A Master’s thesis entitled “The Effectiveness of the Seven-Learning-Cycle and Electronic Mind-Map Strategies in Acquiring Cognitive Achievement in the Rules of Futsal and Developing Decision-Making Ability” was discussed at the College of Basic Education, University of Mosul, on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in the Al-Hadbaa Hall at the College.

The thesis, submitted by Baraa Mohammed Jirjis Ahmed from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Seven-Learning-Cycle Strategy and Electronic Mind-Map Strategy in enhancing students’ cognitive achievement regarding the rules of futsal and developing their decision-making ability among third-year students.

The study reached several significant findings, most notably:

• The effectiveness of the Seven-Learning-Cycle Strategy in enhancing cognitive achievement.
• The effectiveness of the Seven-Learning-Cycle Strategy in developing decision-making ability.
• The effectiveness of the Electronic Mind-Map Strategy in enhancing cognitive achievement.
• The effectiveness of the Electronic Mind-Map Strategy in developing decision-making ability.

The discussion committee was chaired by Asst. Prof. Dr. Fawaz Jasim Hamdoun, with the membership of:

• Asst. Prof. Faiq Younis Al-Sabaawi — Member
• Asst. Prof. Omar Mohammed Sami — Member
• Prof. Dr. Qusay Hazim Mohammed — Member and Supervisor

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