The role of game sports in the development of motor skills and coordination in preschoolers
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The article examines the role of game sports in the development of motor skills and coordination in preschoolers. Based on the analysis of literature from highly rated journals over the past 5 years, key trends in the study of this issue have been identified, and discrepancies in terminology have been systematized. The unresolved issues are identified and the relevance of this study is substantiated, aimed at identifying the specific contribution of sports games to the motor development of children aged 3-7 years. Using a quasi-experimental plan, a formative experiment was conducted on a sample of 60 preschoolers. A program of sports and gaming activities has been developed and tested, aimed at the targeted development of basic motor skills. The measurements were carried out using validated KTK and M-ABC-2 scales. Statistically significant differences (p<0.001) were obtained between the control and experimental groups in terms of dynamic and static coordination, agility, balance, and general motor competence. The magnitude of the effect in terms of Cohen's d ranged from 0.73 to 1.26, which corresponds to a strong level. The results confirm the high efficiency of the targeted use of game sports to accelerate the motor development of preschoolers. Prospects for optimizing physical education programs based on the data obtained are outlined.
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