Predicting the technical performance level of the vaulting skill on the vaulting apparatus in gymnastics, based on the explosive power of the arms and legs, among students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences

Physical tests and fitness components—particularly the extraordinary power of limbs—are fundamental factors in achieving high athletic performance, as they play a direct role in the successful technical execution of gymnastics skills, especially the vault over the apparatus. Given the noticeable weakness in the technical level of this skill among some students, and examination of the relationship between explosive strength and technical performance is required. The study sought to identify the contribution rate of explosive arm and leg strength to the measured technical performance level of the straddle vault among second-year students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, and to predict the level of technical performance based on these variables. A descriptive correlational survey method was employed. The sample consisted of 60 students from Salahaddin University. Explosive strength tests and technical performance evaluation were used, and SPSS was used to analyze the data, revealing a significant contribution of explosive strength to technical performance, enabling the development of accurate predictive equations. In light of this, the researcher recommends focusing on the development of explosive power within educational and training programs..