A Comparative Study of Performance Efficiency among Wushu Referees According to Their Specializations and Classifications

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1 Faculty of sports sciences

2 Helwan university

3 Faculty of physical education for girls

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This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of performance efficiency among Wushu (Kung Fu) referees based on their specialization and classification. The researcher employed the descriptive comparative method due to its suitability for the nature of the study and its objectives. The research population consisted of 270 Wushu referees across the Arab Republic of Egypt, aged between 25 and 60 years, and categorized into five levels: third-degree, second-degree, first-degree, elite first-degree, and international referees. A random sample of 100 referees was selected from Greater Cairo governorates (Cairo, Giza, and Qalyubia).

The researcher applied a performance efficiency scale for Wushu referees (developed by the researcher), comprising four main dimensions: professional behavior (9 items), ethical behavior (6 items), accuracy in performance, analysis, and decision-making (7 items), and mastery of rules and regulations (10 items), totaling 32 items.

The results revealed no statistically significant differences in performance efficiency across different referee specializations (chief judge, ring referee, side judges, all of the above, jury committee) in any of the scale’s dimensions. However, there were statistically significant differences in the total performance efficiency score based on referee classification. International and second-degree referees scored significantly higher than elite and third-degree referees, while no significant differences were found between first-degree and third-degree referees.

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The Scientific Journal of Sport Science & Arts

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Available Online from 24 May 2025

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