Utjecaj tjelesnog vježbanja na razvoj koordinacije i snage kod djece predškolske dobi

master's thesis

• Title (english): The impact of psysical exercise on development of coordination and strength in preschool children
• Author: Anja Lepur
• Mentor: Vatroslav Horvat (mentor)
• Committee member: Marijana Hraski (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Igor Bokor (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Vatroslav Horvat (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Teacher Education; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-19, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Kinesiology; Kinesiological Recreation

Abstract

Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je istražiti utjecaj tjelesnog vježbanja na razvoj koordinacije i snage kod djece predškolske dobi. Tjelesna aktivnost igra ključnu ulogu u zdravom razvoju djece, posebice u predškolskom razdoblju kada se postavljaju temelji za daljnji tjelesni, emocionalni, socijalni i kognitivni razvoj. Istraživanje se temeljilo na analizi motoričkih sposobnosti s posebnim na koordinaciju i snagu, te je provedeno na uzorku 38 djece u dobi od 6 do 7 godina. Uzorak je obuhvatio 38 djece iz dječjeg vrtića "Sunce", podijeljenih u dvije skupine: djecu koja sudjeluju u sportskim aktivnostima (19 djece) i djecu koja ne sudjeluju (19 djece). U svrhu diplomskog rada korišteni su testovi za procjenu koordinacije, kao što su poligon natraške i koraci u stranu, te testovi za procjenu snage, kao što su skok udalj iz mjesta i trbušnjaci u 30 sekundi. Rezultati su pokazali da djeca koja sudjeluju u sportskim aktivnostima postižu značajno bolje rezultate u svim provedenim testovima u usporedbi s djecom koja ne sudjeluju. Također, rezultati su pokazali spolne razlike, pri čemu su dječaci u oba slučaja (bez obzira na sudjelovanje u sportu) pokazali bolje rezultate od djevojčica u testovima koordinacije i snage. Na temelju rezultata ovog istraživanja, kao i prethodnih istraživanja navedenih u radu, može se zaključiti da rano uključivanje djece u tjelesno vježbanje ima pozitivan utjecaj na razvoj motoričkih sposobnosti, što naglašava važnost kontinuirane tjelesne aktivnosti u predškolskoj dobi za optimalan rast i razvoj djeteta.

Abstract (english)

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of physical exercise on the development of coordination and strength in preschool children. Physical activity plays a crucial role in the healthy development of children, especially during the preschool period, which lays the foundation for their future physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. The research focused on analyzing motor skills, with a particular emphasis on coordination and strength, and was conducted on a sample of children aged 6 to 7 years. The sample included 38 children from the "Sunce" kindergarten, divided into two groups: children who participate in sports activities (19 children) and those who do not participate (19 children). For the purpose of this thesis, tests were used to assess coordination, such as the backward obstacle course and side steps, as well as tests to evaluate strength, such as the standing long jump and sit-ups in 30 seconds. The results showed that children who participate in sports activities achieved significantly better results in all the tests compared to children who do not participate. Additionally, the results revealed gender differences, with boys in both groups (regardless of sports participation) outperforming girls in coordination and strength tests. Based on the results of this study, as well as previous research cited in the paper, it can be concluded that early involvement in physical exercise has a positive impact on the development of motor skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous physical activity in preschool age for optimal growth and development of children.

• Keywords: predškolska dob; motoričke sposobnosti
• Keywords (english): preschool age; motor skills
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:147:262744
• Study programme: Title: Graduate University Study of Early and Preschool Education; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra ranog i predškolskog odgoja i obrazovanja (magistar/magistra ranog i predškolskog odgoja i obrazovanja)
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• Created on: 2025-01-09 11:51:41