Physical development in the early years: the impact of a daily movement programme on young children's physical development

Poor physical development in young children has been shown to impact readiness for school, behaviour, social development and academic achievement. This research sought to explore whether a physical intervention programme (Movement for Learning) can improve children's physical development. The M...

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Published in:Education 3-13 2022-04, Vol.50 (3), p.289-303
Main Authors: Preedy, Pat, Duncombe, Rebecca, Gorely, Trish
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Ability
Academic readiness
Child Development
Developmental Stages
Early childhood education
early years education
Foreign Countries
Intervention
Life Style
Movement Education
Physical Activity Level
Physical Development
Physical education
Preschool Children
Preschool Teachers
Program Effectiveness
Psychomotor Skills
School Readiness
Skill Development
Social Development
Student Behavior
Teacher Attitudes
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Summary:Poor physical development in young children has been shown to impact readiness for school, behaviour, social development and academic achievement. This research sought to explore whether a physical intervention programme (Movement for Learning) can improve children's physical development. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children (2nd edition, MABC-2) was used to assess 108 children (aged 4-5) from three schools in the UK at the start and end of the Reception Year (4-5 years). A monitoring and evaluation survey was completed by 37 teachers which highlighted ways in which the programme had impacted children. Univariate ANOVA using change scores showed significant changes in favour of the intervention group who had undertaken the movement programme.
ISSN:0300-4279
1475-7575
DOI:10.1080/03004279.2020.1849345