The Effect of Using the Collaborative Learning Method on Learning the Forward Balance Skill on the Floor Exercise in Artistic Gymnastics for Students

Abstract

The importance of this research lies on applying the collaborative learning approach in physical education classes, specifically in artistic gymnastics, as it—like other activities—aims to explore the impact of this method and the degree of acquiring the forward balance skill in gymnastics within the sports lesson. To address the research problem, the study focuses on implementing the collaborative learning method with students. It is worth noting that when applying the steps of this method, the student will be subjected to individual tests, which are at the core of the research problem. The study aimed to identify the effect of using the collaborative learning approach in teaching the forward balance skill in artistic gymnastics to students. The research hypothesized that there are statistically significant differences in the pre- and post-tests between the two groups in students' learning of the forward balance skill in artistic gymnastics. The study included a human sample consisting of (20) students from Al-Wisal School. The research methodology and field procedures were outlined, where the researcher used the experimental approach with a single group and post-tests, as it was deemed most suitable for the research problem. The results were analyzed and discussed through statistical tables. Based on the findings, the study concluded that there was an improvement in performance for some artistic gymnastics’ skills among the research sample members.