Naslov
ANALYSIS OF THE PSYCHOSENSORY STATUS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN BY USING TESTS OF THE NTC SYSTEM OF LEARNING

Autori
Vrdoljak, Dario ; Milić, Mirjana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
9th International Scientific Conference on Kinesiology / Šalaj, Sanja ; Škegro, Dario - Opatija, 2021, 649-650

ISBN
978-953-317-065-7

Skup
9th International Scientific Conference on Kinesiology, Satellite Symposium: Social Aspects of Sport in Southeastern Europe: Never-ending Transitions

Mjesto i datum
Opatija, Hrvatska, 15.09.2021. - 19.09.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
early stimulation, psychophysical development, synapses, boys and girls, differences

Sažetak
Introduction: The most important period for brain development and development of cognitive skills is up to the age of twelve, but the first few years of life are especially important. Some studies (Diamond et al., 2006) have shown that cognitive skills depend on the number of synapses, which are mostly formed by the age of five (50%), seven (75%), and twelve (95%). Children carry a great potential for the development of the neural network, but the environment and early stimulation are crucial factors. Early physical activity has a positive effect on intellectual, motor, and health development of a child. One of the indicators of children’s current health status is the percentage of obese children and adolescents, which, according to the World Health Organization, has increased from 4% in 1975 to 18% in 2016 (WHO, 2016). Without play and early physical activity, children can develop serious problems in their development. This study was conducted on children, with the aim of analyzing fine motor skills through several easy tests. The importance of this study is in its results, which should serve as an incentive for people in a child’s environment to influence and strive to improve the anthropological characteristics of children. The aim of the study was to determine the psychosensory status of preschool children by using tests of the NTC system of learning. Methods: The study was conducted on a total sample of participants (N=50) which included 29 girls and 21 boys attending 4 preschools in Kaštela, divided into two age groups: 4-5 years (N=25) and 5-6 years (N=25). For this purpose, a measuring instrument for monitoring the conditions and elements of psychophysical development of children was applied (Nikola Tesla Center-system of learning ; Rajović, 2009). Results: The results of the study showed poor motor skills in preschool children. Of the total sample of participants (N=50), 14% of participants succeeded in performing the test of lifting the index finger and the ring finger (2nd + 4th finger). Furthermore, in the tying shoelaces test, the relative value of successfully performed tests was 24%. In the psychosensory test of catching a ball, 40% of participants had a below-average result, with 7 or fewer balls caught. Significant differences according to gender and age were found in the psychosensory test of tying shoelaces, with the level of significance at p≤0.05. Conclusion: Future studies should increase the number of participants and include a larger number of psychosensory tests in a longitudinal study of motor skills after applying the NTC system of learning. This study emphasizes the importance of early psychophysical stimulation of children.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kineziologija

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