The Effect of Physical Exercises with Auditory Stimuli on Motor Response Speed and Improving Certain Aspects of Attention Among School Students

Abstract

The research aimed to identify the effect of physical exercises with sequential auditory stimuli on raising the level of motor response speed among school students aged 9-11 years. The researcher employed the experimental method using a one-group pre-test/post-test design due to its suitability for the nature of the research. The research population was determined as primary school students (ages 9-11) in schools affiliated with the General Directorate of Education of Baghdad Karkh Second, for the academic year (2024-2025).After presenting, analyzing, and discussing the results, the researcher concluded that the use of physical exercises accompanied by sequential auditory stimuli has a positive and effective impact on developing the motor response speed of school students (9-11 years). There is a close relationship between physical training based on reaction and the development of attention aspects (concentration, acuity, stability), as the program led to a noticeable improvement in the mental processes accompanying performance.The researcher recommends the necessity of adopting exercises that rely on variable auditory and visual stimuli within physical education curricula in primary schools, and not merely relying on static, stereotypical exercises.