Vol. 8, Issue 1, Part B (2026)

Relevance: This study is relevant to the emergence of pre-exertion neural stimulation training as a contemporary method for optimizing neural activation, prior to engaging in activities designed to enhance an individual's performance. This is so using short-term, high-intensity kinetic stimuli / resistances / contractions which serve to greater efficiency of neural signaling, more motor muscles activation and faster transmission of nerve signals in working muscles. As an answer to the research problem: field observations and scientific diagnosis of long jump competitions, as well as a review of results of very many athletes whose physical & field data we collected prove that many competitors have good run-up speed. Yet, this advantage is not always recognizable in the final jump distance which can be explained by poor momentum transfer at the takeoff and a significant reduction in horizontal speed at the takeoff board. This is mainly due to readiness for neural and neuromuscu- lar insufficiency coordination, and failure to use the speed acquired in the run-up to cre- ate effective take-off force at appropriate instants. Moreover, most existing training paradigms are only aimed at general biomechanical qualities and ignore specific pre-activation neural stimulation for its potential value in motor performance quality enhancement. Therefore, the research problem is formulated as follows: What is the effect of pre-emotional stimulation (PAPE) training on approach velocity, momentum transfer and performance efficiency in long jump?

The objective was to determine the influence of PAPE training on approach velocity, kinetic and kinematic variables at take-off and long jump performance in youth. Hypothesis The researcher hypothesized that PAPE training has an impact on approach speed, momentum transfer and long jump performance in young athletes.

The study sample: included eight young long jumpers (age 17-19) that were members of athletic clubs in Najaf Governorate and enrolled with the Iraqi Athletics Federation for sport season 2025-2026. These players played for two teams: Najaf Club, and Al-Tadhamun Club. They were randomly assigned to two groups of control and experimental.

The study population was selected by lot. The investigator concluded that pre-testing neural stimulation activities had a major positive effect on developing takeoff velocity among long-jumpers by increasing the preparedness of the nervous system and efficiency in recruiting rapid motor units.

Recommendations are: to implement pre-test neural activation exercises in long jumpers, particularly prior the technical performance.