This study aims to identify the effect of the use of independent learning (discovery - individual) on the level of skill performance among students of swimming major - Al-Azhar University The researcher used the experimental method on two groups, one experimental and the other control, due to its relevance to the nature and objectives of this study. Study population The study population was deliberately selected from students of the fourth year at the Faculty of Physical Education, Al-Azhar University for the academic year (2019-2020(. - The study sample The sample was chosen by the deliberate method from the study population and their number was (30) students for the basic experience with a percentage amounting to 33.10% of the total study population, in addition to (16) students to conduct the exploratory study, the scientific transactions of the research, and the sample was divided as follows: - (15) student experimental group. - (15) control group students. - (16) student exploratory group. Sample selection conditions: 1-                  Students have no previous experience in breaststroke swimming. 2-                  Availability of the sample and the ability to teach for all students of the study sample. 3-                  The fourth year students have three years of experience in the college, which helps them learn breaststroke swimming. Moderation of the research sample distribution