The effectiveness of the peer-orientation strategy by combining young and mentally challenged swimmers (autism class) at the technical performance learning level of the front crawl swim.
Introduction: Multiple studies and research have proven the effectiveness and efficiency of peer education in enhancing and addressing learning disabilities in general, as well as in learning social skills or in personality traits. Many studies have indicated encouraging results when using this method to improve academic skills of learners. Educators, teachers and researchers are enthusiastic about this method as a method that supports active and effective education, Research Objective: The aim of the research is to identify the effectiveness of the peer guidance strategy by integrating the young and mentally disabled adolescents (the autism class), in the performance of technical skills in the front crawl swimming. Research Methodology The researcher used the experimental approach using the design of the single experimental group, Study sample: The sample was selected from the Rakotis Center in Al-Ajmi area in Alexandria Governorate. The primary sample of the study consisted of (5) young swimmers aged 9-11 years and (5) individuals with mental disability. The lifespan of the study sample ranged between 9-12 years, Of the males, the most important results: The proposed program has a positive effect D statistically at the skill level in the front crawling swim in the research sample of the young swimmers and mentally handicapped (9-12) in the technical variables (buoyancy - blows of the two legs - Performance), as well as on the level of psychological compatibility Age of intelligence in the research sample of mentally disabled (9-12) years in psychological variables RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS: The researcher recommends using the proposed program in swimming education for people with special needs using a peer guidance strategy to integrate the disabled and the disabled
