The effect of recreational motor exercises on neuro-motor coordination and 100-meter sprint performance for students

April 2026 , Pages 1748-1757

Authors

L.Samer Salah Abdul Hussein 1 ; L.Dr. Mohamed Osman Saad 2 ; Prof. Dr. Wissam Salah Abdul Hussein 3

1 Ministry of Education / Babil Education Directorate

2 College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / University of Babylon

3 College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / University of Karbala

DOI logo 10.17656/jzsb.12275

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Abstract

Researchers specializing in teaching and sports observed that most third-grade students struggled with the 100-meter sprint technique. This study aimed to identify recreational motor exercises that improve neuro-motor coordination and enhance 100-meter sprint skills. The researchers investigated the impact of these recreational exercises on neuro-motor coordination and 100-meter sprint performance. The experimental design, using a pre-test/post-test system with two groups, was employed. The study population consisted of 40 third-grade students from Al-Mahawil Primary School for Boys during the 2024 academic year. The sample was selected randomly. Key recommendations included focusing on developing motor coordination and 100-meter sprint performance among third-grade students; incorporating recreational exercises and small games to develop motor coordination in conjunction with the development of basic 100-meter sprint skills; and ensuring safety measures and age-appropriate equipment with clear instructions. The instructions and explanation of the exercise were detailed and presented correctly. The use of small, purposeful, and fun recreational games had a direct and significant impact on the children's performance, leading to improved motor skills. Significant differences were found between the pre-test and post-test, favoring the post-test and the experimental group. All the motor exercises under investigation, as well as overall performance, improved, positively affecting all research variables for third-grade students. Recreational exercises had a positive effect on developing neuro-motor coordination and 100-meter sprint performance in both the experimental and control groups of third-grade students. The experimental group demonstrated superior development in neuro-motor coordination and 100-meter sprint performance among third-grade students.

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