"The effect of using computer on learning and retaining some ground movements of gymnastics for lower basic students"

This study aims to identify the effect of using computer as an educational method on the level of learning and retaining some ground movements in gymnastics for the lower - age basic students compared to the usual method, the sample consisted of sixth graders, 11 years old, amounting to (28) students chosen by the deliberate method from beginners in gymnastics, they were randomly divided into an experimental and a control garoup with 14 students per group. The study results showed the effectiveness of the regular method and the use of computer as an educational method in learning and retaining the skills of ground movements in gymnastics. However, the use of computers as an instructional medium has shown to have a better positive effect than usual methods. The study recommended the need to use computer as a basic educational means to teach sport skills in various games in general and gymnastics skills in particular, because of its positive impact and numerous benefits in learning and retention of skills, as well as the need to focus on lower - age groups when starting to teach ground skills in gymnastics.