The Impact of the Modified International Educational Program Shuttle Time on Learning Selected Badminton Skills for Wheelchair Users

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the impact of the modified international educational program (Shuttle Time) on learning selected badminton skills for wheelchair users. The researcher used experimental approach, which suits to the nature of the study, for one group. The sample consisted of (7) novice players with motor disabilities class (WH 2) from Al-Nahda club for physical Handicap and from Al-Nahda Society for Motor Challenges from the city of Irbid. The players were selected in an intentional manner. The researchers has modified the international educational program (Shuttle Time). The program has been for (12) weeks by (3) training sessions a week and each training session lasted for (90) minutes. To measure the accuracy of the skills: Backhand Short Serve, Forehand Short Serve, Forehand Long Serve, Flick Serve, Clear, And Forehand Drop Shot. The researcher used skill accuracy test which designed by (Mustafa, 2012). The researcher designed skill test to measure the technical performance for the players, after conducting pre and posttests the data were statistically analyzed by Wilcoxon test for comparisons. The results showed positive effect of the modified (Shuttle Time) program in improving the accuracy of some skills (Backhand Short Serve, Clear, and Forehand Drop Shot), as well as a positive effect in improving technical performance for all skills, and the researchers recommended adopting the modified Shuttle Time program in teaching beginners with (WH 2) disability category.