The College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Girls, University of Baghdad, witnessed the discussion of the doctoral dissertation titled (The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Exercises on Some Functional Variables, Strength Endurance, and Performance Speed Among Foil Fencers Under 19 Years), by the researcher (Rasha Jamil Wannas). The defense committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Hassan Abdul-Karim as an External Chair from Mustansiriya University, Prof. Dr. Ishraq Ghalib Oudah as Supervisor, Prof. Dr. Luay Sami Rifaat as an External Member from the University of Baghdad, Prof. Dr. Nour Hatem Redha as Member, Prof. Dr. Abeer Dakhil Hatem as Member, and Prof. Dr. Nada Mohammed Amin as Member.
The study aimed to prepare high-intensity interval exercises for foil fencers (fencing) under 19 years, and to identify the level of some functional variables, strength endurance, and performance speed among them, as well as to reveal the extent of the effect of these high-intensity interval exercises on developing those specific functional and physical variables for the players of the Iraqi youth national foil fencing team.
The results showed the effective positive impact of the high-intensity interval exercises on developing the physical and functional performance of the foil fencers (under 19 years) of the experimental group compared to the control group; it brought about a significant improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness and respiratory system efficiency through the development of indicators ($VO_2max, HR, VCO_2, VE, RF$). Furthermore, it achieved a noticeable improvement in strength endurance and performance speed for the arms and legs, as well as physical speed, which confirms the success of these exercises as an essential, short-term training strategy to elevate sports performance efficiency and compete at a high level.
The study recommends the necessity of including high-intensity interval exercises in the periodic training programs for foil fencers (under 19 years) while codifying and tailoring them to suit the physical abilities and functional needs of this age group, focusing on developing strength and speed endurance for the arms and legs, as well as adopting high-intensity training to improve oxygen consumption efficiency and carbon dioxide management, with an emphasis on conducting periodic measurements and tests for functional and physical indicators such as ($HR, VO_2max, VCO_2$) to monitor players’ progress and ensure the sustainability of their athletic performance development.
This discussion achieves one of the sustainable development goals represented by the fourth goal, Quality Education.
The College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Girls, University of Baghdad, witnessed the discussion of the doctoral dissertation titled (The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Exercises on Some Functional Variables, Strength Endurance, and Performance Speed Among Foil Fencers Under 19 Years), by the researcher (Rasha Jamil Wannas). The defense committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Hassan Abdul-Karim as an External Chair from Mustansiriya University, Prof. Dr. Ishraq Ghalib Oudah as Supervisor, Prof. Dr. Luay Sami Rifaat as an External Member from the University of Baghdad, Prof. Dr. Nour Hatem Redha as Member, Prof. Dr. Abeer Dakhil Hatem as Member, and Prof. Dr. Nada Mohammed Amin as Member.
The study aimed to prepare high-intensity interval exercises for foil fencers (fencing) under 19 years, and to identify the level of some functional variables, strength endurance, and performance speed among them, as well as to reveal the extent of the effect of these high-intensity interval exercises on developing those specific functional and physical variables for the players of the Iraqi youth national foil fencing team.
The results showed the effective positive impact of the high-intensity interval exercises on developing the physical and functional performance of the foil fencers (under 19 years) of the experimental group compared to the control group; it brought about a significant improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness and respiratory system efficiency through the development of indicators ($VO_2max, HR, VCO_2, VE, RF$). Furthermore, it achieved a noticeable improvement in strength endurance and performance speed for the arms and legs, as well as physical speed, which confirms the success of these exercises as an essential, short-term training strategy to elevate sports performance efficiency and compete at a high level.
The study recommends the necessity of including high-intensity interval exercises in the periodic training programs for foil fencers (under 19 years) while codifying and tailoring them to suit the physical abilities and functional needs of this age group, focusing on developing strength and speed endurance for the arms and legs, as well as adopting high-intensity training to improve oxygen consumption efficiency and carbon dioxide management, with an emphasis on conducting periodic measurements and tests for functional and physical indicators such as ($HR, VO_2max, VCO_2$) to monitor players’ progress and ensure the sustainability of their athletic performance development.
This discussion achieves one of the sustainable development goals represented by the fourth goal, Quality Education.
