Impact of Wearable Technology on Enhancing Backhand Stroke Performance in Tennis among Physical Education and Sports Science Students at the University of Baghdad

Ali Abdulsalam Waheeb

doi:10.37359/JOPE.V37(4)2025.2371

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Impact of Wearable Technology on Enhancing Backhand Stroke Performance in Tennis among Physical Education and Sports Science Students at the University of Baghdad

Authors:

Ali Abdulsalam Waheeb

Publisher:

College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Baghdad

Journal:

Journal of Physical Education Vol.37 Issue 4, pp.1232-1244

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001538319

pISSN:

2707-5729

DOI:

10.37359/JOPE.V37(4)2025.2371

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Abstract:

 This research aimed to investigate the impact of Using wearable technology for improving backhand stroke among students of Physical Education and Sports Science, in University of Baghdad. It aimed at assessing better performance with respect to stroke accuracy, feeling and reduction of vibrations, as well as being capable to provide real-time feedback on the student's quality of movement with wearable sensors. An experiment designed conducted with the sample 24 novice students (12 experimental, 12 control) during intervention period of 8 weeks. The experimental group received real-time biomechanical feedback using wearable sensors, whereas the control group underwent conventional training. Accuracy, speed and vibration were evaluated by pre- and post-testing of a standard backhand stroke protocol. Data were statistically examined through SPSS and outcomes were compared by t-tests and ANOVA. Results: The experimental group had significantly better results in backhand accuracy, speed and vibration reduction compared to the control group (p < 0.05). ANOVA revealed significant interaction effects, a difference that only wearable technology is able to make. Conclusions Wearable technology significantly improves performance of the backhand stroke, minimizes the risk of injury, and enables effective skill acquisition. Its inclusion in the sports education curriculum is recommended to improve training results where resources are limited.

Article Details

Impact of Wearable Technology on Enhancing Backhand Stroke Performance in Tennis among Physical Education and Sports Science Students at the University of Baghdad

Authors:

Ali Abdulsalam Waheeb

Publisher:

College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Baghdad

Journal:

Journal of Physical Education Vol.37 Issue 4, pp.1232-1244

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001538319

pISSN:

2707-5729

DOI:

10.37359/JOPE.V37(4)2025.2371

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Article Details

Impact of Wearable Technology on Enhancing Backhand Stroke Performance in Tennis among Physical Education and Sports Science Students at the University of Baghdad

Authors: Ali Abdulsalam Waheeb

Publisher: College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Baghdad

Journal: Journal of Physical Education Vol.37 Issue 4, pp.1232-1244

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001538319

pISSN: 2707-5729

DOI: 10.37359/JOPE.V37(4)2025.2371

Wearable Electronic Devices

Tennis

Motor Skills

Feedback

Issues

Authors:

Ali Abdulsalam Waheeb

Publisher:

College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Baghdad

Journal:

Journal of Physical Education Vol.37 Issue 4, pp.1232-1244

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001538319

pISSN:

2707-5729

DOI:

10.37359/JOPE.V37(4)2025.2371