The effect of functional training using Pilates bars on the special physical and skill requirements of the crossbar of different heights.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Artistic Gymnastics and Rhythmic Exercises Training - Faculty of Physical Education for Girls - Helwan University.

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The current research aims to develop a program for functional training using Pilates bars on the special physical and skill requirements of the cross-bar apparatus of different heights for fourth-year female students majoring in (artistic gymnastics) to identify its effect on: -
1- Special physical requirements (performance endurance - muscular ability - flexibility - dynamic balance)The researcher used the experimental method by designing pre- and post-measurements for one experimental group, due to its suitability to the nature of the research and to achieve its goals and hypotheses. Fourth year female students majoring in (artistic gymnastics) from the Faculty of Physical Education for Girls in Gezira - Helwan University for the academic year (2023/2024). The research sample was selected in a deliberate, random way from among the fourth year female students majoring in (artistic gymnastics), numbering (104) students, and a sample was selected. It consists of (35) female students from the research community, representing (36%).

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