The Effect of a Training Program Using Speed-Specific Strength Exercises on Sensory-Motor Perception in Learning Stroke Forehand Smash in Badminton Material for Students of the Hashemite University

Purpose: This study aims at identifying the effect of a training program using speed-specific strength exercises on sensory-motor perception in learning stroke forehand smash in badminton material for students of the Hashemite University. Methodology: Using experimental design, 40-badminton course students consisted the sample of this study, as they were chosen intentionally, and were divided into two equal groups (control, experimental). The instruments used to measure sensory-motor perception were; dynamometer, stopwatch, ruler, tape measure, and blindfold, as well as, badminton rackets, shuttlecock, rubber cord, extra pillars badminton “213 cm high”, and stripy court for testing to measure skill performance. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 (SPSS, Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Findings: The results showed that there was a lack of a positive effect of the traditional program on improving sensory-motor perception and learning stroke forehand smash skills of both types of badminton skills in tests: ruler, grip strength, and jump 60. Meanwhile, there was a positive impact of the traditional program on improving sensory-motor perception and learning stroke forehand smash skills, of both types of badminton skills in tests: watch, stroke forehand smash, and stroke forehand smash with a jump, and a positive impact of the experimental program on improving sensory-motor perception and learning forehand smash skills, of both types of badminton in all test skills. Contribution and Recommendation: This research contributes to both types of badminton in all test skills, by making the speed-specific strength exercises as sports training program.