MOTOR COORDINATION AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ACCURACY OF PERFORMING SELECTED FLOOR GYMNASTICS SKILLS AMONG BEGINNERS

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between motor coordination and selected floor exercise skills in artistic gymnastics, namely the forward roll, handstand, and cartwheel, among fifth-grade pupils during the 2025–2026 academic year. To achieve this aim, the study was conducted on a sample of 20 pupils. The sample was tested for homogeneity in the relevant variables of age, weight, height, and the selected motor skills. The pilot and main experiments were conducted on the playground of Al-Mutanabbi Primary School in the presence of the assisting staff. After the data had been collected, they were organized and tabulated for statistical analysis. The findings revealed positive correlations between motor coordination and the three motor skills examined: the forward roll, handstand, and cartwheel. The researcher therefore concluded that a good level of motor coordination is associated with better skill performance during practical execution. The researcher proposed several recommendations. Most notably, future studies should examine other cognitive variables and investigate their association with proficient performance. Further research should also address motor coordination in other individual sports, including swimming and individual combat sports.