The Effect of a Challenge-Based Training Program Using Electronic Messaging Applications on the Development of Some Muscular Abilities of Students of the Department of Physical Education

Abstract

The research aims to study the effect of a challenge-based training program using electronic messaging applications on the development of some muscular abilities (arms, abdomen, legs) among first-stage students in the Department of Physical Education/Faculty of Education – Shaqlawa at Salah Al-Din University. The researchers adopted the experimental method by designing two equal groups (experimental and control) with (24) students randomly selected from a population of (28) students. The experimental group underwent a 30-day training program through the (Telegram) application based on the principle  of challenge and group competition with direct follow-up from the teacher, while the control group performed the same exercises individually without an electronic challenge. Basic exercises included (push-ups, abdominal exercises, and back squats), and pre and post tests were used to measure the improvement in muscular abilities. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences in favor of the post-tests in both groups, with a clear superiority for the experimental group, which indicates that the use of the challenge through electronic messaging applications enhances commitment and motivation and achieves better results in developing muscular abilities compared to the traditional method. The study concluded that the integration of modern technology in physical training represents an effective method to motivate students and raise their fitness level, and recommended the need to adopt challenge-based e-training programs in physical education colleges and departments.