Citation

Bala G, Katić R, Krneta Z. Coll. Antropol. 2011; 35(4): 1007-1015.

Affiliation

University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Novi Sad, Serbia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Croatian Anthropological Society)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22397231

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.

Language: en