Effects of Learning by Video Modeling on Gymnastic Performances among Tunisian Students in the Second Year of Secondary Level

The purpose of this work was to analyze the effects of learning through video modeling combined of sessions of physical education on gymnastic performance among Tunisian students in the second year of secondary level. Our study was conducted on a sample of 103 subjects (16,95 0,9 years) divided into two independent groups (experimental and control). The experimental group was subjected to a cycle of video modeling with explanations and verbal representations of gymnastic skills combined with sessions of physical education gymnastics, while the second group was practiced gymnastics with the usual conditions in the physical education sessions. Measures of performances were taken before and after the experiment. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of learning by video modeling procedures for the acquisition and improvement of gymnastic skills for students. In addition, the progression of gymnastic performance of girls is more important than boys after receiving the learning by video modeling.