Effects of Physical Education on Preschool Children’s Physical Activity Levels and Motor, Cognitive, and Social Competences
The aim of this review was to systematically summarize the literature about physical education (PE) programs and their effects on preschool children’s physical activity (PA) levels and motor (MC), cognitive (CC), and social (SC) competences. A systematic search of relevant articles was carried out u...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad del País Vasco |
| Repositorio: | Addi. Archivo Digital para la Docencia y la Investigación |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:addi.ehu.eus:10810/77698 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/10810/77698 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | children motricity kindergarten preschool health |
| Sumario: | The aim of this review was to systematically summarize the literature about physical education (PE) programs and their effects on preschool children’s physical activity (PA) levels and motor (MC), cognitive (CC), and social (SC) competences. A systematic search of relevant articles was carried out using four electronic databases up until February 16, 2022. The main findings were that the inclusion of PE in early childhood is a suitable alternative for improving development in three main areas. For MC, specific fundamental motor skill programs are a key opportunity to improve preschool children’s ability. PA levels may be improved considering structured and regular PE programs (2-3 classes/week). Regarding CC, PE classes are effective for improving creativity, attention, and mental abilities, and also, for reducing the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Finally, group-based activities are the most suitable alternative for boosting SC in preschool children with or without motor disabilities. Improving these competences and PA levels in preschool is necessary for the children’s health and holistic development, and the educators’ daily decisions have key importance. |
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