The Relationship between Stroke Length, Stroke Rate, and Performance Level in Freestyle Swimming for First-Year Students at the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Mustansiriyah University
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This study aims to investigate the relationship between stroke length, stroke rate, and performance level in freestyle swimming among first-year students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Al-Mustansiriya University. The researcher employed a descriptive correlational methodology, relying on the measurement of total swimming time and the number of arm strokes for each student, with stroke length and stroke rate calculated using simple mathematical formulas. The study seeks to provide a scientific framework that contributes to the development of training and educational programs in freestyle swimming by offering a deeper understanding of the biomechanical factors influencing performance, thus aiding coaches and students in enhancing motor efficiency and achieving better outcomes at early stages of learning.
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