The speed of motor reaction and its relationship to the starting stage of the 200-meter running event for female students

الملخص

The 200-meter sprint is one of the short sprint events that rely heavily on special physical abilities, especially in the starting and starting stages, as this stage is considered one of the most important stages affecting the overall performance of the race, due to its direct impact on the final time of the student. A critical factor in the success of initiation is the speed of the motor reaction, which reflects the efficiency of the neuromuscular system in responding quickly to stimuli.

Based on the importance of this variable, the research aimed to study the relationship between motor reaction speed and the start time in the female 200-meter event, in order to determine the extent to which the response speed affects the improvement of the start of the runners, which contributes to the development of competitive performance and results in short races.

The researcher used the descriptive method in the method of relational relations, as it is the most suitable to achieve the objectives of the study. The research sample consisted of (30) female students of the first stage at the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences – Baghdad University for Girls for the academic year (2024-2025), and they were selected by simple random method.

The research concluded that motor reaction speed is one of the important indicators that affect the quality of performance in the starting stage, and therefore it is one of the determining factors for success in the 200-meter race. Accordingly, the researcher recommends the need to focus on training to improve reaction speed within the training curriculum for female students, especially in short sprint events, in addition to integrating modern technical tests in performance analysis and making the most of individual abilities.