Actividades lúdicas en las habilidades motrices básicas en estudiantes de educación general básica superior

Abstract

The thesis titled “Playful Activities in Basic Motor Skills in Students of Upper Basic General Education” aimed to determine the impact of playful activities on the development of basic motor skills, such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, and kicking, in students at this educational stage. This study is relevant because motor skills are essential for children’s physical development and comprehensive learning, and their proper stimulation can positively impact academic, social, and emotional performance. A quantitative, applied, and pre-experimental methodology was employed, with a longitudinal and field design. The effect of a playful activity plan was measured through pre-test and post-test assessments applied to a group of students. Analytical-synthetic, hypothetical-deductive, and comparative methods were used to evaluate the plan’s effectiveness, employing the Wilcoxon statistical test. The results showed significant differences between the initial and final measurements in all evaluated motor skills. The significance level (Z=-5.754) and the asymptotic bilateral value (p=0.000) confirmed statistically significant improvements in the dimensions of running, jumping, throwing, catching, and kicking after the intervention. Before implementing the playful activities, most students exhibited an elemental or initial development in these skills, reflecting the need for more active pedagogical strategies. The implementation of the plan encouraged active participation and motivation among the students, considerably improving their motor skills. In conclusion, the importance of integrating playful activities into the teaching-learning process is highlighted, as they promote physical development and maintain students interest and motivation. This study provides evidence of the effectiveness of play and physical activity as pedagogical tools to strengthen basic motor skills in children in Upper Basic General Education, underlining their role in students’ holistic development. Additionally, it is suggested to apply similar methodologies to ensure adequate motor development and improve the quality of physical education at this school stage.