Original scientific paper
Do Kinesiologic Activities Change Aberrant Behavior in Preschool Children?
Gustav Bala
Ratko Katić
Željko Krneta
Abstract
An experimental treatment was carried out in a sample of 117 preschool children by applying kinesiologic activities.
The treatment lasting for 60 minutes was applied for a period of 9 months, twice a week. Control group of 139 children
were trained according to the program for preschool institutions. Treatment effects were assessed by 7 motor ability tests,
one intellectual test (Raven’s Colored Progressive Matrices) and 36-item questionnaire for assessing aberrant behavior,
which was filled out by parents. Aberrant behavior reduced significantly when motor abilities improved through systematic
exercise. These findings point to the importance of motor exercise and applying additional kinesiologic activities
with various modalities to reduce aberrant behavior in preschool children.
Keywords
behavioral disorders; motor exercise; preschool age; motor development
Hrčak ID:
75600
URI
Publication date:
30.12.2011.
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