The importance of physical activity for the development of motor skills of younger school age children

Physical activity plays an important role in the motor and psychological development in a pediatric population. The maturation of human motor skills is gradual over the time. It depends on several factors, including but not limited to: individual differences, health condition, quality of neuromuscul...

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Autores principales: Bukvić Zorana, Ćirović Dragana, Nikolić Dejan
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:28079115f4ed496cbb870ed7820eac362021-12-05T21:26:44ZThe importance of physical activity for the development of motor skills of younger school age children0369-15272466-552510.5937/mp72-31878https://doaj.org/article/28079115f4ed496cbb870ed7820eac362021-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0369-1527/2021/0369-15272102034B.pdfhttps://doaj.org/toc/0369-1527https://doaj.org/toc/2466-5525Physical activity plays an important role in the motor and psychological development in a pediatric population. The maturation of human motor skills is gradual over the time. It depends on several factors, including but not limited to: individual differences, health condition, quality of neuromuscular structures and stimulating factors. Research included in this review shows that different types of physical activity, including aerobic training, strength training, dance, yoga, and walking programs, improve mood and mental health. Aerobic physical activity has the greatest effect on reducing the symptoms of anxiety and stress. Habits related to the physical activity, acquired in childhood, can be maintained in adulthood, which contributes to the better health and quality of life. Extensive literature indicates that regular physical activity encourages growth and development and has multiple benefits for the mental, physical, cognitive and psychosocial health of children. Children capacities for exercise change in accordance within defined developmental periods. Young children are active at short intervals and their capacity for continuous activity increases as they grow and mature. The health benefits of sporadic exercise at a younger age are not well established, stressing the short-term benefits of physical activity for some aspects of cognitive and mental health, indicating that maximum benefit can be achieved by frequent bouts of exercise during the day.Bukvić ZoranaĆirović DraganaNikolić DejanUniversity of Belgrade, Medical Facultyarticlephysical activitychildrenyounger school agemotor skillschildren's developmentMedicineRENSRMedicinski Podmladak, Vol 72, Iss 2, Pp 34-39 (2021)
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topic physical activity
children
younger school age
motor skills
children's development
Medicine
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spellingShingle physical activity
children
younger school age
motor skills
children's development
Medicine
R
Bukvić Zorana
Ćirović Dragana
Nikolić Dejan
The importance of physical activity for the development of motor skills of younger school age children
description Physical activity plays an important role in the motor and psychological development in a pediatric population. The maturation of human motor skills is gradual over the time. It depends on several factors, including but not limited to: individual differences, health condition, quality of neuromuscular structures and stimulating factors. Research included in this review shows that different types of physical activity, including aerobic training, strength training, dance, yoga, and walking programs, improve mood and mental health. Aerobic physical activity has the greatest effect on reducing the symptoms of anxiety and stress. Habits related to the physical activity, acquired in childhood, can be maintained in adulthood, which contributes to the better health and quality of life. Extensive literature indicates that regular physical activity encourages growth and development and has multiple benefits for the mental, physical, cognitive and psychosocial health of children. Children capacities for exercise change in accordance within defined developmental periods. Young children are active at short intervals and their capacity for continuous activity increases as they grow and mature. The health benefits of sporadic exercise at a younger age are not well established, stressing the short-term benefits of physical activity for some aspects of cognitive and mental health, indicating that maximum benefit can be achieved by frequent bouts of exercise during the day.
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