Functional thinking style and its contribution to learn the accuracy of block and smash serve in volleyball among university students

Authors

  • Ayad Ali Hussein Saeed Student Activities Division, College of Administration and Economics, University of Baghdad, Iraq
  • Haider Abdul Amir Habib Baghdad Directorate of Education Al-Karkh, Iraq
  • Esraa Fouad Saleh College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Girls, University of Baghdad, Iraq
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.556241
Keywords: Functional thinking, motor learning, volleyball

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze functional thinking style and its contribution to learn the accuracy of block and smash serve in volleyball among university students. The sample was composed of 120 students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences of the University of Baghdad (academic year 2021/2022). The statistical analyses were carried out with the statistical software SPSS and correlation analyses were conducted. It was found that functional thinking style significantly contributed to learn the accuracy of block and smash serve in volleyball among university students. Therefore, it is necessary to intensify efforts to increase the level of functional thinking among university students, by adopting academic sports experiences in the field of skill learning.

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Published
04-02-2023
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Hussein Saeed, A. A. ., Amir Habib, H. A. ., & Saleh, E. F. . (2023). Functional thinking style and its contribution to learn the accuracy of block and smash serve in volleyball among university students. SPORT TK-EuroAmerican Journal of Sport Sciences, 12, 1. https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.556241
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