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Cognitively Enriched Physical Activity May Foster Motor Competence and Executive Function as Early as Preschool Age: A Pilot Trial
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Biino, Valentina; Tinagli, Valeria; Borioni, Federica; Pesce, Caterina – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2023
Background: The relation between physical activity (PA), motor skills and cognitive function in children is receiving considerable attention. To transition scientific evidence into pedagogical practice, however, we need to further our understanding of which qualitative PA characteristics are best suited to stimulate motor skills and executive…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Psychomotor Skills, Motor Development
Outcomes of Utilizing Early Intervention Services on the Motor Development of Children with Undefined Developmental Delay
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Lin, Ling-Yi; Cherng, Rong-Ju – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2019
The study aimed to investigate the utilization rates and outcomes of early intervention services on motor development of children with undefined developmental delay, and examine the potential factors associated with children's motor development. A two time period comparison of 129 children with undefined developmental delays was conducted using…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Developmental Delays, Occupational Therapy, Outcomes of Treatment
The Influence of a Gesture-Based Learning Approach on Preschoolers' Learning Performance, Motor Skills, and Motion Behaviors
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Hsiao, Hsien-sheng; Chen, Jyun-chen; Lin, Chien-Yu; Chen, Wen-Nong – Interactive Learning Environments, 2018
This study developed a gesture-based learning approach to build a virtual interactive learning environment for preschoolers by combining a gesture-based computing device and a game-based learning model. Using sequential analysis, this study investigated how this approach influenced children's learning performance, motor skills, and motion…
Descriptors: Nonverbal Communication, Preschool Children, Kindergarten, Psychomotor Skills