Naslov
Are specific programs a threat to overall motor development of preschool children?

Autori
Šalaj, Sanja ; Krmpotić, Mateja ; Stamenković, Igor

Izvornik
Kinesiologia slovenica (1318-2269) 22 (2016), 1; 47-55

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
motor skills ; in preschool children ; organized programs

Sažetak
Motor knowledge is considered the basis for all complex movements, from daily physical activity to sports. Higher level of motor skills is associated with higher physical activity of children and with many health benefits, especially with a reduced risk of obesity. The aim of this study was to determine the differences in motor skills in preschool children involved in organized exercise programs (multilateral exercise program, soccer program, rhythmic gymnastics program) and children that are not enrolled into organized exercising. The study was conducted on a sample of preschool children (N = 78), average age of 5.30 ± 1.14 years. To assess the level of acquired motor skills "Test of Gross Motor Development - Second Edition - TGMD2" was used. Results showed significant differences in motor skills between untrained children and children who exercise (p <0.05). Furthermore, significant differences were found between children enrolled in different exercise programs (p <0.05). Specifically, children involved in the multilateral exercise program achieved the best results in tests of manipulative motor skills. Physical activity of parents seems to be slightly related to the level of motor skills of children. Based on the results it can be concluded that children enrolled in organized exercising programs achieve better results in the measures of motor development then children that do not exercise additionally. Multilateral organized can be recommended as the best form of exercise for preschool children and shows certain advantages over specific programs of rhythmic gymnastics and soccer.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kineziologija

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