The effect of autogenic relaxation exercises on emotional arousal and some kinematic variables in the 110m hurdles race
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The aim of the research was to know the difference in the degrees of arousal and the values of some kinematic variables for the 110-meter hurdles race, in the results of the two post-tests for the two groups. The researchers used the experimental method using the equivalent group's method to suit the problem of our research as a means to reach the goal and purpose to verify the hypotheses. The research sample was a group of young runners in the 110-meter hurdles race in Maysan for the year 2024 AD. The researchers concluded that self-relaxation exercises had an effect on the values of the emotional arousal results in the post-tests. Accordingly, the researchers recommended that coaches use self-relaxation exercises during the psychological preparation period
2- The necessity of paying attention to the psychological preparation of 110-meter hurdles runners and developing the use of their skills.
3- Qualifying trainers and enabling them to use some psychological methods that help reduce some psychological pressures
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