The effect of a training curriculum on muscle strength, achievement and enhancing self-confidence among disabled weightlifters

Abstract

The study aimed to prepare a training curriculum proposed by the researcher, and to identify its effect on developing muscle strength (relative strength, strength characterized by speed, and strength endurance), achievement, and enhancing self-confidence among disabled weightlifters. The researcher used the experimental method in the style of the control and experimental groups with pre- and post-tests. The research community included disabled weightlifters in (10) committees and clubs in Iraq for the year (2023), as the research sample amounted to (23) weightlifters for each group representing (79%) of the original community, and he applied the training curriculum to the experimental group for a period of (6) weeks, each week (3) training units, as the total number of training curriculum units amounted to (18) training units, and the researcher used a self-confidence scale questionnaire consisting of (13) statements. It was distributed to the research sample before and after implementing the training curriculum, and the researcher came out with several results. In light of these results, he concluded the effectiveness of the proposed training curriculum in developing muscle strength in a quick and effective manner, and it has an advantage over the traditional curriculum of the trainer, and that the more the weightlifters develop their level of achievement and muscle strength, this leads to enhancing their self-confidence. In light of these conclusions, he recommended several recommendations, including: applying the proposed training curriculum to different age groups, as it has a positive impact on developing muscle strength and enhancing self-confidence, especially at the beginning of the special preparation period, as well as paying attention to the psychological aspect of the lifters and trying to overcome their problems and trying to find solutions for them.