Efecto de la aplicación de videojuegos activos (exergames) con retroalimentación kinestésica en el desarrollo de la coordinación dinámica general de estudiantes de educación general básica

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to analyze the effect of the use of active video games (exergames) with kinesthetic feedback in the development of general dynamic coordination in Elementary General Basic Education students. This study is based on the obligation to innovate the pedagogical methods of physical education through interactive technologies that encourage body movement and contribute to motor learning. This study was carried out by means of a quantitative methodology, with a pre-experimental field design, through the application of an intervention plan with a duration of six weeks with a population selected by coexistence sampling of 14 students. The ball zigzag test was used to evaluate the general dynamic coordination before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software, determining some significant differences in the levels of general dynamic coordination with a value of (p = 0.000). The results showed a substantial improvement, with 28.6% of the group focusing on a high level of coordination, while this figure rose to 71.4%. All students showed progress, being essentially noticeable in some students who were at low or medium levels. In conclusion, this research demonstrated that adding exergames with kinesthetic feedback positively affects the development of students' overall dynamic coordination. This proposal not only makes physical education classes more dynamic but rather is an alternative to develop basic motor skills for children. Systematic implementation in educational contexts is recommended, with adjustments in the pedagogical design in the school environment, in order to maximize coordination, motivation and participation of students.