof. Dr: Haider Shumkhi Jabbar
Department of Applied Sciences, College of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of ThiQar, Thi-Qar, 64001 Iraq, 2024 1445
Keywords: (Motor skill utilizing supportive tools s, goal-scoring skills cognitive abilities)..

Abstract

Cognitive abilities play a crucial role in all sports, serving as the source through which all reactions to assigned tasks are manifested in the player. Excellence in cognitive abilities is the decisive factor in determining match outcomes, achieved through proper handling of stimuli present in the game. These stimuli may come from competing players, the ball, or teammates. Correct positioning, timing, and reaction are essential, and any deficiency in these abilities leads to a disruption in performance Recognizing the importance of addressing these cognitive abilities, the researcher aimed to develop an educational curriculum using supportive methods to enhance the cognitive and scoring skills of football players aged 13-14. This is essential for achieving optimal performance and the main goal of the learning process. Attention must be given to a broad age group as a cornerstone for reaching the highest levels in football The research problem emerged from the observation that, as both a football practitioner and coach, there was insufficient emphasis and time devoted by coaches to developing cognitive abilities. Thus, the researcher proposed a study to find a suitable solution, utilizing an educational approach with supportive methods tailored to the abilities of the research sample. The focus was on improving selected cognitive abilities and scoring in football to elevate the players' overall performance Research objectives included developing supportive methods to enhance cognitive abilities and scoring in football for 13 4 year olds creating an educational curriculum with supportive methods for these age groups, and identifying statistical differences between pre-test and post-test results for cognitive abilities and scoring in football for 13-14 year-olds. Additionally, the study aimed to identify statistical differences between the control and experimental groups in post-test results for cognitive abilities and scoring in football for 12-13year olds the research followed an experimental design with two equivalent groups (control and experimental). The research population included players from the specialized football school in Al-Nasiriya, aged 13-14 for the 2022-2023 season. The sample comprised six players for the pilot study and 20 players for the research sample, representing 71.14% of the original population Key findings indicated that the educational interventions applied to both the control and experimental groups had a positive impact on developing cognitive abilities and basic skills in football.

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