Actitud lúdica en el desarrollo locomotor de los niños de 6 a 10 años

Abstract

Physical activity is fundamental for the cognitive development of each individual, especially during childhood, in this period the child acquires skills that allow him/her to develop in the different environments in which he/she lives. Play is a vital aspect of the child's development; therefore, the playful attitude is fundamental for locomotor development. The playful attitude presents a positive and motivating approach to the child's life, it is characterized by curiosity, creativity and willingness to take risks, it promotes physical development in children, participating in playful games helps develop their gross and fine motor skills. The purpose of the study was to determine the playful attitude for the locomotor development of children aged 6 to 9 years; the research approach was quali-quantitative, also an application of the pre and posttest 3JS was performed, which assesses 7 motor skills, an intervention of games planned for 12 weeks was applied; it is concluded that playful play gives children the opportunity to explore and experience a fun and motivating learning environment, which in our case study has contributed to the development of locomotor skills.