Comparative analysis of fitness tests using field measurement For first, second, and third grade students Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences

الملخص

This research aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the level of physical fitness elements (muscular strength, endurance, speed, flexibility, agility, balance, and compatibility) among first, second, and third grade female students at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences – Diyala University, using standardized field tests, in order to reveal the extent of physical development related to academic progress and training experience. The objectives of the research were determined to: identify the level of physical fitness elements of female students at each stage, conduct a statistical comparison between the stages, and reveal significant differences between them.

The researcher followed the descriptive method by comparison method, and the research sample reached (132) female students distributed over the three academic stages. A set of scientifically validated field tests has been applied to evaluate the items under study.

The results revealed a significant superiority of female students in most of the elements of physical fitness compared to their female colleagues in the first and second stages, while there were no statistically significant differences among female students in some elements, especially agility, endurance, and compatibility. This disparity is due to the accumulation of training experience and extensive exposure to practical courses at the advanced stages.

The study concluded that it is necessary to prepare specialized and intensive training programs for first-stage students, and to work on integrating modern training such as HIIT and Tabata into the practical curricula, as they have a positive impact on improving endurance and agility. It also recommended enhancing interaction and exchange of experiences between female students at various stages, and conducting extensive future studies to analyze the differences more accurately and in-depth.