The Effect of Specialized Exercises on Improving Launch Variables and Performance in Javelin Throw for National Team Athletes in the CB33 Category

Abstract

The importance of this research lies in highlighting the development of athletic performance among national javelin throw team athletes in the CB33 category, a category that requires training programs specifically designed to meet their physical and technical needs. The study aims to provide scientific solutions based on specialized exercises to improve launch variables and performance, two key factors in enhancing efficiency and achieving optimal results in competitions, Furthermore, research focusing on the performance development of athletes with special needs is limited. This study seeks to design specialized exercises for the research sample and investigate the impact of these exercises on improving launch variables and performance for national javelin throw team athletes in the CB33 category, The researcher adopted the experimental approach using a one-group pre-test and post-test design, as it is suitable for addressing the research problem. The research sample was purposefully selected and consisted of three athletes from the national javelin throw team of the Paralympic Committee, classified under CB33, Fieldwork involved conducting experiments, video recording, and extracting variables such as (launch angle, direction angle, attack angle, and launch velocity). The training program commenced on Saturday, September 5, 2024, and concluded on Monday, November 4, 2024. The training sessions were conducted at 3:00 PM and were included as part of the main section of the training units. The training duration ranged from 35 to 40 minutes, with three training sessions per week over eight weeks, Results and Recommendations, Based on the results obtained, the study demonstrated that the training program based on specialized exercises had a significant positive impact on improving launch variables (launch velocity, throwing angles) and performance among CB33 category national team athletes. The results indicated that precisely designed exercises contributed to developing technical aspects, such as the optimal launch angle and proper movement timing, which positively reflected on overall performance quality, The researcher recommends developing and implementing training programs that focus on enhancing launch variables and performance while considering the physical and psychological characteristics of the CB33 category to meet their athletic needs effectively