srjmdSRJMDSRJMD2788-9467https://doi.org/10.47310/srjmd.2026.v06i02.001The Effect of Proposed Training Exercises on Developing Rapid Thinking and Decision-Making Accuracy among First-Class Football RefereesMuhannadFahemNughayishAkramAdnanNghayyishSalihFalahAbbasGeneral Directorate of Education in Al-Qadisiyah, IraqSince cognitive talents are crucial for handling different match conditions, this research is significant since it aims to construct a series of training activities to enhance certain cognitive abilities among first-class football referees. One hundred and fifty-five professional football referees made up the study population. Using a lottery system, 20 referees were chosen at random and split into two groups, each consisting of 10 members: the experimental group and the control group. The study's experimental methodology included pre- and post-tests administered to comparable groups. We devised twelve training activities based on recognized scientific concepts and found appropriate exams to quantify the research variables. Subsequently, a pilot study was carried out to assess the tests' and the exercises' applicability. After that, the pre-test was administered, the training program was put into action, and the post-test was administered under settings that were similar to the pre-test. Results showed that people in the study improved significantly in two areas: speed of thought and accuracy of decision-making.