Development of Gross Motor Skills in Kindergarten Children Through Throwing and Catching Balls in Movement Activities

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https://doi.org/10.54937/ssf.2025.24.3.112-119

Autor/ Author: Monika Homolová

In: Studia Scientifica Facultatis Paedagogicae Universitas Catholica Ružomberok

ISSN: 1336-2232

Ročník/ Volume: XXIV.

Číslo/ Issue: 3

Strany/ Page Range: 112-119

Rok vydania/ Publication Year: 2025

Jazyk/ Language: Slovak

Vydavateľ/ Publisher: VERBUM – vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku

Abstrakt/ Abstract: This paper presents the results of research that investigated the relationship of regular inclusion of throwing and catching balls in classroom movement activities with children's gross motor development. The research, conducted by questionnaire survey on a sample of 302 respondents, showed a statistically significant relationship between these variables. Respondents who regularly incorporate throwing and catching balls into activities perceive these activities as a more effective way to develop gross motor skills compared to those who do not practice them. Regular involvement in these activities leads to improved motor control and confidence in movement, which is crucial for children's overall physical development and active participation in other physical activities.

Kľúčové slová/ Keywords: Physical activity. Throwing and catching. Ball games. Motor skills. Coordination. Preschool age.

Citácia/ How to cite:

HOMOLOVÁ, Monika, 2025. Rozvoj hrubej motoriky detí v materskej škole prostredníctvom hádzania a chytania lôpt v rámci pohybových aktivít. Studia Scientifica Facultatis Paedagogicae Universitas Catholica Ružomberok. Online. Roč. XXIV., č. 3, s. 112-119. ISSN 1336-2232. Dostupné na: https://doi.org/10.54937/ssf.2025.24.3.112-119

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