April 2026 , Pages 2563-2574
Sarwar Anwar Ali 1 ; Asst.Prof.Dr.Zana Ibrahim Ali 2
1 Directorate of Education, Sulaymaniyah Governorate
2 College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences/University of Sulaimani
This research aims to identify the impact of using the learning stations strategy in teaching some basic football skills to students and to determine the superiority of the experimental and control groups in teaching these skills. Based on the research hypotheses derived from its objectives and the type of independent and dependent variables, the researchers selected a two-group design (experimental and control) with pre- and post-testing. The research population consisted of third-year students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Sulaimani, for the academic year 2024-2025, totaling 91 students (male and female) divided into three classes. The researcher randomly selected a sample from two classes (A and C), totaling 59 students (48 male and 9 female). All 9 female students were excluded from classes A and C. From the remaining 48 students, 26 were selected. The other students were excluded due to their advanced skill level and their participation in club programs. The sample size was 54.16% of the population. The researcher used appropriate tests, including pre-tests, a main trial, and a post-test. The data were analyzed using suitable statistical methods. The results for the reflective group showed significant differences between the pre-test and post-test in all skills (passing, dribbling, and catching), indicating the effectiveness of the learning stations strategy in improving performance. Similarly, the impulsive group showed significant improvement in the same skills between the two tests, further supporting the strategy's effectiveness in developing fundamental football skills.