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- Title
MOTOR COMPETENCES OF CHILDREN AT THE AGE OF SIX AS THE BASIS FOR MOTOR EDUCATION ACCOMPLISHMENT WITHIN INTEGRATED EDUCATION.
- Authors
ELŻBIETA, CIEŚLA; MAŁGORZATA, MARKOWSKA; BOŻENA, ZAWADZKA
- Abstract
Purpose. Movement abilities involve human possibilities of efficient, fast and accurate performance of motor activities. They are acquired during individual development as well as in the process of education and activities based on appropriate level of motor abilities and movement experiences. The skills condition precisely determined structure of movement and are visible in the course of a particular activity. Purpose of the research was to determine the level of basic movement skills mastered by children until they reach the age of six who begin and complete education in so called "0" classes preparing them for schooling within randomly selected kindergartens and primary schools in Poland. Methods. The study material is based on the results of research conducted among children attending "0" classes (preparing them for school education) in randomly selected kindergartens and primary schools in Poland. As part of module assessing the level of physical fitness, 33,459 girls and boys (97,8% of all the children) were examined in the first stage of the research; in the second one-34,355 children (97,2% of all the children examined). In the assessment of motor abilities the following skills were evaluated: one-hand/both-hands throw and grasp one-leg/both-legs jump, ball kicks, fast running, as well as general coordination while performing the exercises. Results. There were significant differences between preschool children from cities and villages and from kindergartens and schools. Conclusions. Lowering the school entry age ought to be connected with preparing suitable educational programmes including motor abilities development which satisfy natural needs for movement specific to this age group.
- Subjects
MOTOR ability in children; PHYSICAL fitness for children; PEDIATRIC physiology; PHYSICAL fitness testing for children; MOVEMENT education; MOTOR learning
- Publication
Ovidius University Annals, Series Physical Education & Sport/Science, Movement & Health, 2011, Vol 11, Issue 1, p89
- ISSN
2285-777X
- Publication type
Article