Using Augmented Reality to Develop Attention-Focus Performance and Learn Basketball Skills

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the role of using augmented reality in developing the performance of attention concentration and learning basketball skills among students of the College of Physical Education. The study used the quasi-experimental approach, and the study sample consisted of (40) male and female students registered in basketball education courses. They were divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group: a group of (20) male and female students who learned using augmented reality technology, and a group of (20) male and female students who learned using the traditional method. The results showed that there were differences between the pre- and post-measurements using the traditional method on students' learning of basketball skills and attention concentration in favor of the post-measurement. There were also differences between the pre- and post-measurements using augmented reality technology on students' learning of basketball skills and attention concentration in favor of the post-measurement. There were also differences between the post-measurements using augmented reality technology and the traditional method in favor of augmented reality technology. The researchers recommended the necessity of using augmented reality technology in teaching sports skills in general, and basketball skills in particular.