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Connection between Social Relationships and Basic Motor Competencies in Early Childhood
Christian Herrmann1, Kathrin Bretz1, Jürgen Kühnis2
1Research Group Exercise and Sport, Zurich University of Teacher Education, 8090 Zurich, Switzerland.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 22, 2021
Summary
Preschoolers
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Pediatric Health
Background:
- Preschool education fosters social skills like cooperation and communication.
- Basic motor competencies (MOBAK) are crucial for cultural participation in sports and movement.
- Understanding the link between social and motor development is key for holistic child well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between social relationships and basic motor competencies in preschool children.
- To analyze this connection from both developmental and health perspectives.
Main Methods:
- Assessed motor competencies (self-movement, object movement) in 548 preschool children.
- Collected data on perceived social relationships from teachers and parents.
- Analyzed data considering child age and gender.
Main Results:
- A significant connection was found between social relationships and motor competencies in early childhood.
- This association was more pronounced in boys compared to girls.
- The findings highlight an interplay between physical and mental health in young children.
Conclusions:
- Social relationships and basic motor competencies are interconnected in preschool development.
- This link has implications for promoting physical and mental health, as well as broader skill development.
- Interventions could target both social and motor skills for enhanced child outcomes.
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