DIFFERENCES IN MOTOR SKILS BETWEEN PRESCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS
DIFFERENCES IN MOTOR SKILS BETWEEN PRESCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS
Author(s): Vladan PelemišSubject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: motor skills; preschool children; difference; sexual dimorphism;
Summary/Abstract: The study was conducted on a sample of 50 boys and 44 girls aged 6 and 7 from Novi Sad. Seven motor skills tests were conducted. Multivariate (MANOVA) analysis of variance has revealed statistically significant differences in motor abilities between boys and girls (F=2.60; P=0.02). Separate analysis has concluded that those differences exist in the motor-ability factor for the assessment of the whole body coordination – Polygon backwards (p=0.02) and the lower-limb explosive power evaluation – A 20 m sprint test froma starting position (p=0.04) in favor of boys in both cases, as well as the the factor for the functional synegry and the regulation of muscle tone manifested through the variable Wide-angle seated forward bend (p=0.04) in favor of girls.
Journal: Educația Plus
- Issue Year: XIX/2018
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 176-184
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English