The Effect of Developing Core Muscles Using Tabata Exercises on the Skill Level of Front Somersault Performance on the Vaulting Table among Students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Palestine Technical University.

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of developing core muscles using Tabata exercises on the skill level of front somersault performance on the vaulting table among students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Palestine Technical University. The researcher employed an experimental approach by administering both pre- and post-tests to two groups: the experimental group and the control group, comprising a total of 30 male students selected intentionally.  Physical fitness tests were used as a data collection tool. The study results revealed statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-tests in favor of the post-test means for all physical variables under investigation within the experimental group. Similarly, statistically significant differences were also found in the control group between the pre- and post-tests in favor of the post-test means. Furthermore, the results indicated statistically significant differences between the post-test means of the experimental and control groups in all physical variables studied, favoring the experimental group. The researcher recommends conducting future studies on the effect of Tabata training on other gymnastics skills or different sports, in order to generalize the findings of this study and expand the application of this training method within sports and educational institutions.