The impact of musical rhythm accompanying kinetic weight on the retention of a kinetic sequence on the floor exercise mat

The study aims to:Investigate the impact of musical rhythm accompanying motor weight and the method used by the school on the retention of a motor sequence.Identifying the differences between the two study groups in the retention test of a motor sequence on the floor exercise mat.The study community consisted of third-year female students at the University of Mosul (2021-2022), totalling 67 students representing two sections (A and B) who were intentionally selected. After excluding a number of students, the final sample size was 30 students, divided into two groups, experimental and control, with 15 students in each group. Equivalence was ensured between the groups in the variables related to the dependent variable, and the researchers used the randomized controlled pre-test and post-test design for equal groups.The data collection methods included personal interviews, questionnaires, tests, measurements, and indirect scientific observation. The implementation of the educational programs lasted for 9 weeks, with one educational unit per week for each group. The data was statistically processed using the SPSS statistical program.The researchers concluded:The educational program designed by the researchers (musical rhythm accompanying motor weight) and the program designed by the subject teacher had a positive impact on retaining the motor sequence on the floor exercise mat in artistic gymnastics.The experimental group outperformed the control group in retaining the motor sequence on the floor exercise mat.The researchers recommended:Emphasizing the use of musical rhythm composed by experts in the field of music, so that the sequence taught in the Colleges of Physical Education and Sports Sciences is appropriately composed for the motor weight of each movement included in the floor exercises in gymnastics.