The College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Women at the University of Baghdad held a doctoral thesis examination for (The Effect of Specialized Exercises Using a 9-Digit Mat and Wall on Developing Selected Biokinetic, Functional, and Fundamental Skills for Under-18 Basketball Players), submitted by (Rana Shehab Ahmed).
The examination committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Wasan Hanoun Ali – University of Baghdad (Chair), Prof. Dr. Liqaa Abdullah Ali – Member, Prof. Dr. Ghusoon Natiq Abdul-Hameed – Member, Prof. Dr. Moataz Khalil Ibrahim – Al-Mustansiriyah University (External Member), Asst. Prof. Dr. Intidhar Jumaa Mubarak – Member, Prof. Dr. Suhad Qasim Saeed – Supervisor
The study aimed to design specialized exercises using a 9-digit mat and wall tailored for under-18 basketball players, identify the impact of these exercises on developing selected biokinetic and functional capacities, and assess their effect on improving fundamental basketball skills in youth athletes.
The researcher concluded that the application of exercises using the 9-digit mat and wall significantly enhanced several biokinetic abilities (speed-strength of arms and legs, motor reaction speed, coordination, agility, and dynamic balance), functional indicators (heart rate, lactic acid concentration, and VO₂ max), and fundamental skills (chest pass, defensive footwork, stop-and-pivot technique) in the experimental group of under-18 basketball players.
Based on these findings, the researcher recommended implementing the 9-digit mat and wall exercises in training programs to develop biokinetic, functional, and fundamental skills in youth basketball players. The researcher also emphasized the importance of scientifically structured training plans, especially during the general and specific preparation phases. Further studies focused on designing evidence-based training protocols to assist coaches in enhancing young athletes’ physical, motor, and technical performance, particularly in early developmental stages.
This dissertation contributes to realizing Sustainable Development Goal 4—Quality Education by promoting evidence-based training and educational practices in youth sports development.
The College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Women at the University of Baghdad held a doctoral thesis examination for (The Effect of Specialized Exercises Using a 9-Digit Mat and Wall on Developing Selected Biokinetic, Functional, and Fundamental Skills for Under-18 Basketball Players), submitted by (Rana Shehab Ahmed).
The examination committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Wasan Hanoun Ali – University of Baghdad (Chair), Prof. Dr. Liqaa Abdullah Ali – Member, Prof. Dr. Ghusoon Natiq Abdul-Hameed – Member, Prof. Dr. Moataz Khalil Ibrahim – Al-Mustansiriyah University (External Member), Asst. Prof. Dr. Intidhar Jumaa Mubarak – Member, Prof. Dr. Suhad Qasim Saeed – Supervisor
The study aimed to design specialized exercises using a 9-digit mat and wall tailored for under-18 basketball players, identify the impact of these exercises on developing selected biokinetic and functional capacities, and assess their effect on improving fundamental basketball skills in youth athletes.
The researcher concluded that the application of exercises using the 9-digit mat and wall significantly enhanced several biokinetic abilities (speed-strength of arms and legs, motor reaction speed, coordination, agility, and dynamic balance), functional indicators (heart rate, lactic acid concentration, and VO₂ max), and fundamental skills (chest pass, defensive footwork, stop-and-pivot technique) in the experimental group of under-18 basketball players.
Based on these findings, the researcher recommended implementing the 9-digit mat and wall exercises in training programs to develop biokinetic, functional, and fundamental skills in youth basketball players. The researcher also emphasized the importance of scientifically structured training plans, especially during the general and specific preparation phases. Further studies focused on designing evidence-based training protocols to assist coaches in enhancing young athletes’ physical, motor, and technical performance, particularly in early developmental stages.
This dissertation contributes to realizing Sustainable Development Goal 4—Quality Education by promoting evidence-based training and educational practices in youth sports development.
