The Effect of Using Mental Visualization in Learning Swimming Skills and Improving Focus in the Age Group (9 to 12) years

The Effect of Using Mental Visualization in Learning Swimming Skills and Improving Focus in the Age Group (9 to 12) years

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The study aims to identify the effect of using a mental visualization program in learning some swimming skills (front glide, back glide, hold of breath, freestyle kicking, back kicking, treading water and focus) in the age group (9-12).The researcher used a quasi-experimental method on a sample consisting On-Ear of twenty male and female students chosen intentionally and who had no previous experience in swimming.The students were divided into two equal groups (control and experimental) so that each group consisted of ten students.

The experimental group was exposed to a mental visualization program accompanying a traditional swimming program, while the control group was exposed to a traditional educational program.The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences between the two groups in the dimensional measurement in the basic skills variables in swimming in favor of the experimental group with the exception of front glide skills.In addition, the experimental group made a progress in post-measurement of focus attention test components with no statistically significant differences.

The researcher recommends using imagery to display the essential swimming skills program in the coaching processes.Finally, the method is effective in getting across the means to attaining the required basic Seasonal Easter skills in swimming and improving focus attention for the youth.